Craft and Trades program 28w (Tuesdays)
Homeschool Trades Program (blacksmithing, welding, woodworking) Ages 11-17. September 1 – April 6
Available spots
Service Description
Homeschool Craft and Trades Program 28 Session Semester • Ages 11–17 Tuesdays • 10 AM to 1 PM • September 1, 2026 to April 6, 2027 This is our hands-on school year (1.0 CU) where teens learn blacksmithing, welding, and woodworking through real tools, real projects, in a safety-focused workshop environment. Students explore the history and science of each craft while building confidence, creativity, and practical skill. No prior experience required. 🔨 Introduction to Blacksmithing (5 Sessions) Students learn tapering, scrolling, twisting, punching, and basic metallurgy while completing three forged projects. Open studio time supports fitting, sanding, and finishing the final piece. ⚒️ Intermediate Blacksmithing (5 Sessions) Students refine hammer technique, learn traditional joinery, and use modern forging equipment. The module concludes with a multi-component forged project requiring accuracy and planning. 🔧 Introduction to Welding (5 Sessions) Students learn welding-shop safety, basic metallurgy, and hands-on use of angle grinders, oxy acetylene torches, plasma cutters, belt grinders, and other essential tools. Several small welded projects reinforce cutting, fitting, and fabrication skills. 🔩 Intermediate Welding (5 Sessions) Students design and fabricate a multi-component welded project, such as a small furniture piece or wine bottle holder. Instruction focuses on cleaner welds, better fit-up, precise cutting, and proper sequencing. 🪚 Foundations of Woodworking (4 Sessions) Students learn fundamental woodworking skills while creating a project. Learning safe tool use, accurate layout, cutting and drilling, structural and dovetail joinery, glue-ups, sanding, shaping, and finishing. 📘⚒️ Theory and Touchstone (4 Sessions) One classroom session covers material science, design fundamentals, blueprint overview, project planning, and design drawing. Three sessions are dedicated to creating the final touchstone project. 12 open studio sessions support sanding, finishing, and completing all semester work. (Tuesdays or Thursdays 6 PM - 9 PM) 📅 Schedule Tuesdays • 10 AM to 1 PM September 1, 2026 - April 6, 2027 School Breaks: • Thanksgiving Week • December 21 to January 4 • March 22 to 28 Total hours: 120 💲 Tuition and Payments Tuition: 2,950 dollars • $1,000 due May 15 • $1,000 due August 15 • $950 dollars due November 15 Enrollment requires a commitment for the entire school year! Tuition is non-refundable and not prorated.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
These policies are a condensed version of our full Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: https://www.guildfl.com/policies All our programs, classes, workshops, courses, and camps are open to everyone; no membership required. Please review the published prerequisites before enrolling in intermediate and advanced offerings. Registration & Cancellations - All registrations are non-refundable. - Cancel ≥7 days in advance: receive full credit for a future program. - Cancel <7 days: receive 50% credit for a future program. - One-time rescheduling allowed if requested at least 72 hours before the start of your scheduled class - Further reschedules or cancellations = no credit. - If booking includes multiple students, you must share info for each one. Late cancellations impact us financially; please notify us promptly. Please contact us by phone or email to request changes. Missed Classes No refunds or make-ups for missed classes unrelated to Guild or faculty issues. No Prorating Tuition is not adjusted for late starts or missed days. Program Changes & Cancellations - We reserve the right to substitute instructors, adjust, or cancel programs - Weather-related cancellations will be rescheduled based on availability. - If the Guild cancels a class, a full refund will be issued. - We notify participants of cancellations at least 48 hours in advance when the minimum participation isn’t met. Safety & Liability The Guild, Urban Craft and Folk Art School, and Dark Angel Armory & Forge are not liable for injuries. By registering, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for the associated risk with the class content. Participants may be photographed for promotional use. Contact the Director before your program starts to address privacy requests. All students (or guardians) must sign a waiver upon arrival, which includes: - Liability Release - Photo/Video Consent (The form is also available online.) Youth Programs Guidelines No supervision before 9:30 AM. No curbside drop-off/pick-up. An adult must sign in/out. Parents are required to attend a 15-minute safety briefing on the first day. Morning sessions end at 1:00 PM, and afternoon sessions end at 4:30 PM. Supervised lunch breaks are provided for both AM and PM enrollments. Bring your lunch and snacks. Fridge & microwave available. A sign-in/out sheet is provided daily. Please include your best contact number. For alternate pick-up, please notify us in writing and list the information on the sign-in sheet.
Contact Details
205 NW 16th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060, USA
+19549983473
Info@GuildFL.com