Hands-on classes that teach you to sharpen, clean, oil and store your tools so they last for decades.
A sharp tool is a safe tool. Clean cuts heal faster, sharp hoes glide through weeds instead of bouncing, and a honed shovel slices through roots with half the effort. Yet very few gardeners were ever shown how to sharpen and maintain their tools properly.
In our small-group workshops you will learn exactly that — with your own tools in your hands. We cover files, whetstones and diamond hones, the right bevel angles, rust removal, handle care and winter storage, so your tools keep working for decades.
Bring the tools you want to sharpen, work gloves and safety glasses. We provide files, stones, oils and cleaning supplies at in-person workshops.
Absolutely. We start with safety, clamping and correct technique, and every participant works at their own pace with close supervision.
Our focus is teaching, but private sessions can include sharpening your most important tools together with you.
A sharp tool does half the work for you. Learn how to clean, sharpen, and store pruners, shovels, hoes, and knives, plus the right angles and a simple seasonal maintenance schedule.
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