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Build a Custom Copper Lamp (Intro to Copper Creations)

Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Solder together your own handmade copper pipe lamp in this engaging, beginner-friendly workshop. Students use simple hand tools and a controlled flame to build and assemble a custom lamp design from start to finish. Leave with a fully functional, distinctive light fixture that you crafted yourself.

(589) Beginner 18 and older
$245
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Buddy Up: Forge a Survival Knife (Introduction to Knifesmithing)

Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Transform a piece of raw rebar into a custom knife of your own design in this beginner-friendly knifesmithing workshop at Craftsman Ave. Students work with heat, hammers, and shaping tools to bring their blade to life step by step. Leave with a finished, handcrafted knife and a new appreciation for this ancient craft.

(589) Beginner 18 and older
$385
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Date Night: Forge a Survival Knife (Introduction to Knifesmithing)

Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the craft of knifesmithing at Craftsman Ave and use traditional techniques to transform raw rebar into a custom blade of your own design. This hands-on beginner workshop walks students through heat treatment, hammering, and steel shaping, from start to finish. No prior experience is needed to walk away with something truly impressive.

(589) Beginner 18 and older
$455
for 2 students
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Trinkets- Wall Hook

Nazz Forge See all classes by this school @ 52 34th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn blacksmithing fundamentals by crafting practical metal pieces like coat hooks and s-hooks. This introductory hands-on experience teaches essential shaping and molding techniques for steel, designed for aspiring blacksmiths starting their craft journey.

(24) Beginner 14 and older
$150.25
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Mig Welding

Michelle Greene Sculpture See all classes by this school @ Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bldg. #280, New York, NY

Learn the art of Mig welding in a unique and empowering class taught by an experienced artist. The class is unique because enrollment is limited to "2 people".Get individual help and create a small sculpture while discovering the advantages of Mig welding in various applications. Some examples of what you can make are- a unique functional cell phone holder or functional sculpture for jewelry, keys, watch.This class is perfect for beginners and experienced welders alike. All metal and welding gear provided.

(121) Beginner 18 and older
$280
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Custom Motorcycle Build

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  • 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

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Class Description

Description

In this 5 session class you will participate in customizing and building a 1991 Suzuki DR650. The bike will undergo a complete transformation and you will learn key steps of motorcycle customization during each session. This is the perfect class if you want to dive deep into the bike building and have the skills to work on your own custom project.

Ryan Handt, motorcycle photographer, will be on hand as a second voice and donor/piggie bank of the DR650 project.
Each session is 3h, so you will get a total of 15h of hands-on learning and experience in motorcycle building.

Session 1
  • Brief Intro
  • Basic (mech + hardware)
  • Parts sourcing
  • How to find a donor bike
  • Different shops + garages
  • Design outline
  • Inspection
  • Inventory
  • Tear down
Session 2
  • Aesthetic modifications within reason
  • Begin design
  • Research
  • Prelim design
  • Mockup
Session 3
  • Suspension, frame mods
  • Basic electrical wiring
  • Troubleshoot
  • Upholstery and seats
Session 4 
  • Basic Body work
  • Reassembly
  • Planning in advance
  • Troubleshoot + Diagnose
  • Look at the Details
Session 5
  • Finalize bike
  • Recap
  • Q&A
  • Beer

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations or rescheduling requests 7 business days or more prior to start of a workshop can receive a 95% refund or full credit towards a future workshop.
  • Cancellations or rescheduling requests between 6-3 business days prior to start of a workshop will receive a credit of 50% towards a future workshop.
  • Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 2 business days prior to start of a workshop will not receive any refund or credit.

All cancellation/rescheduling requests should be sent directly to [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Craftsman Ave

Craftsman Ave offers hands-on workshops ranging from 2 to 4.5 hours, where participants can learn a variety of skills such as welding, woodworking, jewelry making, leather crafting, knife forging, and stained glass artistry. The workshops are taught by local makers, artists, and designers,and provide a unique learning experience for those looking to explore their creativity and craftmanship.

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