Learn to forge essential woodworking tools including chisels, drawknives, a small carving knife, and a carving axe, if time permits. Learn to heat treat your tools for maximum strength and […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you […]
This is a project-based workshop centered on the ABANA National Blacksmith Curriculum, focusing on the NC L-2 curriculum, up to but not including the L-2 grille. We will start with […]
"Lighting the Fire" with Lucas Damen Class runs: June 11-14 Tuition: $600 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up This four-day class will cover all the basics for the […]
Many teens see blacksmithing in movies, video games, and online and become curious about this timeless trade. For the first time, Tillers now offers a blacksmithing class specifically for young […]
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, […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
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 […]
Every project requires tools. You even need tools to make tools! Cover the basics of tool making and heat treating while crafting hammers, tongs, chisels, and more. Discuss how these […]
Beginners Blacksmithing with Dereck Glaser Class runs: July 23-26 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $40 Skill level: Beginner and up This class aims to familiarize the student with the tools and […]
Many teens see blacksmithing in movies, video games, and online and become curious about this timeless trade. For the first time, Tillers now offers a blacksmithing class specifically for young […]
Come enjoy heating and beating metal! Start with the basics—fire management, hammer control, and fundamental forging skills—by making hooks and other household items. Students can undertake more advanced projects suited to their experience and […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
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 […]
Take your first steps towards the forge! First, learn how to maintain a coal fire and practice points discipline for hammering. Then, achieve good, clean hammer control and progress to […]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at working in a craft medium? In these exciting half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) workshops for ages 14 and older, you […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
"Lighting the Fire" with Lucas Damen Class runs: September 17-20 Tuition: $600 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up, all welcome In this four-day class, we will cover all […]
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 […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beginner Blacksmithing with Dereck Glaser Class runs: December 3-6 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up This class aims to familiarize the student with the tools and techniques […]
Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 This three-hour introductory workshop is a […]