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Tiller's International

10515 E O P Ave [email protected]

Enriching communities worldwide by sharing fundamental agricultural skills.

Upcoming Events

August

fri01aug9:00 ammon04(aug 4)5:00 pmOxen BasicsThis four-day class creates skills in driving, training, and yoking in a sequence of hands-on experiences.

sat02aug(aug 2)9:00 amsun03(aug 3)5:00 pmThe Art of Broom Making (Canceled)This 2-day workshop will give you a chance to explore artistic and fun techniques in broom making.

sat09aug(aug 9)9:00 amsun10(aug 10)5:00 pmCoppersmithingThis is a beginners class for those who are interested in learning the basic skills to manipulate copper.

thu21aug(aug 21)9:00 amfri22(aug 22)5:00 pmDraft Horse BasicsIn this two-day class, experienced teamsters share draft horse handling, hitching, and driving skills.

September

sat13sep(sep 13)9:00 amsun14(sep 14)5:00 pmBlacksmithing IIThis two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I.

tue16sep(sep 16)9:00 amsat20(sep 20)5:00 pmWindsor Chair MakingIn this five day class, students will fabricate parts and assemble them for the construction of a Windsor chair.

tue16sep(sep 16)9:00 amsat20(sep 20)5:00 pmStone MasonryIn this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone.

sat20sep(sep 20)9:00 amsun21(sep 21)5:00 pmDancing/Decorative BroomsIf you are a broom dancer, want to become one, or simply interested in having a one-of-a-kind decorative broom for your home, learn to make one yourself!

sat20sep1:00 pm4:00 pmTomato CanningHands on how to prepare and preserve tomatoes using hot water bath, glass jars, and lids. 

mon22sep(sep 22)9:00 amsat27(sep 27)5:00 pmTimber Framing & RaisingMastering the Craft of Timber Framing: Traditional Techniques for Modern Structures

tue23sep(sep 23)9:00 amsat27(sep 27)5:00 pmStone MasonryIn this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone.

October

sat04oct9:00 am12:00 pmForaging and Medicinal Plant IDThis half-day class will be an engaging guided walk through the land where students will learn to identify, sample, and harvest seasonal plants.

sat11oct(oct 11)9:00 amsun12(oct 12)5:00 pmParent and Teen BlacksmithingMany teens see blacksmithing in movies, video games, and online and become curious about this timeless trade.

sat11oct(oct 11)9:00 amsun12(oct 12)5:00 pmOxen DrivingOxen can be an alternative to tractors and are an excellent resource on small farms or in woodlots.

fri17oct(oct 17)9:00 amsun19(oct 19)5:00 pmCoopering TankardThis small coopering project is a straight staved small container, with a twist, mainly the handle, and cover.

tue21oct(oct 21)9:00 amsat25(oct 25)5:00 pmCoopering BarrelsIn this class, each student will complete a 5-gallon pin keg made with white oak.

November

sat08nov(nov 8)9:00 amsun09(nov 9)5:00 pmBlacksmithing IIThis two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I.

sat15nov9:00 am12:00 pmWood Fundamentals III: Basic Edge Tool UseA basic understanding of edge tools is key in woodworking.

fri21nov(nov 21)9:00 amsat22(nov 22)5:00 pmBlacksmithing IIIThis two-day class teaches new skills such as forge brazing and ornate punch & chisel work.