Lancaster Bible College (LBC) is working alongside local craftspeople to offer two non-credit Heritage Trades Workshops in April at the LBC Physical Plant Building, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. Participants will gain foundational skills in historical trades through a blend of demonstrations and guided practice.

A Timber Framing Workshop will be held from Monday to Wednesday, April 6 to 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will offer hands-on experience with traditional hand tools and classic joinery techniques, guided by skilled craftspeople. The registration deadline is Friday, April 3, and space is limited to 10 participants.

A Blacksmithing Workshop will be held from Wednesday to Friday, April 8 to 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will learn essential shop safety, identify and use core blacksmithing tools, and develop proper forging techniques. Under the direction of experienced instructors, participants will also explore key processes such as heating, shaping, and finishing metal. By the end of the workshop, each participant will finish his or her own metal projects. The program is geared toward beginners, craft enthusiasts, or those interested in traditional trades. The registration deadline is April 6, and space is limited to 12 participants.

Specific clothing and personal protective equipment are mandatory for both workshops, including safety glasses, closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants, and shirts with sleeves. Hair must be tied back and jewelry removed or secured. For the blacksmithing workshop, participants will be working near a forge and should avoid synthetic fabrics; natural fibers are recommended.

Both workshops are open to LBC students and members of the public who are age 16 and older. A signed liability waiver is required. Individuals under 18 years of age must receive a parent's consent.

There is a fee for each workshop, which includes lunch each day. For more details and to register, visit http://www.lbc.edu/events.