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Advanced Blacksmithing Course

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

2-Week Course Following the tradition of Francis Whitaker, students will have the opportunity to focus on fine ornamental iron work for a personal, predesigned project. In addition to working on individual projects, students will share and learn from the techniques used in their fellow classmate’s work. Students must be able to perform a dropped-tongs forge weld, make upset square corners, and freehand scrolls. Predesigned projects must be submitted to instructors before class begins. Please […]

$1,584

Historic Preservation Boot Camp Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Historic Preservation Boot Camp 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from deteriorating further; respect the significance of original materials and details; and stabilize, repair, and retain features wherever possible to ensure their safekeeping for […]

$1,000

Intro to Blacksmithing Class: September Sessions

Tillers International 10515 E. OP Ave, Scotts, MI, United States

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, […]

$395

Traditional Coopering Class

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Subject: Woodworking Skill Level: All Levels Duration: September 22-28 Cost: $792 + $65 materials fee   Coopering is the ancient art of making wooden vessels such as barrels, butter churns, buckets, canteens, pitchers, piggins, etc. using only wood for staves and wood white oak bands with no nails or glue. Learn how to use the […]

$792

Blacksmithing Workshop: Forging Your First Blade

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

This class is designed for first timers in the blacksmith shop who have an interest in knifemaking. We will focus on basic forging techniques and how they are applied to bladesmithing. The knives we make will be simple camping style blades with an emphasis on forging not fine finish work. Due to the short nature […]

$465
Event Series Weeklong Iron Intensive Workshops

Weeklong Iron Intensive Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Six-day Workshop Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction/assistance catered to the needs of each individual. Participants will have the chance to learn and experiment with multiple pattern-making materials and create […]

$500

Event Series Intro to Iron Casting Workshop

Intro to Iron Casting Workshop

Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Iron casting is a community workshop experience! This program is a three-day workshop offered Thursday through Saturday, June 27 – 29, July 18 — 20, and October 3 – 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Intro to Iron Casting participants work with experienced Rivers of Steel […]

$285

Beginning Blacksmithing Workshop

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

This workshop will cover how to start a coal fire, learn basic hammer control, and basic blacksmithing techniques. We will also cover safety in the blacksmith shop and learn about hand tools that blacksmiths utilize. Everyone will have the opportunity to choose from different objects that they can forge and take home. No prior experience […]

$475

Parent and Teen Blacksmithing Class – October

Tillers International 10515 E. OP Ave, Scotts, MI, United States

Teens and their parent (or other adult) together can learn metal forging skills in the blacksmith shop with experienced instructors in this very popular class. Students make BBQ tools, chisels, and other projects. The fire and tools used in this class demand respect and develop responsibility. Note: Teen and parent/adult need to register together for […]

$625

International Preservation Trades Workshop

Re:Purpose Savannah East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA, United States

The Preservation Trades Network invites you to the 26th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop in Savannah, Georgia, from October 10-12, 2024. Converging at Re:Purpose Savannah, the three-day event features hands-on demonstrations from experts in the traditional building trades, including carpentry, timber framing, stone and brick masonry, plastering, roofing, and much more! Attendees will meet and […]

$500

Beginning Blacksmithing Workshop

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

Experience moving hot steel with the power of your hammer swing! In this workshop, participants will learn how to blacksmith using a coal forge, anvil, hammer, and other hand tools. Through forging J hooks with decorative ends, participants will get a chance to work through many iterations of hooks and walk away with their own […]

$475

Intro to Blacksmithing Class: October

Tillers International 10515 E. OP Ave, Scotts, MI, United States

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, […]

$395

Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Grave Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Basics 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm While cemeteries are often considered to be perpetual, their most prominent feature, the grave markers, is not. Additionally, deferred maintenance usually accelerates the deterioration of gravestones and monuments which can result in safety hazards. Our preservation practices attempt to […]

$425

Blacksmithing I Class for Women

Tillers International 10515 E. OP Ave, Scotts, MI, United States

Blacksmithing for Women is the same class at our normal blacksmithing class except that it’s for women. We’ve been asked many times for this class and will continue to offer it as long as people are demanding it. This introduction to blacksmithing covers the same projects as Blacksmithing I as well as all the same […]

$395

Beginning Blacksmithing Workshop

Peters Valley School of Craft 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, United States

This workshop will cover how to start a coal fire, learn basic hammer control, and basic blacksmithing techniques. We will also cover safety in the blacksmith shop and learn about hand tools that blacksmiths utilize. Everyone will have the opportunity to choose from different objects that they can forge and take home. No prior experience […]

$475

Historic Preservation Boot Camp

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Historic Preservation Boot Camp 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from deteriorating further; respect the significance of original materials and details; and stabilize, repair, and retain features wherever possible to ensure their safekeeping for […]

$1,000

Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

The workshop will be held at the historic Millhafen Farm—the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and LimeWorks.us— located at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. A sash window or hung […]

$275

Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Sash Mechanics of Historic Windows Special Offer: Call 215-536-1776 to register for both JOYN-01 & JOYN-02 at the reduced price of $775 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. A sash window or hung sash window is […]

$275

Restoring Historic Wood Windows and Doors – 2 Day Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

The workshop will be held at the historic Millhafen Farm—the headquarters of Craftwork Training Center and LimeWorks.us—at 3145 State Road, Telford, PA 18969. 2 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) As one of the few parts of a façade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows and doors are nearly always […]

$650

Windsor Woodworking Fundamentals

John C. Campbell Folk School 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Subject: Woodworking, Woodturning Duration: November 17-22 Cost: $660 + $80 materials fees Skill Level: All Levels   The Windsor stool originated in England in the early 18th century. It is characterized by its turned legs, spindles, and seat style. They were originally made from local hardwoods, such as ash, maple, and oak. Often used as […]

$660

Intro to Blacksmithing Class: November Sessions

Tillers International 10515 E. OP Ave, Scotts, MI, United States

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, […]

$395

Basics of Repointing Brick & Stone Using Lime Mortar Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Repointing Basics Workshop 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s […]

$425

Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Repointing Special Joint Profiles Using Lime Mortar 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm As the number of historic buildings continues to increase, so does the demand for masons who have the necessary skill and knowledge critical to the preservation of vintage structures. A skilled and exacting mason can match rebuilt sections of masonry […]

$425

Basic Plaster Wall Repair Workshop

Craftwork Training Center 3145 State Road, Telford, PA, United States

Basic Plaster Wall Repair 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm A versatile building material, plaster was traditionally used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster is much harder than drywall, creates a more durable wall surface, and is more adaptable for specialty design features like archways and curves. While […]

$650