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Workshops | Blacksmithing
John Boyd Smith | Low Country Table (detail) |
Scott Lankton | Sutton Hoo Sword (reproduction/detail)
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Steve Williamson | Forged Dragon Head
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June 2-6 |
July 7-11 |
Be Seated
Jay Burnham Kidwell
$420
Create a chair while learning and utilizing traditional blacksmithing techniques such as: upsetting, drawing out, splitting, mortise and tenon construction, and fire welding. Beginning-Intermediate
Studio artist Jay Burnham Kidwell, Metal Design and Restoration Professor Emeritus at Mohave Community College in Arizona, teaches and exhibits nationally.
Contact: 928.565.3796 |
Capturing Nature in Forged Steel
John Boyd Smith
$420
Learn to forge motifs from nature in steel including: leaves, flowers, animals, birds, and fish. Gain skill at creating realistic forms and details. Intermediate-Advanced; Materials Fee $15, payable to instructor
Architectural metalsmith for over 30 years, John Boyd Smith’s work is included in the books Architectural Ironwork, Ironwork Today, Ironwork- Dynamic Details, and Fireplace Accessories.
Contact: flemingsmith@aol.com;
www.johnboydsmith.com
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June 9-13
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July 14-18
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Forging Animal Heads
Steve Williamson
$420
Learn the techniques and processes to forge a variety of animal heads including: dragon, bear, horse, steer, bobcat, wolf and more! Intermediate-Advanced; Materials Fee $20, payable to instructor
Steve Williamson operates a blacksmith shop in Columbia, TN; he teaches nationally and internationally.
Contact: sslw2@aol.com |
Forging Three-Dimensional Forms
John Rais
$420
Learn to create volumetric forms from sheet, plate, and structural steel. Focus on several techniques including: sinking, anticlastic forming, joinery, and some fabrication. Projects include vessels, sculptural and functional objects. All skill levels
John Rais, MFA/Metalsmithing Cranbrook Academy of Art, creates sculpture, vessels, furniture and architectural metal objects for clients and galleries internationally. His work is in numerous books and publications.
Contact: johnjrais@gmail.com; www.johnraisstudios.com |
June 16-20
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A Blacksmithing Primer
Randy McDaniel
$420
Learn the basics of hot forging or sharpen your existing skills. Gain confidence with coal fire control, hammering, making tools, forge welding and much more. Beginning
Randy McDaniel, a blacksmith for 35+ years, teaches and demonstrates for major schools and national and regional blacksmith associations. He is author of A Blacksmithing Primer.
Contact: rams4g@msn.com; www.drgnfly4g.com |
Handmade Knives
Don Fogg
$420
Create beautiful knives with simple tools. Learn to forge blades, shape and file, and finish them with hand tools. Complete at least one knife during the class. Beginning
Don Fogg is an ABS Mastersmith working in his craft for nearly 30 years. An experienced teacher, Fogg enjoys sharing his enthusiasm and experience with others.
Contact: dfogg@ dfoggknives.com; www.dfoggknives.com |
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July 28-August 1 |
Blacksmithing: Techniques & Tools for the Shop
James Viste
$420
Learn beginning to intermediate forging techniques in traditional decorative iron, with an emphasis on tool and jig making. Cover uses for mild and tool steel. Create a broad variety of tools and use them to create samples of their function. Beginning-Intermediate
James Viste, MFA/Cranbrook Academy of Art, is the manager of EdgeWise Forge in Detroit, MI, and a craft technician at the College for Creative Studies. He exhibits his work in a variety of forums.
Contact: grumblejunky@hotmail.com |
Pattern-Welded Steel
Scott Lankton
$420
Learn billet construction and preparation, forge welding, pattern manipulation, composite blades, and finishing. Explore uses for pattern-welded steel including: blades, jewelry and sculpture. Plan to work hard and have fun! Beginning (with basic blacksmithing skills)-Advanced; Materials Fee $80, payable to instructor
Scott Lankton reproduced the Sutton Hoo Sword for the British Museum in London. He enjoys making composite patterns and larger blades.
Contact: slankton33@comcast.net |
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