About this Event
Canister Damascus is a distinctive form of pattern-welded steel created by forging a mixture of powdered steel and solid metal pieces inside a sealed steel container, or "canister." Under intense heat and pressure, these materials fuse into a single solid billet. Once the canister is removed, the billet reveals unique, often unpredictable patterns that make every piece one of a kind.
In this hands-on class, students will design and assemble a canister billet, forge-weld it, and draw it out using our induction forge in Brooklyn. The course covers safety, material selection, canister preparation, forge welding, and basic forging techniques. By the end of the class, each student will leave with a forged Damascus billet ready for further refinement.
Students are encouraged to bring clean steel items to include in their billets, such as springs or ball bearings. Materials must be free of grease, oil, paint, and other contaminants. Contact us if you have questions about suitable materials.
SESSIONS AND PRICING
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
10am - 4pm
$375 - Non-Members
$330 - Members
$20 - Materials fee
PREREQUISITES:
This is open to anyone 18 and up. No experience necessary. Please wear hair tied back, closed-toe boots, jeans, and long-sleeved shirts.
MATERIALS:
Your materials fee pays for steel. We provide safety protection including safety glasses, leather jackets, and gloves.
INSTRUCTOR:
Scott (he/him) is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Makerspace NYC. Scott holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art as well as an A.A.S. in Graphic Design. He has been a ‘maker’ for over twenty-five years, creating sculptures, furniture, vehicles, and instruments. His 25 years of architectural metalwork experience can be seen in private residences, storefronts, museums, and restaurants all over New York City. Recent clients range from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Stella McCartney’s flagship store in Soho, to the Museum of the Chinese in the Americas, and Cartier’s exterior gates and window guards.
Scott has created, guided, and managed the development of industrial fabrication at Makerspace's Staten Island & Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) locations. Scott holds proficiencies in a myriad of extensive fabrication tools and techniques that cover the gamut of engineering and application in bringing true products to life.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:
Class size limited to 6 students. Minimum 3 students. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum amount of students. If we cancel, we will refund you in full and notify you. You may cancel and get a full refund up to seven days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day.
LOCATION:
Makerspace NYC Brooklyn Army Terminal 140 58th St Building B, Unit 1C
Located on the first floor next to Pete's Restaurant
For detailed directions by car (free parking), subway or ferry go to:https://www.bklynarmyterminal.com/visit
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