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Knife Building I

Craft a useable, unique, custom tool in five weeks. A master custom knifemaker will expose you to all the right machines and methods to create a custom knife with a high carbon tool steel blade and a handle made from your choice of hardwoods. Plan to provide safety glasses, a dust mask, and wear non-flamable clothing (long sleeves, pants, and closed shoes.) Optional equipment: ear plugs, leather gloves, and shop apron.

Willard Patrick. 30 hours.
Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 31 - Mar.1; 6-9p.
Tuition: $170

Light Home Repair for Women

Give yourself the gift of confidence! Get hands on experience with techniques and tools used in general residential home renovation and repair. Cut and install ceramic tile, replace light fixtures and outlets, replace faucets and other light plumbing, repair sheetrock, install knobs, locks, and more!

Jim West. 30 hours.
Wed., Feb. 15 - Apr. 25 (no class Mar. 14); 6-9:00p.
Tuition: $149

Knife Building II

Once you’ve caught the knife building bug, you’ll want to do it again. Few people have the access to all this equipment and expertise!

Willard Patrick. 30 hours.
Tues. & Thurs., Mar. 20 - Apr. 19; 6-9p.
Tuition: $170

Fundamentals of Welding

Learn how to repair and connect metal around your farm, yard, or business - whether for practical application or for artistic use. You will learn the essentials of safety, rod identification, electrical theory, forklift operation, oxy-acetylene cutting, and plasma cutting. Use various shop machinery in a controlled environment in order to gain confidence in your skills.

Mike Egeline. 30 hours.
Class has filled. TO BE OFFERED AGAIN NEXT FALL.
Tuition: $180