Robert Schulz has been blacksmithing since 1996, focusing on the techniques of traditional joinery. He has been a student of many great smiths including Bill Fiorini, Chuck Patrick, Jim Batson, Tom Latane, Clay Spencer, Peter Ross, and has taken intensive internships at the John C. Campbell Folk School (N.C.) and Tillers International (MI). Along with blacksmithing, Robert and his family are homesteading their off-the-grid SW Wisconsin land practicing natural building techniques, draft horse power, and organic agriculture. Robert is also co-founder of the Driftless Folk School.
Robert Schulz teaches:
- Draft Horse Basics
- Building for the Future: Basic 2×4 Construction for Youth
- Blacksmithing: Forging out Kitchen Utensils
- Blacksmithing for Kids
- Blacksmithing: Opening Doors
- Straw/Clay Walls for Any Building
- Forge Welding Workshop
- Early American Knives
- Basics of Blacksmithing
- Blacksmithing: Sawtooth Trammel Chandelier
- Blacksmithing: Forging a Double Hook with Ball Ends
- Fencing Systems: Building a Non-electric Pasture Fence
- Blacksmithing: Strap Hinges