CLASSES AT WILLOWBROOK

Thursdays, 5-9, Saturdays/Sundays, 10-5. BLACKSMITHING STUDIO . This is for the experienced blacksmithing student. We have two blacksmithing shops for use that include a masonry side draft forge and multiple Buffalo forges. Tools available. Metal stock available at extra fee. Prior notice necessary. $10 Per Visit. The funds go to supplying the smithy.
Special Blacksmith Museum Membership: $150 for use of blacksmithing shop during museum hours or by arrangement in 2015, plus the additional  benefits of a 2015 FAMILY museum membership ($120 Value).


 July 25/July 26, 11-2, SAUERKRAUT MAKING. Learn this rural Maine tradition. Students will walk away with the knowledge of how to do and two full Mason jars of their efforts. $20 (Includes admission to the museum and our Civil War Event).

July 25/July 26, 2:30-4:30, WILD STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB SLUMP MAKING (AND ONE OR TWO OTHER THINGS AS WELL). Learn to cook on a wood buring kitchen stove. Make this wonderfully appetizing sweet of yore with Ruthie and Johanne. $20 (Includes admission to the museum and our Civil War Event too).

Sunday, August 2, 9AM-4PM: PROPANE BURNING FORGE OR METAL CASTING FURNACE MAKING, $300. All materials and know-how provided. Will involve metal fabrication and use of refractory cement. 10 PSI regulator provided with gas delivery system. Do your own blacksmithing or metal casting in the garage or back shed. See details here.

Sat., July 11, 9-4. BLACKSMITHING: MAKE A DRAW KNIFE or a TOMAHAWK, $125. Learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing in this bladesmithing class. Cut, shape, and harden a blade from spring steel. Form the tang or eye to receive a hard wood handle.  This is the essential woodworker's tool or hunter/sportsman tool. All materials and tools provided. Filing and polishing will be necessary beyond the class. Come back and do ths work at our smithy for free. Photos.

We'll set a date when you tell us you're interested. METAL CASTING CLASS FOR ANTIQUE ENGINE ENTHUSIASTS, $125. Learn the fundamentals of sand casting/metal casting in bronze, aluminum, and/or brass. Students will learn about furnaces, casting methods, and patterns. Students will cast two projects under supervision. These will be a set of governor weights for an Economy engine and a standard one-lunger/make 'n brake muffler in aluminum; this will prepare you for your own future metal casting projects. A rocker arm is also a possible project. We have another class in building the equipment to do your own casting. Photos.

 August 9 & 10, 9-4. MAKE A TRADITIONAL SHAVING HORSE---THE ESSENTIAL WOODWORKER'S TOOL, $200
The class involves felling a tree, the use of traditional tools, and the use of the  technique of riving to create split rails for fashioning a shaving horse with a wooden jaw controlled by a pedal. This tool was used in combination with a draw knife ( see above) to make barrels, spokes, tool handles and a variety of objects. A good class to partner with a spouse, friend or son or daughter on. An heirloom tool. Photos.