Interested in learning the basics of blacksmithing? Then attend one of our beginner’s courses! This 3-hour course will teach you all about the fundamentals of moving and forging hot metal: working with an anvil, tongs, & hammers, practicing key techniques such as scrolling, drawing out, and twisting, & making projects such as an S hook, […]
Want to learn how knives are forged? Then attend one of our bladesmithing courses. This is an all day, 8-hour course. In this class you will forge your own knife out of steel. You will learn key techniques of knife-making including spreading & shaping a blade, hardening & tempering, & grinding a cutting edge. You […]
Fundamental woodworking and furniture-making techniques for the emerging professional. Yestermorrow’s 12 week Woodworking Certificate program offers a deep dive into woodworking and furniture-making, guided by nationally recognized faculty. You’ll learn essential skills in design, joinery, hand tools, power tools, and finishing—while exploring the natural origins of wood and how to work with it. From green […]
Making Wooden Storm Windows is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on learning experience. Students will learn how to make traditional, wooden storm windows. You will be part of a team building exterior storms for a house in one of the buildings in a Hannibal Historic District. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of […]
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 […]
February 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Goal: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of restoring historic windows and doors, with a focus on wooden sash windows, paneled doors, and their associated hardware. Students will gain practical, hands-on skills in assessment, repair, and finishing. Course Overview: This beginner-level seminar provides an entry […]
Learn the unique values and considerations that have shaped Vermont vernacular architecture. Rooted in place-based analysis, this course explores Vermont’s architectural history—from Indigenous dwellings to contemporary sustainable design. You'll examine how the built environment reflects the state's landscape, values, and evolving social and economic conditions, gaining a deeper understanding of Vermont’s design legacy. Read Syllabus […]
Wood Window Repair-Advanced is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on learning experience. Students will learn the woodworking necessary to rebuild wood sashes and jambs. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of 8 students. You will be working side-by-side all three days with instructor Bob Yapp. Bob is nationally recognized as one of the top […]
Interested in learning the basics of blacksmithing? Then attend one of our beginner’s courses! This 3-hour course will teach you all about the fundamentals of moving and forging hot metal: working with an anvil, tongs, & hammers, practicing key techniques such as scrolling, drawing out, and twisting, & making projects such as an S hook, […]
Want to learn how knives are forged? Then attend one of our bladesmithing courses. This is an all day, 8-hour course. In this class you will forge your own knife out of steel. You will learn key techniques of knife-making including spreading & shaping a blade, hardening & tempering, & grinding a cutting edge. You […]
This fast-paced two-day introduction moves students through the fundamentals of blacksmithing: basic hammering and forging techniques, heat treating, forge welding, and identification of “found” steels will be explored. Safety, tools, techniques, materials, terminology, and shop set-up will all be discussed. Students will make a cold chisel, drift punch, bottle opener, and wall hook in this […]
Heartwood on the Road: Timber Framing in South Carolina February 16-22, 2026 $1,630 We're taking our core curriculum on the Road! Join us in South Carolina to learn the basics of timber framing. Timber framing is a traditional framing technique that is incorporated into all building projects at the Heartwood School. In this class, we […]
Essential framing and power tool skills for structures. Learn the essential tools, terms, and techniques of carpentry while building a small structure such as a shed or playhouse. In this supportive, hands-on course, you’ll safely use a range of hand and power tools and explore the basics of house framing, layout, and the “anatomy” of […]
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 […]
“Woodworking 101 with Traditional Hand Tools” is a new class offering a fun and interesting, three-day, hands-on learning experience in the Belvedere School’s woodworking studio. This is a basic class learning how to make a small wall cabinet out of old growth, hardwood. Each student will make a cabinet and take it home with them. […]
This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I and introduces new skills, such as punching and riveting. Students will make a center punch, a pot trivet, and a set of tongs. Students will also be able to work on personal projects with the experienced instructors and ample supplies here at Tillers. Intermediate class […]
Essential framing and power tool skills for structures. Learn the essential tools, terms, and techniques of carpentry while building a small structure such as a shed or playhouse. In this supportive, hands-on course, you’ll safely use a range of hand and power tools and explore the basics of house framing, layout, and the “anatomy” of […]
March 2 – 12, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost $400 Goal: Provide participants with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice in traditional masonry repair and restoration methods, focusing on both structural and aesthetic elements of historic brick and stone buildings. Course Overview: This seminar introduces students to the fundamental principles of masonry restoration, emphasizing how […]
Dates: March 6-7, 2026 Cost: $470 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, leadership, and estimating the cost and sale price of producing a timber frame. We will share resources […]
Making Wooden Storm Windows is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on learning experience. Students will how to make traditional, wooden storm windows. You will be part of a team building exterior storms for a house in one of the buildings in a Hannibal Historic District. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of eight […]
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 carpenter training, you’ll learn essential carpentry and building skills through immersive mentorship—including framing and finishing a tiny house and working on your own small design-and-build carpentry project. Spring Session: March 10 – July 1, 2026 (tiny house intensive dates: March 24 – April 1, 2026) Fall Session: July 21 – November […]
Basic Plaster Wall Repair 1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm A traditional and versatile building material, plaster was historically used as a protective and decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Plaster can result in finishes much harder than drywall which creates a more durable wall surface, and is more adaptable for specialty design […]
Students meet twice a week for 2.5 hours per session on this 6-week course that introduces the fundamentals of bladesmithing. Begin with shop safety and an overview of tools, and move on to basic forging techniques to create your own knife. Students learn the techniques needed to forge, grind, heat treat, polish and sharpen knives. […]
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 are provided in our one-week […]
You will be part of a team restoring tongue and grooved wood flooring in a historic house in the Central Park National Historic District in Hannibal, Missouri. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of 8 students. You will be working side-by-side all three days with instructor Bob Yapp. Bob is nationally recognized as […]
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 […]
Explore historic blacksmithing methods and hammer out cookware, hardware, lighting, tools, and more. Gain inspiration from archaeology finds of Europe, the Near East, and the Viking world. Make period-appropriate gear, from fire steels and belt buckles to trivets, shears, and chest hinges. SCA-ers, historic food fanatics, and other nerds welcome–come flesh out your kit! No […]
Restoring Historic Wood Windows (Including Sash Mechanics) (3 days) – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm daily Old windows continue to be important to the mechanics of historic buildings as well as admirable architectural and woodworking achievements. As one of the few parts of a façade serving as both an interior and exterior feature, windows and […]
In this one-day class, youth (12-15 yrs) will experience what its like to safely forge, grind, heat treat and finish their very own knife just like they do on the hit television show Forged In Fire! This class is hard work but well worth it and will teach a little of all we offer here […]