MAKE YOUR OWN CARVING KNIFE
WITH NATHANIEL STEIN
Three Mondays in September, 2026:
September 14th, 21st, and 28th
5:30 - 8:30pm, each class day
Discover the pleasure and flexibility offered by making your own tools! Students in this class will make their own sloyd-style straight bladed carving knife. These are simple handy knives for carving and handiwork. By making your own carving knife you can customize the blade and handle shape to make a tool suited just for your needs.
Over the first two evenings, students will shape the knife blades cold from bar stock via hand tools, heat treat the blade for optimal hardness, and mount and shape a wooden handle. Power tools will be used in the handle work. A third evening is available for finishing up work or making a sheath for the knife as time allows.
This class is not a blacksmithing class, the blades will be shaped cold via stock removal. Much of the process here can be replicated at a home shop for future tools. The heat treat process will heat the blade to over 1500 degrees, students should be expecting brief exposure to high temperatures.
Class Details
Age Requirement: this class is for adults and youth 14-17. Youth 10-13 can participate if their parent or guardian is present (parent or guardian is not required to register separately).
Location: Highland Woodshop
Students bring: closed-toe shoes, close fitting low flammability garments, and long hair tied back. Safety gear will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own.
Tuition: $150
Materials fee: $30
Please email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to join the waitlist for a sold out class.
Accessibility note: hand strength required, ability to remain calm and stand stably at machinery for a few minutes at a time. The shop will at times be loud. This class will expose students to brief heat and fire.
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
