Overview: Cruck frames use large curved timbers to transfer the weight of the roof directly down to the foot of the posts. Besides being structurally efficient and allowing the wall frames to be lighter, their soaring arches create a beautiful interior space. Usually, each pair of cruck blades is halved from the same tree. Since […]
Empower and build your confidence working in a blacksmithing shop while learning various metalsmithing techniques. Plan and create a small project during class which will incorporate steel and bronze. Expect instruction in coal forge maintenance, tool use, forge welding, and metal casting. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Walter Ware Skill Level: All Levels […]
March 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Topic: Basic Masonry in Historic Structures (Designed for Beginners) Goal: Provide participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice in […]
We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to implement them into furniture making and design. This class will explore the art and technique of wood joinery, while focusing on hand tool techniques. At the end of class, students will leave with a small decorative box showcasing their new joinery […]
June 1 – 11, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Carpentry and Millwork Restoration (Designed for Students with Experience in Carpentry or Who have Completed the […]
June 1 – 11, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Carpentry and Millwork Restoration (Designed for Students with Experience in Carpentry or Who have Completed the […]