It’s like having a shop away from home, with great tools, mentorship and community. Students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors offer guidance on design, construction and finishing, based on individual needs.
We also have a large library of books for you to peruse and get ideas and see patterns. Maybe you want to build a hammock holder, plant stand or bookshelves – we have lots of plans. You are welcome to come down and dream and plan.
A Wood 101 is required to learn your way around Anvil Academy before taking a Projects Class. Cost is $75 for 3 hours.
This class will take beginners to new heights as they explore the possibilities of what blacksmithing has to offer. You will gain a working understanding of blacksmith tools and techniques including tapering, flattening, dishing and bending. Be sure and wear closed toe shoes and dress in comfortable layers. $75/class
Learn basic woodworking skills from a Master Craftsman. This basic woodworking class introduces you to the tools at Anvil and the way we “do business”. Once you take this class, and the instructor feels that you have a grasp of the tools, you are eligible to take a projects class and work on what you want.
Cost is $60 for a 3 hour class – then a $20 credit towards a project class.
BUILD YOUR OWN LONG BOW TAUGHT BY MASTER CRAFTSMAN JOHN STRUNK
This is a unique opportunity to learn Bow Making from a Master Craftsman. You just have to search his name in Google to find that he is a highly sought after teacher and mentor. Check out this article on Travel Oregon.
“When John carefully crafts his next “tool” from the 6-foot long, lanky stick of wood, it’s clear that the Tillamook County resident has a master bow maker’s touch. For nearly forty years, Strunk has tried and succeeded in creating everything just like native people might have: the bows, the arrows, quivers and broad heads. The natural materials he prefers for bow making include: bamboo, maple, osage and the long popular and gorgeous Yew wood.”
This class is only open to 10 students, so reserve your spot. It will be Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14 from 8 – 5 pm. Cost is $250+Bow staves which are provided by John. He brings a variety to choose from and they range in price from $50 to $125. They are purchased from John at the time the class begins.
This class will take beginners to new heights as they explore the possibilities of what blacksmithing has to offer. You will gain a working understanding of blacksmith tools and techniques including tapering, flattening, dishing and bending. Be sure and wear closed toe shoes and dress in comfortable layers. $75/class
Andrew Parker has been woodworking for about 40 years and making Shaker boxes for the last 20 years. He has 10 years of experience working as a vocational instructor, 5 teaching high school forestry and 5 years teaching cabinet and furniture making at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Although he primarily builds furniture in Shaker and Arts and Craft styles he has been known to mill live edge slabs and other rustic elements into the pieces.
Andrew has taught this class at Woodcraft and Rockler, and students need to be 14 years and older. Cost is $75 and includes all the materials you need to make a box.
So many have asked about making a knife in the blacksmith shop, so Ranger Dan from Champoeg Park will be teaching a Basic Knife Class! This is not a fancy Damascus Steel knife, but it doesn’t cost a minor fortune either.
It is limited to 5 per class and in 4 hours, each student will walk away with a knife and the general skills to make another blade. Handles will not be made in this class, but there will be a class for that later in January. This is a great beginner class and would make a great gift. Must be 16 years or older.
$75 + $15 for materials
The router has so much more potential than just putting a cool edge on a board. Come and learn the true potential of a router, how to make a simple router table, and making jigs and fixtures to get the most out of your amazing tool! This class is taught by Rob Lewis and if you’ve ever watched him work around a router, you won’t want to miss this demo! Limit of 10 attendees
This class will take beginners to new heights as you explore the possibilities of what blacksmithing has to offer. You will gain a working understanding of blacksmith tools and techniques including tapering, flattening, dishing and bending. $75/class
This class is taught by Jeff Cawley and will take beginners to new heights as he explores the possibilities of what blacksmithing has to offer. You will gain a working understanding of blacksmith tools and techniques including tapering, flattening, dishing and bending. Jeff has worked for many years at Ft Vancouver in the Blacksmith Shop and you will appreciate his attention to detail.