Dakota Tinworks
19th century tin reproductions, bespoke work, and modern decorative tin creations.
Open to the public
No
Provides courses or training
Yes
Available for craft fairs
Available - please ask about pricing
Contact
46554 South Dakota Highway 28
Estelline
South Dakota
57234-6032
Estelline
South Dakota
57234-6032
Karl-Josef Schmidt
About
Karl-Josef Schmidt is an historical tinsmith, specializing in 19th century reproductions. He trained with tinsmith Loren Miller at the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer in Grand Island, Nebraska, and with master tinsmith William McMillen at Historic Eastfield Village in rural East Nassau, New York. He uses primarily antique, 19th century tinsmith's tools in his workshop, drawing on historical tinware examples for inspiration.