Winter Knifesmithing Workshop

Friday - Sunday, January 23 - 25

$ 250 - $350

Winter Knifesmithing Workshop

with Grant Adkisson and Nico Piedrahita

Join master blacksmithing mentor, Grant Adkisson, to make your own knife!

Strike hammer to steel to craft a sturdy yet elegant tool.

What: 3-Day Knifesmithing Workshop

When: January 23-25, 9AM-4PM

Where: ‍ ‍Convenient drop-off and pick up in Asheville. Ride in the van to and from

Grant’s blacksmithing workshop at Corylace Cove in Marshall.

How much: $250-$350 sliding scale

*Previous blacksmithing experience is highly encouraged but not required.

About Grant:

Grant was first inspired to teach in the 90s when he attended an outdoor camp as a teen and worked as a counselor in training. He is passionate about connecting young people to practical skills that will help them to build resilience in their daily lives. He has worked with many organizations including Forest Floor, Ancestral Knowledge, Firefly Gathering and Florida Earthskills. He was the Youth Programs Coordinator for Earthskills Rendezvous for eight years. He and his partner, Sara Henry, are the founders of Corylace Cove and have been running their own programs for youth since 2021.