by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
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 shop with a myriad of tools will provide students the space to create additional...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
Many of the specialty tools for timber framing are hard to find new or used. Students will learn to make their own tools using basic wood and metal working skills. This class allows both experienced and aspiring carpenters to forge a personal connection with the tools...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
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...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
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,...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 15, 2025
Always wanted to try your hand at the forge? Cover the basics of forging and layout as you make a plant bracket for your home. Practice everything from fire maintenance to hand hammer techniques and time at the anvil. No previous experience required; all levels...
