*This class will be held from Monday, October 12-Friday, October 23, 2026* Course Overview:This two-week course combines engaging lectures with hands-on experience, perfect for anyone interested in crafting high-quality, hand-forged blades. Participants will explore metal selection, blade functionality, and various design styles. Key techniques such as hammer forging, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will […]
Like playing the uke, but would rather play the melody than sing it? In this class, you’ll use skills from Uke 101 and Uke 102 (or knowledge of basic chords) to play beautiful, full arrangements of songs including both the chords and melody at the same time. In this 2.5-hour course, students will learn to […]
Is there anything better than sitting around a glowing campfire beneath a deep blue canopy of stars strumming cowboy/campfire songs on your uke? If you are 10 or older and have completed Uke 101 (or have a good working knowledge of several chords), come join us online via Google Meet for an hour around the […]
*Weekend Class! This class will run from Friday, October 30-Sunday, November 1, 2026* Instructor: Don McIntosh In this hands-on class, students will forge, grind, heat-treat, and put handles on a full tang hunting style knife. Students should be able to complete and take home their own finished knife. Please note our course cancellation and refund […]
THURSDAY Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to anyone concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts. Disclaimer:Please be aware that this class is subject to minimum enrollment requirements. While […]
The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing combines both online and in-person instruction. Built on the curriculum developed by Bill Moran—renowned as the father of modern Damascus steel and founder of the first bladesmithing school—this course offers a blend of lecture and hands-on experience. Designed for individuals interested in […]
Instructor: Dr. Catherine Howard This 2.5-hour course picks up where UKE 101-Zero to Hero leaves off and is based on Bogart and Peters’ 21 Easy Song for Christmas. Students will learn additional chords, strumming patterns, and percussive techniques. You will learn loads of new songs, literally, barrels of Christmas carols. Not many ways to have […]
This hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay, and blade finishing. What to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden tang blade will […]
*This class will meet online via Google Meets. Link will be sent out via email the day before class begins. Jefferson Bethke said, “Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.” Come back in joy and express your gratitude with these great uke tunes of thanksgiving. If you are 10 or older and have completed Uke […]
In this three‑day workshop, students will craft a forged, full‑tang chef knife featuring a classic European‑style blade profile. The course covers all essential stages of knifemaking, including forging, grinding, heat‑treating, tool use, safety, material selection, and the fundamentals of kitchen knife design. Participants will work with high‑carbon steel and complete their knife with a hardwood […]
SATURDAY Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to anyone concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts. Disclaimer:Please be aware that this class is subject to minimum enrollment requirements. While […]
