This fast-paced introduction to smithing moves you through the fundamentals: basic hammer skills, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels. By the end of the second day students will be turned loose to make interesting forged pieces with the support and collaboration of a blacksmith with 30 years of experience. Safety, tools, techniques, […]
Yestermorrow's 12-week Woodworking Certificate program is designed to give amateurs and aspiring professionals a solid grounding in woodworking and furniture- making techniques, led by Yestermorrow's talented and nationally recognized faculty. Skills learned in the program include design and drafting, wood selection and preparation, joinery, traditional hand skills, sharpening, power tool techniques, and finishing. The curriculum […]
Instructor - JIM CRUSSE Assistant Instructor - ROBERT USELLER Overall Course Fee: $200 Description - BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. From forge and fire control to hammer control you will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, […]
Learn the tricks to “Walk-Away Installation” that can give you a competitive advantage by producing superior results. Eliminate unnecessary, inappropriate, and potentially damaging work caused by problems with mortar mixes, joint removal, installation, tooling, curing and cleaning. What you will learn from the course: History of lime and portland cement use in masonry Technical information […]
Level 1 of the Stone Repair Certification Training delivers straightforward strategies and techniques for basic masonry unit repair from start to finish using stone-to-stone bonding adhesive and stone patching mortars. What you will learn from the course: Deteriorated stone removal Cleaning and neutralizing efflorescence Bonding broken stones Casting stone from molds Stone patch dressing basics […]
Level 2 of the Stone Repair Certification Training workshop will teach you how to execute masonry repairs on challenging surfaces with stunning visual accuracy. Work hands-on with master stone conservators to build skills that can be applied to repair architectural and decorative concrete, cast stone and granite. What you will learn from the course: Advanced […]
Instructor - JIM MANESS Assistant Instructor - BOB BAUGHER Overall Course Fee: $200 Description - BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2-day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. From forge and fire control to hammer control you will learn to forge a fish tail scroll, pig tail scroll, tab hook, drive hook, forge […]
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 […]
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 […]
This fast-paced introduction to smithing moves you through the fundamentals: basic hammer skills, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels. By the end of the second day students will be turned loose to make interesting forged pieces with the support and collaboration of a blacksmith with 30 years of experience. Safety, tools, techniques, […]
Date: March 17-27, 2025 (Monday to Thursday, no class on Friday) Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM Location: EBI Covington Campus (3923 Winston Ave) Cost: $400.00 Learn more and apply here!
Learn the tricks to “Walk-Away Installation” that can give you a competitive advantage by producing superior results. Eliminate unnecessary, inappropriate, and potentially damaging work caused by problems with mortar mixes, joint removal, installation, tooling, curing and cleaning. What you will learn from the course: History of lime and portland cement use in masonry Technical information […]
Level 1 of the Stone Repair Certification Training delivers straightforward strategies and techniques for basic masonry unit repair from start to finish using stone-to-stone bonding adhesive and stone patching mortars. What you will learn from the course: Deteriorated stone removal Cleaning and neutralizing efflorescence Bonding broken stones Casting stone from molds Stone patch dressing basics […]
Level 2 of the Stone Repair Certification Training workshop will teach you how to execute masonry repairs on challenging surfaces with stunning visual accuracy. Work hands-on with master stone conservators to build skills that can be applied to repair architectural and decorative concrete, cast stone and granite. What you will learn from the course: Advanced […]
We may know how to design and cut the ultimate timber frame, but do we know how to build our business for success? Overview: We will answer your business questions through small groups and informal discussions. Topics will include: starting up a business (legal structure, insurance), marketing, sales, operations (employees, management), contracts and contract types, […]
Women’s Blacksmithing follows the same skill building principles as Blacksmithing I but is designated for women students only. This introductory two-day class moves students through the fundamentals of blacksmithing: basic manual skills, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels. Safety, tools, techniques, materials, terminology, and shop set-up will all be explored. With an […]
March 24th- April 12, 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 […]
Beginner Blacksmithing "Lighting the Fire" with Lucas Damen Class runs: March 25-28 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 […]
Date: April 14-24, 2025 (Monday to Thursday, no class on Friday) Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM Location: EBI Covington Campus (3923 Winston Ave) Cost: $400.00 Click here to learn more and apply!
This fast-paced introduction to smithing moves you through the fundamentals: basic hammer skills, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels. By the end of the second day students will be turned loose to make interesting forged pieces with the support and collaboration of a blacksmith with 30 years of experience. Safety, tools, techniques, […]
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 25 - 27, 2025 INSTRUCTOR: AKIVA MEOLA Join us for our very first DOUBLE SIDED DAGGER class inspired by the Iron Dagger from Skyrim: Elder Scrolls V. If you have ever played the game, chances are you've made hundreds of these to increase your blacksmith level, so come and channel your […]
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 include basic principles for hammer forming […]
Bladesmithing Bootcamp: “Hunting Knife” Dual Instructors: Dereck Glaser and Ted King Class runs: May 5-9 Tuition: $650.00 Material fee: $60.00 Skill Level: Beginner and up A journey into the world of the Blacksmith and Bladesmith. Bladesmith's always seem to want more practice at forging. This intense five day class will focus on the forging skills […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Date: May 19-30, 2025 (Monday to Thursday, no class on Friday) Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM Location: EBI Covington Campus (3923 Winston Ave) Cost: $400.00 Click here to learn more and apply!
Start date: Thursday, May 22 2025. Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, From May 22, 2025, until July 17, 2025 Location: Blacksmithing Forge | 8946 70th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 Description: Join blacksmithing instructors from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center for an eight-week dive into the basics of blacksmithing at Dodge’s new forge at Shepard Farm! This […]
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 […]
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 […]