Blacksmithing & Toolmaking
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Blacksmithing & Toolmaking Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Traditional Tools: Bench Plane and Pjål Irons
Instructors:
Kjetil Groven
As part of a week focused on traditional tools and techniques from Norway, this class will make the…
Sun, May 9th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kjetil Groven
Traditional Tools: Frame Saws
Instructors:
Roald Renmælmo
Although the frame saw dates back many centuries, it is more precise and effective than many modern…
Sun, May 9th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Roald Renmælmo
Traditional Tools: Norwegian Wooden Hand Planes, Moulding Planes
Instructors:
Peter Brennvik
A moulding plane is a specialized plane used to cut complex decorative profiles. Students will build…
Mon, May 10th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Peter Brennvik
Traditional Tools: Norwegian Wooden Hand Planes, Scrub Planes
Instructors:
Peter Brennvik
A scrub plane is designed to quickly remove large amounts of wood. Students will build a…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Thu, May 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Peter Brennvik
Traditional Tools: Pjål
Instructors:
Roald Renmælmo
Pjål are medieval woodworking tools that leave a distinctive, slightly wavy surface on the…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Thu, May 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Roald Renmælmo
Viking Axe Heads
Instructors:
Jordan Borstelmann
Participants in this workshop will learn how to forge and heat-treat their own Viking Style Bearded…
Sat, May 15th, 2027 - Wed, May 19th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jordan Borstelmann
Viking-Era Smelting: Iron-Age Technology in the Modern Era
Instructors:
Wayne Potratz
It’s always interesting to take materials back to the source: woodworking courses regularly…
Welcome to Blacksmithing!
Instructors:
Michael Jones
The Blacksmith Shop at North House has a charisma that can’t be denied: the ring of the hammer…
Fri, Jun 4th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Michael Jones