This class is designed to be attended by either one student OR by a family. Cost is per BRACELET so if you'd like to bring your kids along to each make a charm for the charm bracelet, that is allowed. Continuing our series on coin based jewelry, tonight we will be creating charm bracelets using coins. This is a great Continue Reading

JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY! In this class we will introduce students to basic hammer skills and forge use to teach you how to create this beautiful hand forged steel rose. Learn how to draw out steel bar and create shoulders, texture and pattern steel plate, Learn hot forming and hot riveting techniques. A little light welding is included. 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

The railroad spike knife is one of the first knife projects every bladesmith makes; it's almost a rite of passage on your way to becoming a bladesmith. You might hear many wits on the internet explain dismissively that railroad spikes don't make good knives... But they do when you use spikes custom made out of 1084 tool steel! Come and Continue Reading

In this class we will be exploring the art of blacksmithing while making an expressive bottle opener. Learn how to use PUNCHES and DRIFTS and DAPS and CHISELS to bring all of these shapes to life! Personalize your HANDIWORK with any gesture, or give the arm some tattoos! Wear cool clothing, long pants and closed toe shoes. Feel free to 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

Here it is folks: The ultimate skill class for the bladesmithing enthusiast in your life. The holy grail skill of hobby knife smithing: Fancy patterned steel from scratch! In this class, we will be learning all the skills and processes required to make your own pattern-welded Damascus steel for making beautiful knives and swords or even jewelry and art! We Continue Reading