CRAIG HENSHAW
Craig Henshaw is a Muskoka craftsman in the heart of cottage country. He hand-makes Damascus knives in the traditional manner as a way to slow down and connect with the natural world.
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Craig teaches the only college level Bladesmithing course in Canada at Fleming College in Haliburton, Ontario.
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Craig is a professionally trained teacher in current good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. He has 20 yrs experience as a teacher with a focus both in a Academic and in Technological studies at the highschool and university level. Craig also currently holds an Apprentice rating with the American Bladesmith Association while awaiting the test for his Journeyman Smith designation.
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Craig Henshaw:
Honours Visual Arts, English Minor 1999
Bachelor of Education 2000
Both from the University of Western Ontario
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BOOK A CLASS, YOUR NEXT BLADE IS CALLING
Henshaw Blades maintains a fully equipped workshop in a luxurious Muskoka setting on the water.
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Craig teaches a range of classes in collaboration with partner schools, guiding students along their knifemaking journeys. This summer, catch Craig teaching the Bladesmithing program at Fleming College, Haliburton Campus.
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Check back details on new pop-up classes Craig will be instructing in 2024!
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LETS TALK SHARP THINGS
