Hammerspace Community Workshop and Makerspace

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 will introduce you to ARC welding with flux-core wire feed (FCAW), MIG (GMAW) and STICK (SMAW) welding.

THIS IS A SINGLE NIGHT CLASS, NOT A SERIES OF CLASSES.

For ages: 18-118 (All materials included) Seating is limited.
Price: $75

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 learn the basics of forging with hammers and forging presses while making a useful tool that you'll be proud of.

NOTE: THIS IS A 2-DAY, 2-PART CLASS. PART 1 ON SATURDAY, NOON TO ABOUT 3:30 - 4 PM.

PART 2 ON SUNDAY, NOON UNTIL YOUR KNIFE IS COMPLETE.

PART 1 (Saturday): We will be forging special bespoke 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 hammering techniques, use of a hydraulic forging press and good forging practices will be covered as well as blacksmithing terms and safe equipment operation.

PART 2 (Sunday): We will be doing stock reduction with grinders and sanders to create a finished knife then twisting and heat treating the knives before final finishing and sharpening.

Be sure to wear closed toe shoes and long pants.

For ages: 18 and older

Price: $195/person (price includes both days & all materials)

Class size: 6

(Private event for Kai D. and Family)

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 bring cool beverages or snacks, plus we have vending machines available.

Ages 16 and up
Price: $125
Total seats: 6

REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be given to those who cancel 3 days before the day of the class.