THIS IS A TWO DAY CLASS. SATURDAY FROM NOON - 3ISH. SUNDAY FROM NOON UNTIL YOU ARE DONE WITH YOUR KNIFE. This is an introduction to knife making using hidden tangs and one piece horn handles. We will be using existing damascus billets as a starting point for designing, cutting and grinding your own unique hunting knife. We will be Continue Reading

In this fun and foundational class we will be forging square tapers, practicing our drawing out technique, developing general hammer control and learning to use anvils in synergy with your hammer strikes. We will also be learning make a simple scroll and a twist pattern. Our goal is to create unique steel skewers for roasting treats over a fire or Continue Reading

**PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO PART, TWO DAY CLASS. PART ONE IS ON SATURDAY, NOON-4:00PM. PART TWO IS ON SUNDAY, NOON UNTIL YOU COMPLETE YOUR BRONZE CAST.** Learn the art of lost wax bronze casting at Hammerspace. No prior experience required. In this class you will sculpt and burn out wax sculptures and cast them in bronze. You will Continue Reading

This class is for young people age 12 to 17 years old. In this intro to welding class, the instructor will cover basic welding techniques. A variety of useful welding methods will be demonstrated and then repeated by the students. Open to beginners as well as those who have prior experience. **Please bring a long sleeved, preferably denim (not flannel) Continue Reading

**NOTE: THIS IS A 2-DAY, 2-PART CLASS. PART 1 ON SATURDAY, NOON TO ABOUT 3:30 PM.** **PART 2 ON SUNDAY, NOON UNTIL YOUR KNIFE IS COMPLETE.** PART 1 (Saturday): We will be forging rail road spikes into knives. In this first class we will hammer out a knife blank from a spike to prepare for the stock removal process. Basic Continue Reading

This Blacksmithing class will involve using the forge and hammers to draw out and point a heavy square rod. We will then learn to create advanced fancy twists while you make your own "Mumblety-peg". Knives are not welcome in school yards today, but when grandparents, their parents and their parents' parents were young, one of their favorite recess pastimes was Continue Reading

WELDING FOR EVERYONE! In the Welding for Everyone class, the instructor will cover basic welding techniques. A variety of useful welding methods will be demonstrated and then repeated by the students. Open to beginners as well as those who have prior experience. Please bring a long sleeved, preferably denim shirt with you to protect your arms (NO FLANNEL). The class Continue Reading