Metal Working Classes in NYC, New York

During this 4 hour metal fabrication workshop, students will create a small scale coffee table. The instructor will guide you through welding, metal forming, and machine operation to construct the frame of your project. After the main frame of the project is created, wood will be used to complete the surfaces of each piece. Important Things to Note:...

Learn the Basics of Blacksmithing in a small class setting (Max 4 students at a time). Each student will learn to make and finish an “J” hook.  All Materials are included and the students will take the hooks home with them. Note: Be in a comfortable cotton clothing, close-toed shoes. Be in long pants. Refrain from flowing clothing. No h...

Join in this one-hour introduction to welding and metalwork. You will learn the basics of metalwork including what need to get started, how the different tools work and how to set up own small metal shop. In this class, you will gain valuable insights into the tools needed to learn, how to weld and get your own small metal shop set-up.  You...

Through the making of this small steel cube, you will learn a tremendous set of skills that can used to make anything in metal. Whether it is a custom dining table, a lamp or a sculpture.  The skills to practice will focus on:   Measuring  Cutting  Fitting  Clamping  MIG welding  Grinding  During this...

You are bringing your cube back after all of the new skills you have developed and taking it to the next level.  Including an introduction to TIG welding, where you are filling the pits in your cube from your first Cube Class and then detailing the cube with a high-end finish. Your inside and outside corners will be like nobody's business. ...

Learn the art of MIG welding during this in depth class taught by a professional welder. Welding 101 will teach the process of prepping steel, cutting, clamping, tacking and finish welding. Students will make a small steel structure during this class that utilizes the various skills learned.  Students will be able to design and build a "cube...

Learn the essentials of forging from blade smiths Jan and Theo as you forge your own bottle opener. In this one hour class you will forge a beautiful bottle opener, transforming a bar of steel into a practical and artistic tool using fire and hammer. You don't need to big a big burly brute for this, anyone over the age of 18 is more than capable....

Come in and bring to life the knife, dagger, or sword that's been in the back of your mind all this time. I'll work with you to bring that historical, video game, movie, or fantasy blade to life on your schedule and at your pace. This is where my love of teaching and creating unique blades come together to make your dream blade a reality.  No...

Expanding on the skills from the Basic Class, The students will make a Railroad Spike knife (Max 3 students at a time).   All Materials are included and the students will take the knife  home with them. Basic Blacksmithing skills are necessary to take this class. Note: Be in a comfortable cotton clothing, close-toed shoes. Be in long...

Workshop Overview During this 3 hour welding workshop, students will learn the basics of MIG and TIG welding. Liam will guide you through the steps of welding your first joints. What you will learn You will learn how to prepare, weld, and finish MIG and TIG welds. Learn how to not only make clean, beautiful welds, but also how to fix welds that...

In this one day class we will focus on the part of bladesmithing you are most interested in exploring - improve your hammer control, learn the way I forge integrals, make some mokume, whatever you would like to craft. This is a great way for beginners to dip their toes into knifemaking, and at the end of the day you will walk away with something incredible...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to light a torch, set a flame, run a bead? In this session you will learn to braze a "Tea Light Candle Table" to take with you. We will discuss the many advantages of gas welding when setting up a shop. Previous experience not required. Safety is a priority and individual attention is given. This class can be...

Come in and bring to life the knife, dagger, or sword that's been in the back of your mind all this time. I'll work with you to bring that historical, video game, movie, or fantasy blade to life on your schedule and at your pace. This is where my love of teaching and creating unique blades come together to make your dream blade a reality.  No...

Come in and bring to life the knife, dagger, or sword that's been in the back of your mind all this time. I'll work with you to bring that historical, video game, movie, or fantasy blade to life on your schedule and at your pace. This is where my love of teaching and creating unique blades come together to make your dream blade a reality.  No...

Come in and bring to life the knife, dagger, or sword that's been in the back of your mind all this time. I'll work with you to bring that historical, video game, movie, or fantasy blade to life on your schedule and at your pace. This is where my love of teaching and creating unique blades come together to make your dream blade a reality.  Materials...