Center for Metal Arts

From Blacksmithing Basics to Hot Sheet Forming and Renaissance Dimensional Forging, the Center for Metal Arts has posted an exciting workshop schedule for Winter 2011. Learn blacksmithing with a rising first-class educator or take a master class.

Copper Fold Forming meets the holiday spirit in this combined introductory workshop and open studio invitation for workshop alumni at the Center for Metal Arts in the restored Icehouse in Florida, NY.

Learn beginner and advanced copper fold forming techniques in this 2-day workshop at the Center for Metal Arts, where origami and blacksmithing meet for some stunning new design ideas. Take one or both workshops for your own "holiday special event".

Charles Lewton-Brain, Canadian jeweler, educator and inventor of the fold-forming technique, will be in New York for a rare 3-day workshop, July 30-August 1, 2010. This seminar is a chance to learn his latest explorations in chasing and repousse..

Learn beginner and advanced copper fold forming techniques in this full weekend workshop at the Center for Metal Arts, where origami and blacksmithing meet for some stunning new design ideas. Take one or both workshop days for your own "summer camp".

Origami meets the blacksmith's hammer in this popular hands-on workshop at the Center for Metal Arts, on Saturday May 22, 2010.

The most-requested course at the Center for Metal Arts is a basic blacksmithing class for beginners. Combines this with dynamic young blacksmith and emerging artist Andy Dohner for a very satisfying day at the forge.

The Center for Metal Arts is holding another workshop on Copper Fold Forming for artists, designers, and metal artisans on Saturday April 17, 2010 at the metal arts studio in downstate New York. Register early, as classes fill quickly.

International blacksmith educator and forging innovator Uri Hofi returns to the Center for Metal Arts June 14-25, 2010 for a rare US workshop appearance for sculptors, industrial designers, metal artists and jewelers.

Sculptor Frederic Crist will headline another two-day workshop March 20-21, 2010 at the Center for Metal Arts in downstate New York. In this hands-on workshop, Crist will explore the confluence of blacksmith techniques and new sculptural works.