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What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

Our three hour Copper Lamp workshop gives you the tools, materials, and inspiration to craft an actual working lamp and light up your life with a funky awesome Edison bulb. If you want visitors to your home to know you made this lamp with your own two hands, you are going to have to find a way to work it into conversation organically, because it isn’t...

Have you ever thought about what kind of person handcrafts their own kitchen knives? It may sound like the stuff of legends, but in just two 4 hour sessions, that person could be YOU. In this workshop, you will make a classic French Chef, a vegetable slicer, a cleaver or a utility/hunting knife (you choose!), using the reductive (stock-removal) technique....

Learn the fundamentals of metal fabrication and welding by building a small metal planter. Put on your helmets and make sparks fly! If you’ve ever admired the wizardry of a welder at work, this class is for you. In one evening, you can gain entry into the world of metal fabrication, learning from masters to make your own metal work and emerge stronger,...

Learn blacksmith fundamentals while you make coat hooks, s-hooks, and nails. Everything from heating up steal, swinging a hammer, and shaping your metal will be covered in this introductory class, perfect for the young aspiring blacksmith.  Important Notes: Vaccination is REQUIRED for all classes. There are no exceptions to this. You must print...

Forge your own blade between 5" to 11". Perfect for kitchen knives, ceremonial daggers, or camping/tactical knives.  Can also be made in damascus or stainless steel for an additional fee, email us for more information. Previous forging experience required.  15 years and older only. Important Notes: Vaccination is REQUIRED for all classes....

Beginning Arc / Stick Welding - SMAW / with a mask What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. The class is also unique because it will be "limited to 2 people". The focus will...

Forge your own small knife up to 5 inches in length. Perfect for the new and aspiring bladesmith.  Can also be made in damascus or stainless steel for an additional fee, email us for more information. Previous forging experience required.  15 years and older only. Important Notes: Vaccination is REQUIRED for all classes. There are no...

Start your training and start swinging a hammer with this one session class.  Learn the essentials of blacksmithing as you forge your own bottle opener. In this small group class you will forge a beautiful bottle opener, transforming a bar of steel in to a practical and artistic tool using fire and hammer. By the end of this class each student...

Forge a sword any samurai or knight would want to carry. This class doesn’t just test your endurance in forging out a blade, but attention to detail is crucial as you work on your guard, pommel, and handle. Can also be made in damascus for an additional fee, email us for more information. Previous knifemaking experience required.  16 years...

Forge your own blade between 11" to 22". Kukaris, dirks, machetes, gladius, kopis… any large knife will do! Can also be made in damascus or stainless steel for an additional fee, email us for more information. Previous forging experience required.  15 years and older only. Important Notes: Vaccination is REQUIRED for all classes. There are...

Create decanter labels. Set of 4 labelsLearn to stamp and texture sheet metal. Learn clean up and finishing. All tools and materials are included in the cost of the workshop. And you get to bring home the bling! DIY schedule Friday - 6:00-8:30 Sat. 9-11;30, 12-2:30, 3-5:30, 6-8:30 Please note that price rate depends on the no. of seats to be purchased....

Over two class sessions, learn how to shape, grind, and heat treat a small, every day carry knife. Pick from three designs and two sizes.  Walk away with something you can be proud of, and a new skill set.   This class tends to run long (an extra hour at most). Returning Utility Knife students have the option to sign up for the class...

This workshop aims to explore the different technical approaches to metal sculpture construction and its conceptual implications throughout history from figurative to abstract. Students will learn to create metal sculptures by making joints and assemblies using different techniques such as bending, tightening, sewing, riveting, screwing, gluing,...

Learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. You will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working with metals such as gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and/or brass. You'll also learn: How to design jewelry How to think and see as a jeweler Filing  Forming Joining Soldering Chain making...