In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques and will also have the opportunity to make pegs using a shaving horse and draw knife. The instructors will provide demonstrations of how to layout […]
Join us for an in-depth, hands-on timber frame workshop in which you’ll raise a beautiful timber framed structure from scratch as part of a team. Timber framing has been used for centuries to build beautiful, durable structures that stand the test of time and don’t require any screws or nails to hold them together. This […]
"Lighting the Fire" with Lucas Damen Class runs: June 10-13 Tuition: $600 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up In this four day class we will be covering all the basics for the beginner blacksmith. From tool introductions and ergonomics to hands on forging techniques and the process of planning and executing several small […]
July 7 - 26, 2025 This course combines the core of our previous timber framing, homebuilding, and apprenticeship curriculums into one package for those seeking a career in timber framing or a deeper understanding of the skills needed to build their own timber frame. It's ideal for those who seek more opportunities for development than […]
Kickstart your career in dry stone masonry with our expert-led course. Gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in stone shaping, cutting, and construction. Build your future, one stone at a time! PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS: NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY HANDS-ON TRAINING: GAIN SKILLS IN BOTH HISTORIC AND MODERN STONE CONSTRUCTION LEARN FROM AN […]
Join us at the Historic Ressler Mill in the heart of Amish country, Ronks, PA, for a 3-day Historic Lime Plaster Workshop July 7th, 20205 - July 9th, 2025! Classes will be led by Richard Barrow, owner of Global Heritage Group, who after beginning his career in historic plaster 40 years ago in the UK […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! During this four-day course, we’ll cover basic carpentry for women through lectures, demonstrations, and lots of hands-on practice. Topics covered include: Safe and effective tool […]
In this four month carpentry program, you will learn carpentry, building, and infrastructure development skills over time, and with mentorship. Work with the Wild Abundance crew to prepare sites, work on building buildings, repair existing structures and systems, and generally tend to the physical-world tasks of the campus…and have fun doing it. Our hands-on carpentry […]
Class runs: July 22-25 Tuition: $550 Material Fee: $50 Skill Level: Seasoned beginner and up or previous NESM beginners course This course is designed for someone who has completed a beginner level course and ready to continue in the blacksmith's craft. The course will be structured around several sound fundamentals of practicing the blacksmith's craft; […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! During this four-day course, we’ll cover basic carpentry for women through lectures, demonstrations, and lots of hands-on practice. Topics covered include: Safe and effective tool […]
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm This class is an introduction to the basic methods and hand tools used to form sheet copper into decorative and functional objects. Participants will learn the methods used to create a unique copper tray, dish or bowl to take home at the end of the class. Topics covered will […]
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 […]