Jan 14, 2020 |
This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. Learn to cut, break and arrange glass to make a large scale mosaic glass window. Using vintage window sashes as a frame, build your favorite scene or image using glass as your pallet and canvas. Alternatively, assist in creating an ongoing class mosaic collaborative. No experience necessary. Six (6) sessions, Monday mornings or evenings. Class size limited to ten...
Nov 15, 2019 |
In this class, you can make a corn hole game or wine rack. Learn project planning and safety, finished carpentry, tool identification and use, scaling a pattern and more. You may attend class at any time, and do not have to stay the full day. Each project will take 6-8 hours. Two (2) sessions, Tuesday mornings. Class size limited to ten...
Oct 24, 2019 |
All levels welcome to learn how to cut, grind and solder stained glass to make your own holiday box. You will complete your box in this 3-hour workshop. One (1) session, Tuesday Evening. Class size limited to ten (10).
Aug 28, 2019 |
In this one-day class, you will get the chance to use a vintage piece of equipment from the booming steel age in this area. A 100# Bradley power hammer, as well as a hand built 25-ton hydraulic press, and good old-fashioned elbow grease with hammer and anvil – all to create and finish a hand-forged blade with your own two hands. You will also walk away with basic forging knowledge that you can take back to your own shop and continue to use. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to six...
Aug 12, 2019 |
Beekeeping can be a great hobby or an occupation, and it benefits the environment. Bees provide delicious honey, and help flowers and vegetables thrive. Join instructor Scott Benack as he provides instruction and the how-to’s of hands-on beekeeping, . His instruction can help the first-time, or seasoned, beekeeper. Learn about getting started, and managing healthy bee colonies. Mr. Benack is a licensed nuc seller and queen breeder, a live removal expert, and currently serves the local Morris Organic Farm in yearly pollination efforts. One (1) session, Saturday morning. Class size limited to twenty (20). Spouses and retirees are permitted as space...
