NEWFIELD — Nineteenth Century Willowbrook Village will present the following programs through early March:

”¢ Feb. 22-23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Metal Casting Class: Make Your Own Metal Casting Furnace.” Create a metal melting furnace fueled by propane for aluminum, brass and bronze casting. Tuition for nonmembers is $175, and $165 for members. There is also a minimal charge for materials.

”¢ Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m.: “Kid’s Recycle a Button Workshop.” Use antique buttons to create original jewelry items like brooches, rings and earrings. Cold connection techniques such as riveting, along with traditional jewelry-making skills, will be used to assemble one-of-a-kind wearables. Beach glass and other found objects are also welcome. Ages 12 and up may participate. Cost is $75 for nonmembers, and $65 members. Extra materials are available from the instructor for a range of prices.

”¢ March 1-2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Blacksmithing: Make a Draw Knife and/or Slicks.” Shape a blade with spring steel with a coal or propane forge. Cost for nonmembers is $275, and $265 for members.

”¢ March 8-9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Woodworking: Create a Shaving Horse Class.” With master woodworker Fred Chellis of New Windsor Chairs, students will learn riving, an early woodworking technique in which a froe, wedges and a maul are used to split logs into workable lumber. Cost for nonmembers is $275, and $265 for members. A package deal is being offered for those who also take the blacksmithing class; a 20 percent discount will be given for this class.

To register, or for more information, call 793-2784.

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