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Create a Legendary Damascus Steel Knife

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

This beginner-friendly workshop walks you into the craft of knife making, covering essential techniques like profiling, beveling, polishing, and handle-making. You will build a custom Damascus steel knife, learning to design, shape, and sharpen a functional piece of craftsmanship you can proudly call your own.

(588) All levels 18 and older
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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.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
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Forge a Survival Knife (Introduction to Knifesmithing)

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

Shape steel into a personalized knife in this beginner-accessible knifesmithing workshop at Craftsman Ave. Students learn the hands-on techniques of heating, hammering, and blade shaping as they convert ordinary rebar into a custom finished tool. A satisfying, creative experience that requires no prior metalworking experience.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
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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.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
$245
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Date Night: Make a Custom Chef Knife (One Session)

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

Design and build your own professional chef knife in this extensive hands-on course, beginning with design and concluding with completion. Receive expert coaching as you master the reductive technique with high-carbon steel to produce your tailored, professional-quality kitchen blade. Take your creation through blade crafting and handle installation to produce your custom culinary tool.

(588) Beginner 18 and older
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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

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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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