You know what’s better than binge-watching another mediocre Netflix series? Learning a new skill, getting your hands dirty, and going home with something you created with your own two hands. Craftsman Ave’s new lineup of classes is officially here, and—spoiler alert—it’s 🔥.
Whether you’re looking to flex your inner blacksmith or restore a piece of nostalgic tech glory, we’ve got a class for that. And yes, like all our workshops, they’re:
- Beginner + Family Friendly (Bring your partner, your parents, or your 12-year-old nephew who just discovered fire.)
- One-and-Done Sessions (Leave with a handmade masterpiece the same day you make it.)
- Satisfaction Guaranteed (Not happy? We’ll fix that.)
Let’s meet the new lineup 👇
- Refurbish & Upcycle a Classic Game Boy
- Make a Legendary Damascus Knife
- Forge a Knife for the Hunt
- COMING SOON: Craft a Tufted Rug, Build a Bluetooth Speaker
🎮 Refurbish & Upcycle a Classic Game Boy
Class Type: Upcycling + Retro Tech
Duration: 3-4 Hours
What You’ll Make: A fully functional, totally unique Game Boy (yes, the actual 90s handheld!)
Is your screen time feeling a little… soul-crushing? Ditch your smartphone and spend a few hours actually fixing a classic piece of tech. In this workshop, you’ll take apart a real-deal Game Boy, clean it up, and customize it with a brand new shell, buttons, and screen. Think of it as tech therapy—with tools. Bonus: you’ll get to flex those upcycling muscles and help save a bit of e-waste from the landfill. And you’ll get something new to play with for screen time instead of restarting that Hulu show you’ve watched a million times.
🔪 Make a Legendary Damascus Steel Knife
Class Type: Knife Making
Duration: 9 Hours, including a lunch break
What You’ll Make: A stunning, one-of-a-kind Damascus steel camp knife
Damascus steel: the stuff of legends, and now the stuff of your knife block. In this workshop, you’ll start with a damascus billet and use a stock removal technique to design a knife that’s all your own. Customize the handle and leave with a beautiful blade perfect for cutting steak.
Note: This one makes an unforgettable gift for that hard-to-shop-for person who already owns every multitool in existence.
🔪 Forge A Knife for the Hunt
Class Type: Knife Making
Duration: 3-4 Hours
What You’ll Make: A heavy-duty hunting knife with a hand-finished handle
Channel your inner wilderness warrior (or just pretend you’re in a gritty survival movie for an afternoon). This class is all about forging a seriously tough hunting knife, made by you, for you. Finish the handle with a paracord wrap of the color of your choosing and walk away with a tool that looks like it belongs in a museum—or your next backcountry camping trip.
Also, let’s be honest—this is way cooler than ordering another factory-made knife online.
Come Get Your Hands Dirty
Whether you’re upcycling tech or forging steel, every class at Craftsman Ave gives you that instant gratification of making something awesome in a single session. No experience? No problem. We’ve got expert instructors, safety gear, and a zero-judgment policy (except for that one guy who brought flip-flops to blacksmithing—don’t be that guy). PLUS, we’re always coming up with new classes based on what YOU want to create. So check back soon to see what else we’re up to!
Ready to make something unforgettable?