CLASSES / TRAINING SCHEDULES





Hands-On, Pressure Off
Learn the craft of bladesmithing with ABS Journeyman and Northstar Forge founder Jason Kraus.
Experience what it’s like to work with a forge and walk away with your own knife in these private or semi-private workshops.
If you’re already an existing bladesmith, let’s work together to enhance your
skills.
Class / Training Schedule 2023
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and we’ll see what we can do!
Intro to Blacksmithing
Railroad Spike Knife Classes
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Booking:
Please read the terms & conditions before booking!
Terms & Conditions:
- FULL payment upon class booking. Any cancellations forfeits the full class fee.
- Payment can be made via Card through our Classes & Training Page.
- I am currently only offering classes for students 14 years and older. Minors will need to be accompanied by a legal guardian for the duration of the class.
- Safety equipment is provided for all classes in the form of safety glasses, apron and leather gloves.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times. - Please ensure that you have non-flammable clothing and sturdy leather shoes or boots. No shorts!
- In the unlikely event of a class being cancelled by me, all class fees are fully refundable. However I cannot be responsible for any other costs incurred.
- You must be in reasonably good physical condition in order to successfully complete any of my classes. Bladesmithing requires a degree of exertion. The dangers for those who have mobility issues will make these classes difficult or impossible to complete. When in doubt, phone me on 612-597-5639 to discuss.
- I reserve the right to deny classes to anyone who I consider not physically or mentally capable of completing the given class.