During this workshop, participants will spend three days working collaboratively under Pete Braspenninx’s guidance to forge and assemble an outdoor sculpture of many components. Techniques will focus on traditional joinery and clean, consistent forgings. This workshop is open to advanced participants: registrants should be familiar with blacksmithing equipment and processes.
One space in this workshop is available to beginning blacksmiths through the Carlsen Master Class Scholarship. Click here to apply: https://www.metalmuseum.org/about-4
Pete Braspenninx, owner of Phyre Forge, is a graduate of the University of Michigan school of art and design (2004). He is an artist, blacksmith, and educator. His work has been shown, collected, and published nationally and internationally. His work focuses primarily on building shape and line through visual connections and joinery using traditional skills to make modern forms.
Breakfast, lunch, and light snacks are provided Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Camping on the museum grounds is available for free; more information for nearby lodging will be provided to participants.
Tuition: $550 | Materials: $50
Instructor: Pete Braspenninx | Prerequisites: Blacksmithing I | Level: Intermediate | Ages: 18+
"Silver" members and above receive a 10% discount off class tuition. Call before you order to retrieve your Member Discount Code.
