Blacksmithing 103 Workshop (May)

This class will be held on May 22, 2021 from 7AM to approximately 3PM.

Learn some basic forging techniques as you forge a bracelet and a pendant!  We will also show some jewelry soldering techniques, which in turn you will have an opportunity to do.  You will leave with at least two completed projects. This will be a fun & energetic class!

All materials and tools will be provided. Please bring safety glasses and work gloves if you have them. Closed toed shoes are required.

The price of the class is $285. You can either pay the full amount at the time you sign up or put half down to hold your spot. The balance will be due upon arriving at the workshop. If we do not receive enough registrations with deposit 30 days prior to the date of the class, we reserve the right to cancel the class with a full refund. Cancellation with a 100% refund can be done up to 30 days prior to the class. Cancellation within 2-4 weeks before the class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellation less than 14 days prior to class is non-refundable.

About the Instructor

Erik Bogner

Erik Bogner, originally from the Chicago area, always knew he would end up working with metal. But rather than getting a job at the steel mills in East Chicago as most of his family did, he opted to acquire a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University and his Masters of Fine Arts from Arizona State University in Jewelry and Metalsmithing.

Erik currently works for Grizzly Iron and is an adjunct Professor of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design at Scottsdale Community College.