Discover the art of knifemaking at Craftsman Ave with this immersive workshop. Create your own survival knife in a lively forge setting, perfect for outdoor gear fans and craft lovers alike.
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History
Craftsman Ave has been dedicated to traditional metalworking for over 30 years, preserving craft skills vital to local industry.
Conservation
The business emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including responsible disposal of forge slag and recycling of scrap metal.
Craftsman Ave
Discover the art of knifemaking at Craftsman Ave with this immersive workshop. Create your own survival knife in a lively forge setting, perfect for outdoor gear fans and craft lovers alike.
Craftsman Ave is a hands-on maker workshop company that runs a wide range of craft and fabrication classes. The business offers workshops in metalworking, woodworking, stained glass, bladesmithing, leatherwork, electronics refurbishment, and cocktail barrel aging. Classes range from brief 3–4 hour beginner sessions to intensive full-day experiences and intermediate blacksmithing, giving students practical, project-based learning.
Instructors at Craftsman Ave focus on safety and skill development, teaching soldering, welding, forging, knife heat-treating, CNC basics, and finishing techniques. Projects listed include stained glass nightlights and art pieces, copper lamp construction, steel planter fabrication, custom side tables and longboards, classic Game Boy refurbishment, and multiple knife-making formats from railroad spike blades to Damascus steel creations. Several offerings mention sessions held in Brooklyn.
Craftsman Ave emphasizes hands-on instruction with small-group workshops that guide participants from tool introduction to finished, personalized projects. The curriculum covers practical techniques—measuring, cutting, soldering, hammer-forging, quenching, polishing, and handle fitting—so participants leave with tangible skills and a completed object.
Bookings are typically organized per-session with explicit project outcomes, materials use, and instructor support. The business presents a diverse set of workshops that combine traditional craft methods and modern fabrication tools to help hobbyists, gift-givers, and aspiring makers create high-quality, customized goods. Safety protocols, instructor oversight, and supplied materials are standard for each session, and many workshops are suitable for group events, corporate team-building, birthday parties, and personalized gift-making. Participants receive step-by-step instruction and take home a finished, usable item that reflects individual design choices and learned techniques and continued support.
Workshops Offered
19 Workshops
Hands-on projects across crafts
Materials
Metal, Wood, Glass, Leather, Electronics
Multiple trades and techniques
Skill Levels
Beginner to Intermediate
Suitable for all experience levels
Book a Craftsman Ave workshop today — create a custom lamp, knife, stained glass piece, or refurbished Game Boy and leave with a finished, usable work.
Safety First
Always wear safety gear and listen closely to instructor instructions during forging.
Book in Advance
Reserve your spot early as classes fill quickly, especially on weekends.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Long sleeves and closed-toe shoes are recommended to prevent injuries.
Prepare for Heat
Expect to handle intense heat; bring water and stay hydrated.
Heat-resistant gloves
Protect your hands from hot metal during forging.
Long-sleeve shirt
Provides added safety from sparks and heat.
Closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet from heavy falling objects and hot materials.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the intensive forging session.
Session Lengths
3–9 Hours
Short to intensive sessions