Winter Classes 2014-2015

Winter Classes at 19th Century Willowbrook Village, 70 Elm Street, Newfield, Maine. Classes at our two blacksmith shops. For information or to reserve your spot in a class call: 207-793-2784 or email: director@willowbrookmuseum.org


1. By Appointment, weekdays o weekends, one day, 10-3PM, Blacksmithing 101: make a "J" Hook and "S" Hook. Learn some of the basics of blacksmithing. Ages 13 and older. $70

2. Sat. & Sun., Nov. 22 & 23, 10-4PM: Metal Casting in Aluminum and Brass with Peter Grant
(www.oddduckfoundry.com). Learn sand casting. Class includes overview of method, materials, and equipment. Make a mold, melt metal, and pour. Choice of aluminum projects for 1st day. 2nd day make a 4-inch brass bell. 2-Days: $200.

2. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 1 & 2, 10-4PM. Two Day Tomahawk & Bowie Hunting Knife Making Class with Adriaan Berber (www.adriaangerberknives.com). Using a propane forge or coal burning forge, cut and shape these edge tools from spring steel. Filing and hardening the blade will complete the task. Handle kits available ($20). Tools amd materials provided. non-members: $250, Members: $225

3. Fridays, Dec. 7, 14 and/or 21, 5-9PM. Blacksmithing Studio. Instructor on hand to assist. Must have blacksmithing experience or be enrolled in a class to participate. Beginning, inermediate or advanced projects. Materials and tools provided. $40 Package of three for $100.

4. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 8-9, 10-4PM. Blacksmithing: Make a Coat Rack and/or Other Project. This class will provide some of the basics of blacksmithing. Heat, cut and shape metal to form your own punch, drift to use for this project. Use tool to create composite piece that includes hooks riveted to an ornately fashioned plate suitable for wall hanging.

5. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 15 & 16, 10-4PM. Six Board Blanket Chest Making. Make a heirloom chest for your family with dovetail joints and dados using hand tools. The pine box will measure approximately 36" x 18" x 24". Materials and tools provided. $300.

6. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 29-30, 9-4PM. Two Day or One Day Class: 1st Day: Make a Propane Blacksmithing Forge; 2nd Day" Make a Bowie Hunting Knife with Your Forge. Involves cutting metal, welding ( welding done by instructor), making a cement form, and mixing refractory cement. Cement used is fast-drying. A propane gas delivery system will be created with black metal pipe, hose, and 3 Plus PSI propane valve. Make a knife or tomahawk on the second day. 1st day: $300; 2nd day: $125; two day price: $400