Blacksmith class in Arizona with Gordon Williams.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM - 6 PM (1 Hour Lunch)
$455
Level is Beginner/Intermediate. Class size is limited to 6. If class is
full we will contact you to see if another date will work for you. We do not
run your credit card online so be assured you will not be out your tuition.
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LEARN
basic techniques of blacksmithing
traditional joinery
forge welding
tool making
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FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED
propane forges and a coal forge anvils and vises
swage blocks
welding equipment
Sahinler Power Hammer
Baldor Grinder/Sander
lots of tools
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TAKE HOME FINISHED
PROJECTS (6-12)
rose leaf cup rack
hand-forged rose
animal heads and figures
wall-mounted riveted cup holder
knife
hooks or towel holder
tongs and veining chisel
and much more
Resident instructor Gordon Williams has been blacksmithing since 1990,
full-time since 1998. He has a production workshop in which he creates home
exterior/interior hardware, lamps, fire sets, coat and pot racks and exhibits
at several leading arts and crafts shows. Gordon taught classes at his shop,
Victory Forge, in the late ‘90’s and for Pieh Tool Company at the Bill Pieh
Resource for Metalwork since 2003.
He is a favorite demonstrator for the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association (AABA)
and other ABANA Chapters and often demonstrates before the public at fairs and
festivals. The Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA) Library has an
outstanding video available of Gordon demonstrating at the 2007 Blacksmith
Association of Missouri (BAM) conference. Gordon finds great joy in getting
his students “fired up” to unlock their artistic talents and a number of them
now have successful blacksmithing businesses. Williams' likes to keep things
lively and running in a fast paced manner!
Cancellation Policy:
$100 is non-refundable. The remainder of the fees may be applied to another
class within 14 days notice of class date. Cancellations after 14 days prior
to class are not refundable or transferable. Pieh Tool has the right to cancel
a class that is not full.
General Information:
We provide a complete workstation with gas forge, anvil, tools and vise.
Students should bring a notebook and pen. Students are required to wear safety
glasses, and ear protection. Pieh Tool has a full line of blacksmithing
supplies available for purchase as well.
Coffee, donuts and water provided.
Pieh Tool Co.
661 E Howards Rd Ste J
Camp Verde, AZ 86322