Class runs: August 5-8 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up The goal of this class is familiarize the student with the tools and techniques that are employed by the blacksmith. We will start with a tour of the shop and discuss the tools and their uses, including coal and gas […]
This is a beginners class for those who are interested in learning the basic skills to manipulate copper. Students begin by learning to deburr, clean and anneal copper. Basic hammer control introduces texturing. Design layout and chasing will add another skill level by introducing chisels and their unlimited uses. Students will also learn the technique […]
19th-Century Windows & Doors – Construction & Repair 5 Days: Monday - Friday, August 11th-15th, 2025, 8 AM - 5 PM Tuition: $1,250.00 Ages: 16 & Up Instructor: Nathanael Ulfers Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person Prerequisites: None Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Program Description: Step back in time and learn the art of window and […]
This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I. Students will work through several hands-on projects, improving their manual skills and expanding their techniques. Helpful coaching speeds the learning progress. Students are welcome to bring their own idea and projects to work on! Click here to learn more about this class, location, and registration. […]
Go beyond learning to use tools and get into constructing buildings with our Women’s Advanced Carpentry! Over the course of five days, we’ll work as a team to build a simple, functional, and pleasing shed—starting by crafting a solid wood-framed floor and ending with securing roof sheathing or purlins and metal to our rafters. At […]
How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof Tile & Wall Cladding (LRT-360) | Thursday, August 28, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-360 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one-hour course offers an in-depth look at […]
Architectural Terra Cotta Cladding (TNA102) | Thursday, September 11, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: TNA - 102 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW ARCHITECTURE & TERRA COTTA CLADDING Presented in a visual array of information gathered from around the world, this presentation delivers key educational components that focus on the natural […]
Course runs: September 16-19 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Seasoned Beginner and up, ideally having had Beginner and Level 2 OR Equivalent! This course is designed for someone who has completed both a beginner level course as well as the Blacksmithing Level 2 and can’t get enough of the blacksmith's craft. If you […]
In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight into geology and the characteristics of different stone types, the mechanics of splitting and dressing stone, and the evolution of mortar systems from ancient to […]
Starting with an overview on how to determine the forces and loads a traditional timber frame structure (or really any structure) will see over the course of its lifetime, the course focus will transition into sizing of beams, as well as a primer on basic joinery and connection design. In order to break up the […]
Learn the basics of masonry heater construction with a combination of classroom learning and hands-on building. Masonry heaters are efficient wood-burning stoves for home heating, distinguished by their substantial mass when compared to a woodstove, which allows for rapid burning of a large wood load combined with a slow release of the resultant heat. The […]
This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about the material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures. Students will lay out, cut, and assemble traditional joinery and, at the same time, we will explore more […]
This six-day class is taught by an experienced timber-framer & builder, Chris Newman, and by a structural engineer with decades of experience, Tom Nehil. Both are members of the Timber Framers Guild. Students can expect to begin hands-on learning within a few hours of the first day of class. Tom will discuss design elements and […]
In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight into geology and the characteristics of different stone types, the mechanics of splitting and dressing stone, and the evolution of mortar systems from ancient to […]
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color (LRT-109) | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-109 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning […]
Our classes are set up to foster community, and during your time here, whether you camp onsite or stay in a hotel or Airbnb, you can experience the sweet nostalgia of summer camp as you make new friends and learn useful skills in this adult version of a woodworking camp. Learning carpentry can be rewarding […]
How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof Tile & Wall Cladding (LRT-360) | Thursday, September 25, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-360 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one-hour course offers an in-depth look at […]
Join us for this hands-on, one-day workshop designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve the beauty and integrity of historic homes through proper paint systems and techniques. Led by Scott Sidler, a third-generation painter and preservation expert, this course offers a detailed overview of historic paint systems, effective […]
A Guide to Understanding, Documenting, and Repairing Historic Timber Framed Buildings Beginning with a brief history of the craft of timber framing and an understanding of historic joinery and traditional layout systems, participants will learn methods for documenting and dating historic structures with both traditional methods and high-tech gadgetry. The course will address the evolution […]
Thoughtfully laid stonework has an irresistible harmony. The organic form and arrangement of stones in masonry projects is both functional and artistic. Skilled masons have much to teach us about shared knowledge, solid planning, a practiced hand, and patience. At AARCH we get many questions about masonry and this year, we’re proud to offer a […]
Many teens see blacksmithing in movies, video games, and online and become curious about this timeless trade. Tillers offers a two-day blacksmithing class specifically for young people ages 12 to 16, accompanied by a parent. This class introduces teens to the fundamentals of the craft: fire tending, shaping, heat treating, and more. It is also […]
The Art of Terra Cotta & Color (LRT-109) | Thursday, October 16, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-109 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one hour program explores the art of terra cotta, beginning […]
Overview Dates: October 17-18, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day Location: Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Road, Arthurdale, WV 26520 Class Size Limit: 15 participants Workshop Details Join us for a two-day hands-on masonry repointing workshop. Under the guidance of David Gibney and Sarah Polzin, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training […]
Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair. You will learn both techniques in class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish […]
In this class, each student will complete a 5-gallon pin keg made with white oak. This class moves students from straight-stave to tapered stave coopering. Water-tight coopering is the most difficult form of coopering. Students learn to make bent staves and assemble them into traditional barrels. In this class, each student will complete a 5 […]
The Fundamentals of Clay Roof Tile (LRT-104) | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: LRT-104 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This 90-minute program will provide insight and inspiration for all […]
Go beyond learning to use tools and get into constructing buildings with our Women’s Advanced Carpentry! Over the course of five days, we’ll work as a team to build a simple, functional, and pleasing shed—starting by crafting a solid wood-framed floor and ending with securing roof sheathing or purlins and metal to our rafters. At […]
Architectural Terra Cotta Cladding (TNA102) | Thursday, October 23, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour 30 minutes PROGRAM #: TNA - 102 CREDIT TYPE: 1.5 HSW ARCHITECTURE & TERRA COTTA CLADDING Presented in a visual array of information gathered from around the world, this presentation delivers key educational components that focus on the natural […]
An introduction to functional and beautiful dry-laid stonework This course goes beyond basic stone masonry to explore stonework as an art form, blending natural stone building techniques with the science behind them. You’ll learn both flatwork and sculptural elements, including the physics of arches and engineering wooden forms for support. The project will be shaped […]
How It's Made: Terra Cotta Roof Tile & Wall Cladding (LRT-360) | Thursday, October 30, 2025 with Online Webinar Series 1 hour PROGRAM #: LRT-360 CREDIT TYPE: 1.0 HSW THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) / INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDCEC) / CES APPROVED PROVIDER PROGRAM SUMMARY This one-hour course offers an in-depth look at […]