Cuttlefish casting is a quick and fairly accurate casting method. Its applications are limited only by the thickness and overall dimensions of the available shells. It is difficult to achieve fine details on the surface of the casting, but this is offset by the richly complex texture that is a natural by-product of this method. The back plate or cuttlebone 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

This silversmithing class is a good first class or second class after learning to make a simple band ring. In this class we introduce new tools for setting stones in a silver bezel. We will design and solder together a combination of silver wire and bezel(s) to create settings for CREEPY EYEBALL cabochons. Many colors of Cabochons will be available Continue Reading

SAVE THE DATE! Makerspace Tool Sale at HammerSpace Workshop in KCMO, Saturday, Oct 17th, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Tons of tools, vintage electronics, clothing, & lots of other items for makers of every kind! Everything is priced to sell ASAP! Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted. We have a lot of stuff that needs to go so we can make room for new stuff, Continue Reading

Just in time for a spooky Halloween! Make yourself a basket torch so you can patrol your lawn and defend it against ghosts and ghoulies! "Hark! Who goes there? Hmmm... Must have been the wind" THIS IS A TWO DAY CLASS - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 12pm-4pm In this class we will be learning how to design our own flanged maces Continue Reading

JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! In this introductory class we will be learning to draw out, taper, twist, scroll and loop steel. We will be practicing with hammer, anvil, tongs, forge and various bending tools. Explore the basics of blacksmithing as you create a unique and functional accessory. Students may choose to make a two piece Barrette or Cloak Pin Continue Reading

The small sword or smallsword (also court sword,French: épée de cour, lit. “Sword of the court”) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was during the 18th century, when any civilian or soldier with pretensions to gentlemanly status would Continue Reading

If you have taken one of our MANY knife making classes, you know that making a sheath is an entirely different skill from blacksmithing. Working with leather doesn't have to be difficult, though. So grab that knife you made here (or acquired elsewhere) and come learn the tricks of the trade. In this class we will making 5 layer welted Continue Reading

Coins have been made into rings for years, they were sometimes given as wedding bands after World War I and WWII. It is said that these rings were often made in the trenches or on Navy ships at sea by hitting the coin with a large silver spoon several thousand times. Learn how to heat, hammer, and shape metal while Continue Reading

Defend your grill or campfire with honor and style with your own Barbeque Sword! This full sized sword shaped steel roasting skewer comes equipped with a hand forged bottle-opener pommel! In this super fun beginner class we will introduce students to the propane forge and the MIG welder and plasma cutter. Learn hammer technique to draw out a point, make 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

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