Berea Makerspace

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

We have a few spots left in Don Weber's Tools and Stools workshop this weekend! We went over to his shop this week to check out what he's been working on. We're excited for the opportunity to continue hosting his traditional craft opportunities at the Berea Makerspace. Signups are on our website, bereamakerspace.org/calendar

https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=440327&item_id=2926828

Spend the weekend learning traditional tool making and applying it on a simple project. This class is appropriate for all skill levels.

On day one, you'll be building a bow saw. Don will be demoing three styles, from a simpler version for general carpentry, to a scroll saw like version for intricate forms (you are heavily encouraged to build the carpentry one however). This is the focus of our weekend.

On day two, you'll use that tool to cut out your oak seat, with legs being formed with a draw knife and tenon cutter. Hopefully, by the end of that day, your project will be complete (or you'll have the tools and insight to finish it yourself!)

05/11/2026

Thanks to everyone who showed up for our third Hammer-In this weekend! We're thankful to continue this event despite our change in traditional craft funding. Extremely grateful for those who came to present as well, and for Jeff Farmer's continued leadership.

Like what you saw? Don Weber has Campfire forging with Don Weber in June, and Bob will continue with his beginner and continuing blacksmithing workshops in July. Jeff Farmer is also conducting Learnshop sessions in July through Berea Tourism. All this can be found on our event calendar, bereamakerspace.org/calendar =)

05/09/2026

Weather is clearing (ish) and the hammer-in has begun! Come check out blacksmithing demos, a potluck, raffle and more today until 5.

05/05/2026

Friendly reminder for those attending the Hammer-In: if you want to sit down, we recommend you bring a chair! The Hammer In is this Saturday, 10-5. It's free and will be packed with demos, a potluck, raffles, and more!

04/27/2026

Guys! Did you know we have multiple weekend workshops happening in May and early June that aren't even half full? While we've not been able to have our (traditional) Traditional Craft season like the last 4 years, we were able to work with local and traveling artists to get these set up as affordably as possible. If you've ever considered learning green woodworking or blacksmithing, this is one of your best opportunities this year, and signing up helps us gauge interest in future events. All event registrations are on our website at BereaMakerspace.org/calendar

On May 23-24, spend the weekend learning about green woodworking with Gabe Strand through our Shrink Pot class! https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=440327&item_id=2926794

On May 30-31, spend your weekend with Don Weber learning some traditional tool making in the Tools and Stools workshop! https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=440327&item_id=2926828

On June 6-7, do some hammerin with Don as you make your own campfire tools. Campfire Forging with Don Weber: https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=440327&item_id=2926835

04/23/2026

Come to our last Young Maker class of the spring to make a Louise Carmen-style leather trifold notebook! We are really excited about this one.

Students will cut and punch their leather, personalize with charms and stamps, and assemble their own notebook.

There are only a few spots left! Register here: https://forms.gle/fwNpdHw4feYB3shh8

Tomorrow, Friday April 24, 4-6pm
Ages 11-14
$20

04/13/2026

One more spot left for Bob's Beginner Blacksmithing workshop for May! This class will be the weekend before our Hammer In - we encourage you to attend both! And still spots left in our Continuing Blacksmithing workshop coming up this weekend. If you've been attending Bob's class, send him a message and see if the Continuing workshop might work for you.

https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=440327&item_id=2886791

03/26/2026

We have so much coming up in May!
-Bob continues his Beginner and Continuing blacksmithing opportunities through May (sign up starting date available on event page).
-Jeff Farmer will be leading our 3rd annual Spring Hammer-In on May 9th (a free event!)
-Gabe Strand will be leading a green woodworking workshop on May 23rd. Spend the weekend carving Shrink Pots with Gabe Strand!
-Don Weber has both hand tool woodworking and blacksmithing workshops coming up at the end of May and the beginning of June! Build woodworking tools, furniture and camping gear in these weekend workshops!
Tools and Stools with Don Weber
Campfire forging with Don Weber
Please take the opportunity to sign up for these classes at bereamakerspace.org/calendar

03/16/2026

The third annual Berea Makerspace Spring Hammer-In has been announced, and we want everyone to come check it out!

https://bereamakerspace.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=440327&item_id=2916662

In partnership with members of the Blacksmiths of Kentucky Facebook group, and with help from our perennial blacksmith instructor Jeff Farmer, we're hosting a Hammer In event. This is a chance for smiths of all skill levels to come out, meeting other makers, hammer some iron, and enrich the blacksmithing community of Eastern Kentucky.

- Jeff plans on leading demos during the day, and we encourage others to do the same. If you want to let us know in advance what you'd like to show off, feel free to reach out to Jess or Jeff
-Even if you don't want to hammer, spectating is allowed and encouraged!
-Participation is free
-Young folk are encouraged to come, but we reserve the right to refuse hammer time if safety becomes a concern.
-Please fill out a liability form for any potential kids here (on site or through the quick release on the event page)
-Bringing a dish for our potluck lunch is highly encouraged.
-"Iron in the Hat" - bring something you want to raffle off, buy raffle tickets for a dollar. Winners will be drawn in the afternoon, and the proceeds will be used to help fund further blacksmithing events at the Berea Makerspace! Max of 500 raffle tickets will be distributed at $1 each.