The Masters Series
We love to bring in Master Smiths from around the country to share their knowledge with you. Check out what we have to offer below, and look at our regular course offerings with our team of instructors too (visit the home page and click Register Today for dates/times of our regular classes).
If you are traveling from outside the Colorado Springs area there are a TON of hotels and campgrounds nearby. You are responsible for lunch, but we do have a refrigerator and microwave in our lobby, and there are multiple grocery stores near our facility.
Forge Tongs
Andy Morris
Jan 22, 2022
8am - 4pm
$230
Includes All Materials
Learn to make tongs from one of the best in the industry! Join Andy Morris, Master Blacksmith from Rock Ledge Ranch, as he teaches you traditional techniques for forging your own tongs at Kilroy's Workshop!
Mosaic Canister
Steve Schwarzer, MS
Feb 14-18 2022
8AM - 4PM
$990
Includes All Materials
ABS Master Smith Steve Schwarzer is one of the pioneers of forging canister mosaic patterns. He is coming to Kilroy's to teach you his methods and you'll come away with your own mosaic billet!
Damascus Chef's Knife
Will Stelter
Feb 21-25 2022
8AM-4PM
$890
Includes All Materials
You may have seen Will on his popular YouTube channel where he shows you how to make amazing blades! He's joining us in-person at Kilroy's teaching you to forge a Damascus chef's knife!
ABANA Level I
Andy Morris
March 12 & 19
8am - 4pm
$390
Includes All Materials
Andy will teach the newly adopted ABANA Level I curriculum. Some blacksmithing experience is required for this class. If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, please call ahead and discuss it with one of our instructors.
For more information about the curriculum, visit: https://abana.org/abana-curriculum/
Sword Design & Finish
David DelaGardelle
April 4-8
$890
Includes All Materials
You've seen David's swords in movies and magazines. Now, learn the process this Master Swordsmith uses to make some of the most iconic swords in the world!
You will start with a sword profile that is waterjet cut by David and work on sword grinding, hilt design, and finish which are the most technically challenging aspect of making fine swords.
ABANA Level II
Mark Aspery &
John Williams
May 19 - 21, 2022
Or
May 23 - 25, 2022
$490
Includes All Materials
Instructors Mark Aspery and John Williams will teach the newly adopted Level II ABANA Level II curriculum. Some blacksmithing experience is required for this class. If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, please call ahead and discuss it with one of our instructors.
For more information about the curriculum, visit: https://abana.org/abana-curriculum/
Integral Damascus Tomahawk
Jason Knight, MS
June 13-17, 2022
$1,790
Includes All Materials PLUS
A Bonus 5th Day Hammer-In PLUS
Access To His Online Classes
Join Master Smith Jason Knight to make an epic Damascus Integral Tomahawk!! You will also be given access to his online curriculum as part of this course.
D-Guard Bowie
Harvey Dean, MS
July 18 - 21, 2022
$890
Includes All Materials
ABS Master Smith and former ABS Chairman Harvey Dean is teaching D-Guard Bowies!! FYI - This will fill up FAST! In fact, half of the class filled before posting this!
Quillon Dagger
Kevin Cashen, MS
July 25-29, 2022
M-F 8AM-5PM
$950
Includes All Materials
If you hope to achieve the level of ABS Master Smith, don't miss this class! Kevin will spend 5 days teaching one of his many specialties -- how to make a quillon dagger. The dagger is one of the requirements for Master Smiths to forge and present!
Heat Treat
Kevin Cashen, MS
July 30, 2022
8AM - 5PM
$300
Includes All Materials
Join us for a one-day class with ABS Master Smith and heat treat specialist Kevin Cashen. Don't miss this opportunity to study with Kevin and learn the ins-and-outs of the most critical skill for all bladesmiths!
False Frame Handle
JW Randall, MS
Aug 1 - 3, 2022
$690
Includes All Materials
Learn how to make a frame handle knife from one of the best in the industry! Master Smith JW Randall shows you the tricks of the trade with one of the coolest handle design techniques there is.
Shayne Carter, MS
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Includes All Materials
More details coming soon!
James Rodebaugh, MS
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Includes All Materials
More details coming soon!