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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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! […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Designed for students who have taken Blacksmithing I & II, this two-day class teaches new skills such as forge brazing and ornate punch & chisel work. Supervised time in the […]
Class runs: December 17-19 Tuition: $450 Material fee: $40 Skill level: Beginner and up Treat yourself to this shortened Holiday variation! The goal of this abbreviated beginners course is to […]