Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta

Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House.

By Norway House

Date and time

Thursday, October 16 · 6 - 8pm CDT

Location

Norway House

913 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.


In this class, you’ll explore:

• Knife Anatomy: Understanding basic knife construction.
• Steel Types: Stainless vs. carbon steel vs. innovative “SuperSteels.”
• Sharpening Tools: Choosing between honing steel, ceramic, and diamond rods.
• The Science of Sharpness: What makes a knife sharp and how to achieve the perfect edge.
• Cutting Efficiency: How knives cut and why sharpness matters.


Bring your own knives to practice sharpening techniques during the session!


Make it a Hygge Evening!

Arrive early and enjoy Norway House’s Hygge Happy Hour, happening from 4–8 PM on February 20. Savor delicious bites, cozy vibes, and BOGO beer or wine specials before diving into this educational workshop.


Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and sharpen your skills!


Please Note: All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. Refunds and class credits are not available, so we kindly encourage you to confirm your availability for the scheduled date before registering. Thank you for your understanding and support of our programming!

Questions: Contact Carstens Smith, Education Coordinator, at classes@norwayhouse.org.

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Norway House

NORWAY HOUSE CONNECTS THE UNITED STATES WITH CONTEMPORARY NORWAY THROUGH ARTS | BUSINESS | CULTURE

As the window to contemporary Norway, Norway House is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that partners with businesses, organizations, and the community to celebrate a shared heritage. Norway House is a destination for the community with over 40,000 visitors annually. The big, blue Albert Quie Education Center opened its doors at 913 Franklin Ave, Minneapolis in May of 2015, strategically adjacent to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the Ventura Village neighborhood. The location boasts a rich and diverse residential history. 

Through our programs—which include the Galleri at Norway House, Minnesota Peace Initiative, and the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota—you can experience contemporary art, design, and music. Visitors can engage in discussion about important topics that share links to Norway and the global community. 

We serve not only as a center for our programming, but also as a convening space and resource for our business and non-profit partners, locally and globally.

$30 – $39.19