Blacksmithing
When it comes to studying the art of blacksmithing, it is difficult to find a better location
than Bryn Athyn. In addition to offering a beautiful and well-equipped shop that would
be the envy of any professional smith, we also provide access to an incredible collection
of metalwork that challenges the very notion of what blacksmithing is. Working under
the direction of professional instructors, who are nationally recognized as some of the
best in the industry today, you will have the opportunity to experience metalworking in a
most exciting and comprehensive way.
WORKSHOPS
Blacksmithing
with Warren Holzman
Blacksmithing
with John J. Rais
Blacksmithing
with Mike Rossi
June 20–23 — $525
July 17–20 — $525
July 31–August 3 — $525
July 10–13 — $525
In this fun, exploratory workshop you will deal primarily
By combining simple forging techniques, each student will build
Gain inspiration from the metalwork found throughout the
with hand-forged implements of beauty and function such
a versatile base of knowledge. Students will complete one or
Bryn Athyn Historic District — from intricate keys, to monel
as serving spoons and forks, spatulas and even basic door
two projects, while pushing themselves to develop a forging
metal screens, to handcrafted doors. Then, try your hand at the
handles. You will work primarily from the forge, covering a
vocabulary.
ancient craft of blacksmithing. In this project-based course, you
wide range of hammering techniques. Learn tapering, splitting,
will learn the basics of forging from master craftsman Warren
punching, riveting, and fire-welding. You will complete at least
Holzman, and then make one or two projects, ranging from
one hand-forged, hand-held piece of functional art you can be
simple furniture to ornamental work.
proud of. Bring your ideas and an open mind to the workshop –
Warren Holzman studied sculpture under Phoebe Adams at
experimentation is encouraged!
Mike Rossi studied blacksmithing at Northern Michigan
University and Cranbrook Academy of Art; additionally, he
apprenticed to several metalworkers around the country. He
has exhibited abroad and throughout the United States at
the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the National
Kutztown University, where he received his BFA in 1994. He
John Rais has been engaged in the field of metalsmithing and
Ornamental Metals Museum in Memphis, and the Target
was awarded blacksmithing assistantships at Peters Valley
object design for the past two decades. After earning a BFA in
Gallery in Alexandria, VA, in addition to several private
Craft Center and the Penland School of Crafts, and he has
Sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art and an MFA in
galleries. He has taught at