NESM
New England School of Metalwork 2025 Classes
Accredited by the American Bladesmith Society
Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course)
April 14- 25
Instructor: Co taught by ABS Mastersmiths Lin Rhea and Josh Fisher
Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day, no class on weekend in-between
Skill level: Beginner and up
Handles and Guards (1-week course)
June 16-20
Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Timothy Potier
Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day
Skill level: Beginner and up
Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course)
November 3-14
Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Timothy Potier
Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm, no class on the weekend.
Skill level: Beginner and up
Intro to Bladesmithing is a two-week course designed for anyone interested in making high quality, hand-forged blades and includes lecture and hands-on work, all taught by ABS Master Smiths. Metal selection, blade function and different blade design will be discussed. Hand forging to shape, normalizing, heat treating, grinding and tempering will all be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness and flexibility. Handles and guards are not of this course but be thoroughly discussed and students should be prepared to venture into a Handles and Guards course next.
Within the two weeks of training, students should be able to make a blade which will pass the equivalent of a Journeyman Smith Performance Test. Successful completion of this course will reduce the required three (3) year waiting period as an ABS Apprentice member by one (1) year and will be eligible to submit their knives for ABS Journeyman Smith judging in two (2) years.
Classes conducted at:
New England School of Metalwork
7 Albiston Way, Auburn, Maine 04210
for additional Class Schedule and Registration Information
Contact Dereck Glaser (207) 777-3375
or Email [email protected]
Download the form below, print and fill out, mail or scan/email to us:
Nesm Registration Form
New England School of Metalwork 2024 Classes
Accredited by the American Bladesmith Society
Intermediate Bladesmithing (1-week course)
March 4 through March 8
Instructor: Ben Breda
Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day.
Skill level: Beginner and up
Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course)
April 1st through April 12th
Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Lin Rhea
Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day, no class on weekend in-between
Skill level: Beginner and up
Handles and Guards (1-week course)
June 17-21
Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Timothy Potier
Monday through Friday, 8am—5pm each day
Skill level: Beginner and up
Introduction to Bladesmithing (2-week course)
September 30 – October 11
Instructor: ABS Mastersmith, Timothy Potier
Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm, no class on the weekend.
Skill level: Beginner and up
Intro to Bladesmithing is a two-week course designed for anyone interested in making high quality, hand-forged blades and includes lecture and hands-on work, all taught by ABS Master Smiths. Metal selection, blade function and different blade design will be discussed. Hand forging to shape, normalizing, heat treating, grinding and tempering will all be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness and flexibility. Handles and guards are not of this course but be thoroughly discussed and students should be prepared to venture into a Handles and Guards course next.
Within the two weeks of training, students should be able to make a blade which will pass the equivalent of a Journeyman Smith Performance Test. Successful completion of this course will reduce the required three (3) year waiting period as an ABS Apprentice member by one (1) year and will be eligible to submit their knives for ABS Journeyman Smith judging in two (2) years.
Classes conducted at:
New England School of Metalwork
7 Albiston Way, Auburn, Maine 04210
for additional Class Schedule and Registration Information
Contact Dereck Glaser (207) 777-3375
or Email [email protected]
Download the form below, print and fill out, mail or scan/email to us:
Nesm Registration Form
2022 New England School of Metalwork Bladesmithing Youth Day
Bladesmithing Youth Day (1day course)
March 19
Skill level: Beginner and up
Classes conducted at:
New England School of Metalwork
7 Albiston Way, Auburn, Maine 04210
for additional Class Schedule and Registration Information
Contact Dereck Glaser (207) 777-3375
or Email [email protected]
Download the form below, print and fill out, mail or scan/email to us:
Nesm Registration Form
Employment Opportunity With NESM
The New England School of Metalwork is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. A full time position and highly unique opportunity to grow, learn and expand while accessing many of the country’s top craftsman in a state of the art facility. Suitable individuals will have a minimum of 2-3 years of blacksmithing experience but with 3-5 years concentration and accomplishment in Bladesmithing. A good working knowledge of Social media and its management, some marketing skills and potential instructional skill. Candidates should possess a keen level of dedication, organization and initiative. You will be a part of an established nonprofit educational team that’s been growing for over 20 years.
Potential for advancement and willing to train. Please forward current CV, resume and portfolio examples to [email protected], email for detailed prospectus of position.