Schedule Release coming Soon!
We'll be releasing our 2026-27 class schedules and accepting sign-ups later this spring. Keep an eye out, or submit your email address below to receive updates.
2-week courses
We offer two long-format classes, both offered multiple times per year. Build yourself a bicycle frame!
Our traditional, two-week-long classes have a student-teacher ratio of 3:1 (6 students and 2 instructors per class). Each course is taught by a guest instructor and led by one of our four in-house builders.
Framebuilding 1
Framebuilding 1 is an introductory, intensive, two-week-long course guiding students through the process of designing and making their own custom steel bicycle frame.
The course focuses on foundational fabrication skills including drafting, hand-tool work, basic manual machining, oxy-fuel brazing, and TIG welding. Framebuilding 1 is ideal for students with limited or no framebuilding experience who desire to fabricate their own steel bicycle frame from start-to-finish. Students are not expected to have any metalworking background, though basic hands-on abilities make for a more positive experience. Frame design options are focused, and all lessons are taught at a deliberate, beginner-friendly pace. At the end of the two week course, students leave with a completed, ready-to-paint steel bicycle frame, and a foundational understanding of how a bicycle frame is made.
Duration: 10-days
Price: $3,800*
Offered: 8x per year
Framebuilding 2
Framebuilding 2 is an intensive, two-week-long course guiding students through the process of designing and making their own custom steel or titanium bicycle frame.
The course focuses on foundational fabrication skills such as drafting, manual machining, oxy-fuel brazing, and TIG welding. Students are also introduced to CAD/CAM/CNC, and 3D-printing from a framebuilding perspective. Frame design options are curated but numerous; options to satisfy most modern standards and component desires are available. If time permits, students are encouraged to build a steel fork or stem to compliment their class-built frame. Upon completion of the course, students leave with a completed, ready-to-finish, steel or titanium bicycle frame and fork/stem.
In order to participate in Framebuilding 2, students must first complete Framebuilding 1 or demonstrate (via application) previous framebuilding or fabrication experience.
Duration: 10-days
Price (Steel): $4,200*
Price (Ti): $4,800*
Offered: 2x per year
1-week Clinics
In addition, we offer a unique, 5-day course.
Our shorter class has a student-teacher ratio of 3:1 (6 students and 2 instructors per class). Each course is taught by our team of in-house instructors alongside invited guest instructors.
Modern Metalwork
Modern Metalwork is a unique, week-long course focused on teaching the foundational skills involved in bicycle framebuilding and other light-metalworking through the lens of an introductory project. Rather than build a custom bicycle frame from the ground up, students build a selected component or practice-focused piece, utilizing skills taught by our in-house team. Students are introduced to TIG welding (steel & titanium), brazing, and manual machining. Time is spent practicing demonstrated skills in a fun, collaborative environment and then utilizing those skills to build a rack, stem, balance bike, or other unique project. In addition, students are given ample opportunity to visit Portland's numerous framebuilding and small-craft shops and meet with industry folks.
No experience necessary—come learn a thing!
Duration: 5-days
Price: Varies, see schedule
Offered: 6x per year
Upcoming Modern Metalwork Classes:
Rack Clinic; Stem Clinic; Build a Balance Bike; The Art of Bending; Framebuilding from 'Scratch'
2 & 3-day Seminars
We offer several 2 and 3-day seminars, each taking place monthly or bi-monthly.
Our short seminars have a student-to-teacher ratio of 3:1 (6 students, 2 instructors). Each seminar is taught by our team of in-house builders with assistance from local guest instructors.
TIG Welding
Foundations: TIG Welding is a 3-day seminar focused on TIG welding the thin-walled steel and titanium tubing used in bicycle construction. The course consists of lectures on welding theory, hands-on demonstrations, and ample practice time under the watchful eyes of experienced welders. Students gain an understanding of the welding equipment, settings, consumables, and techniques typically used in bicycle framebuilding, and enough practice and knowledge to safely weld a basic bicycle frame together. No prior welding experience is required, and all materials, supplies, and safety equipment are provided.
Duration: 3-days
Offered: Monthly
Price: $1100*
Oxy-fuel brazing
Foundations: Brazing is a 2-day seminar focused on the silver and bronze brazing techniques used in bicycle framebuilding. The course consists of brief lectures on brazing theory, hands-on demonstrations, and ample practice time under the watchful eye of experienced builders. Students gain an understanding of the brazing equipment, consumables, and techniques typically used in steel-frame bicycle fabrication. No previous experience is required, and all materials and safety equipment are provided. Upon completion of the seminar, students leave with enough knowledge and practice time to safely braze together a basic bicycle frame.
Duration: 2-days
Offered: Monthly
Price: $900*
Manual Machining
Foundations: Manual Machining is a 3-day seminar focused on the basics of milling machine & metal lathe operation. The course includes discussions on where and how to acquire machine tools, appropriate machines for framebuilding applications, and techniques for operations common to bicycle construction. Students practice mitering thin-walled bicycle tubing, making small lathe parts, and operating both vertical and horizontal milling machines. An emphasis is put on safety and best practices, and students leave the seminar with a fundamental understanding of, and appreciation for, manual machine tools.
Duration: 3-days
Offered: Bi-monthly
Price: $1100*
Class Schedule Coming Soon!
We'll be releasing our 2026 and 2027 class schedules and accepting sign-ups later this spring. Keep an eye out, or submit your email address below to receive updates.
*All prices are not yet official and may change slightly—up or down—before we open our doors!