Metal Working Classes in NYC, New York

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...

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 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...

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. ...

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...

Learn the essentials of forging and make your own bottle opener. In this two 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. Students are required to wear jeans,...

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  Jig making MIG welding Grinding Sanding Filing Fine finishing ...

In this two-hour session you will become familiar with using a TIG machine. We will cover how to choose the right tungsten for the job, set the gauge, use the foot pedal, and weld. While you are learning, you can create a "Steel Candle Holder" to take home. We will discuss the many advantages of TIG welding when setting up a shop. What makes this...

This course offers students a way to make a beautiful, functional product while learning valuable skills along the way. It is great for beginners who are interested in designing and fabricating products, or who just want to DIY their own nice lamp. Students can select among a variety of templates, or rapidly create their own design within given constraints....

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 5 session course students will explore variations in setting large scale gemstones as pendants. Working with stones that are at least 3 centimeters in size, students will become familiar with the specific issues that arise when fabricating and setting larger stones. Increasing the size of a setting brings new problems that aren’t apparent...

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...

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...

Join in this super awesome 4-hour class to create your own Steel Herb Garden which will include: Intensive, hands-on TIG welding practice and instruction Skills Taught:  Fitting TIG welding and tacking Grinding  Finishing Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs to sign a Waiver on their behalf. 

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...