This class will take beginners to new heights as you explore the possibilities of what blacksmithing has to offer, but even if you have had some experience, you will be able to hone those skills as you work with your instructor on more advanced projects. You will gain a working understanding of blacksmith tools and techniques including tapering, flattening, dishing and bending. $75/class
No need to wear your son’s umpire padding anymore! It’s not as scary as you think and it’s really pretty safe if you understand the basics and follow a few simple rules. Come and learn the age old secrets and take the mystery out of one of the most useful tools in the woodworkers shop, the Table Saw. Cost is $50 with a maximum of 10 students.
A journey into the world of the Bladesmith. This intense 6 hour class will focus on the forging skills needed for bladesmithing and forging a blade and handle. a blade with hand shaped construction will be the primary project. A focus on better hand forging skills, grinding, and proper heat treatment will be the core of the class. Basic handle construction, materials, fitting, filing and finish will be covered, it may be possible for students to leave with one completely finished blade based on skill level. A minimum of a beginners blacksmithing workshop is required.
Make sure to wear closed toed shoes and dress in layers, as they the shop gets very warm. While the knife is cooling is a good time to run to Jac’s or bring your own lunch.
Started a project and need a little help and tools to finish it? Rob will be in the shop on Wednesday evenings available to help you finish up your projects. Give us a heads up that you’ll be coming in and we’ll save a spot of you. Only 3 students/evening.
Spend an evening with friends or make some new ones! We’ll be turning candlesticks on the lathe. We have space for 10 for this fun night!
This class will take beginners to new heights as you explore the possibilities of what blacksmithing has to offer, but even if you have had some experience, you will be able to hone those skills as you work with your instructor on more advanced projects. You will gain a working understanding of blacksmith tools and techniques including tapering, flattening, dishing and bending. $75/class
Bring your 5th – 8th graders to a day of Learning and Fun!
We will spend the day rotating through different shop opportunities. A couple hours swinging a hammer in the blacksmith shop, a couple hours turning on the lathe, a couple hours putting together a project in the woodshop, a couple hours painting and your kids have had a very full day of learning new skills! We love working with kids and instilling a love for craft!
We are accepting a limited amount of kids for this fun daycamp, so don’t hesitate signing your kids up now! Bring a sack lunch or you can order a lunch from Jac’s and we will pick it up. We will provide a morning and afternoon snack.
Looking for a fun gift for someone special in your life? How about an evening of watercolor painting, accompanied by wine and chocolate. Elizabeth, from Western Rose Studios will be with us helping us paint a picture of Mt Hood overlooking Trillium Lake. It’s going to be a great night of fun and enjoying time together! You don’t have to come with someone – but we think it sounds like fun 🙂
We even have special gift Certificates if you want to give one as a Valentine’s Gift! $45/person or $80 for 2.
Anvil Academy will be down at World of Speed with opportunities to try your hand at blacksmithing, or woodturning and take your picture with the stagecoach. Fun event for the whole family.
Rob is a great teacher that will give you the freedom to learn basic skills or go on to the next level in blacksmithing. If you have already had a basic class – bring your ideas of what you would like to try next, and Rob will work with you to make it happen – at least as much as is possible.