In  a world that offers far too few opportunities to be creative, I offer classes in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, welded sculpture and welded fabrication. 

I teach men and women  in a   friendly atmosphre that emphasizes building lasting skills.

Many of my students have had NO prior experience with metal work.

Join me for some superheated fun!

COURSES: 

Beginning Blacksmithing:  In this fifteen-hour course, students learn the basics of hand-forging and finishing metal projects.  The emphasis here is on traditional skill building and power tools are not used.  Cost: $375.00

Intermediate Blacksmithing:  In this second course, students learn basic techniques of traditional joinery, such as riveting, mortise and tenon forming, gas welding and project design.  Cost: $375.00 

Introduction to Bladesnithing:  In this firsrt 24-hour course in knifemaking, the student will complete his or her 4" bladed outdoor knife, using traditional hand-forging, heat treating and grinding methods.  The student will also make the handle and guard and join these components into a finished knife.  Cost: $375.00

Intermediate Bladesmithing:  In this second course, the student will create a knife from a more challenging high-alloy steel.  Cost:  $375.00 

Welded Sculpture:  In this 24-hour course, students will learn forging, arc-welding, grinding, hewing and finishing, as well as ratio and proportioning, to create a sculpture.  Cost:  $375.00

Welded Fabrication:  In this basic fabrication course. the student will design and fabricate an item such as a table or bench, using accepted joinery and finishing techniques.  Cost:  $375.00 * 

Projects in Blacksmithing:  Want to make something specific?  We can design a course around your project.  Some prior blacksmithing or welding experience will be required. 

 SCHEDULING & Enrollment: 

I have gone back to flexible scheduling, due to popular demand!

How it Works: 

1. Decide on the class you are interested in

2. Figure out a date you would like to take your class.

3. Call, e-mail or write to me to see if the dates are open.  If so, I'll confirm and send teaching handouts via e-mail once you send me your deposit. 

 Your choice of class is confirmed upon receipt of your $100.00 USD deposit..

All courses commence at 10:00 am and are held at my shop, located at 494993 Highway 95 , Naples Idaho 83847

Forged hands from the Welded Sculpture Class 

Tracy and Kelly with his new knife-Basic Bladesmithing course.

Our Motto:  Just MAKE something!

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS: 

YOU'LL NEED CLOSED TOE SHOES, (BOOTS PREFERRED)COTTON CLOTHING, A PAIR OF LEATHER GLOVES AND A WATER-BOTTLE.

MOST IMPORTANTLY...BE READY FOR SOME FUN

Enrollment:  wHILE i'M GETTING pAYPAL ON LINE, i'LL HAPPILY ACCEPT YOUr "sQUARE" TRANSACTION OR YOUR CHECK/MONEY ORDER.

yOUR ENROLLMENT IS CONFIRMED UPON MY  RECEIPT OF YOUR DEPOSIT  OF $100.00.

pLEASE make deposits payable to, and SEND DEPOSITS TO:  gRANT mARCOUX, 1715 gRAND sTREET, aLAMEDA, ca 94501-1221