IHEA classes in Armory and cold metal craft

All classes are held outdoors at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival grounds, so be prepared for the weather. A mid-day meal will be provided. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.

Blacksmith Classes: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

All other classes: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Preregistration is required. Fees include any materials needed for use during class.

Students must be at least age 10 unless specified otherwise. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (Parent/guardian does not need to register or participate in the class.)

Use coupon code DEPOSIT50% to make a 50% non-refundable deposit on any class registration. The balance of the remaining class registration fees due must be paid prior to the first class. A limited number of scholarships are available for qualified applicants.

If you have a craft you are interested in learning, but don’t see a class offered here, don’t worry! We have instructors for any of our demo areas. Contact us and we will connect with you to discuss setting up a class.

Nate – From Student to Teacher

When I started I took the blacksmithing class. I really liked the one on one instruction. Everyone was so passionate about the subject that I wanted to learn more. So another blacksmith class and I was invited to aid after. I kept growing in the art and now have become a teacher as well. Looking forward every class to teach someone else the art in which I was taught.

hand carved spoon and santa ornament by an IHEA member

Celtic Love Spoon Class

In more recent years I felt a calling to learn to wood carve. I took the spoon carving class. Learned how to carve a Celtic love spoon. The instructor was once again very passionate about carving. Upon finishing the spoon I took another class on carving from another instructor (not IHEA) it was a good experience but not like I received with the instructor David. Also know as Mongo. I really enjoy the passion that the members of this group have towards their arts.

Leather tooling created by an IHEA leatherwork student

Beginning Leather Craft

The last class that I took with this group was beginning leather craft. Got to learn the basics and some more advanced skills. We made two different types of pouches in this class and I really learned a lot. The instructor was very understanding about me being a beginner even though there were more advanced students in the class. I was able to stay on track and complete one of my projects. The best thing about the class was having patterns for making future bags on my own. This is a great group and I would recommend them when looking for an new hobby.