(913) 686-6562
5200 E 45th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
hammerspacehobby@gmail.com
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
HammerSpace will be CLOSED to the public on Thanksgiving Day. Please give us a call if you have any questions. (913) 686-6562
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
Learn to cast pewter holiday ornaments in laser cut MDF molds. We will be altering existing designs and casting from existing molds to create a variety of beautiful pewter ornaments. Make as many as you like during the time that we have. This is a great introduction class for anyone interested in learning metal working. For ages 10-110 years old 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
In this fun and foundational class we will be forging mantle hangars or jamb hooks for dangling stocking in front of the fire. We will be 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 patterns. Our Continue Reading
In this class we will be learning the basics of using stained glass tools to solder our own glass mushrooms, just in time for the holidays! We will be bending wire and metal foil tape and learning to use lead solder. Wear long pants and closed shoes! Ages :13-113 Price: $50 Available seats: 7
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
This class is designed to be attended by either one student OR by a family. Cost is per bracelet (or a pair of rings) 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 or Continue Reading
If you've ever wanted to get into 3D printing, but don't quite know how to get started, then this is the class for you! 3D Printing & Design class, at Hammerspace. Learn how to design objects to be printed, as well as how to operate a 3D printer. No prior knowledge required. Be sure to bring your laptop so you Continue Reading
This is a PRIVATE TEAM BUILDING EVENT for Olathe Library Makerspace. If you and your crew would like to schedule a team building activity at our KC Makerspace, please call or email us for more info: https://hammerspacehobby.com/
The Kiridashi is the original Japanese utility knife. A smaller chisel pointed version was traditionally carried in the sleeve pocket of one's kimono by both Samurai and peasant alike. The Kiridashi is now used by practically everyone in Japan from children to master craftsmen. In many ways it's the fixed blade equivalent of the western pocket knife. We will be Continue Reading
Learn basic silver-smithing techniques while making a silver band-style ring. This class will teach you about basic metal-working hand tools, their usage and safety, and jewelry making techniques in order to create your very own individualized sterling silver band ring for yourself, or to give someone as a gift. You will learn: measuring, cutting, texturing, ring forming, silver soldering and 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 holiday gift for the blade smithing enthusiast in your life. The holy grail skill of hobby knife smithing: Fancy patterned steel from scratch, AND a month of membership in Hammerspace Workshop to finish it off and work on beefing up your skills in our workshop! In this class, we will be learning all the skills Continue Reading