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 be taught in detail. Students will create semi-finished blades and evaluate them […]
Instructor: Don McIntosh Damascus Blade PatternsThis in-depth course explores the fundamentals of Damascus steel pattern creation, including basic designs, variations, and advanced manipulation techniques. Students will gain the skills needed to consistently produce high-quality Damascus blades in a variety of patterns. By the end of the course, each participant should be able to craft a […]
TUESDAY NIGHTS from 5:30 - 8:00pm Step into the forge and experience the timeless craft of blacksmithing! This hands-on workshop introduces students to the traditional techniques of shaping metal with fire, hammer, and anvil. Under the guidance of expert blacksmith Jerome LeGrand, participants will learn essential skills such as heating, drawing out, bending, and riveting […]
Instructor: Don McIntosh In this class, students will learn the art of forging a knife where the blade, bolster, and tang are crafted from a single piece of steel—known as integral design. With the addition of a custom handle, each knife becomes a unique and highly durable tool. By the end of the course, students […]
This 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness […]
In this five-day workshop students will complete a forged, full tang chef knife with a classic European blade profile. All aspects of knifemaking will be covered, including forging, griding, heat treatment, safety, tools, material selection and kitchen knife design theory. The blades will be high carbon steel with a hardwood handle. Students should expect to […]
