Late to the party with this post but back in early spring I went to Memphis for the first time, and attended @phyreforge ‘s collaborative sculpture class at the @metalmuseum
Honoured to have spent this time with such an incredible group of talented people!
Special thanks to MAK @nettlefireforge and GARY @gary_perk for hosting me in their lovely abode
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This week’s throwback: ‘eddy’ is forged and fabricated silicon bronze.
This piece has traveled to exhibits in PA and WA, and I had the great honor of being invited to show it in No Place Like Home at the @metalmuseum curated by @andrewthorntonartist last year! eddy is now available in the gallery store at the @metalmuseumstore in Memphis, TN
Hello Instagram!
I’m back and am gonna play a little bit of catchup, beginning with this piece from June of ‘22 that I had the pleasure to make and install at @touchstonecenterforcrafts . ‘3 Forces’ is forged and fabricated steel pipe and flat bar; me for scale.
6th picture by @tomcikpots , 7th by Christina Lucibella
Had a super fun and silly time at @petersvalley last month teaching a 5 day introductory blacksmithing workshop focused on beverage utensils. The students did great work, Andrew @lifeofthefind was supremely helpful, and Anna @arkoplik was a delight as always. Wyatt @thatbeltbuckleguy even scored us some locally-made sodas so we could test out our openers 🍻 Thanks for having me! 📷 by Anna 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Had a great time at @petersvalley last weekend teaching a 3 day intro class for teens! Made lots of new friends and had a dang good time. Many thanks to @seanfitzkitchen and @arkoplik 🔥
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Hi friends, my dear friends are seeking support as they heal from Lyme disease. Community contributions towards my friends’ healing journey are greatly appreciated! This is an urgent and also long-term effort. This GoFundMe will enable my friends to stabilize their treatment for now, but Lyme is not supported by insurance so it’s up to us to mobilize to take care of our community 💚
Happy to say this show will be at Off the Rails Gallery in #arthouse6 until 10/16! Closing Reception 10/15 during the ABANA conference. 126 Walnut St in Johnstown! @touchstonecenterforcrafts
When I left Seattle, my mentor @alairwells sent me off with the very first hammer she ever forged as a loaner until I made my own 😭🥰 Over the last year and a half, it traveled with me to PA, back to the PNW, to PA again and now to Texas!
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Thanks to the generous help of @arkoplik I’ve finally forged my own first hammer! She’s a little funky but I’m in love 😍
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I’m eternally grateful for the enthusiasm, patience, and support of these amazing smiths.
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I’m looking forward to assisting @arkoplik at this weekend’s beginning blacksmithing class at @centerformetalarts in Johnstown PA! A couple of spaces have opened up, and there’s more info at centerformetalarts.org. Come learn to make a coat rack! 🔥🔥🔥
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📷 @arkoplik
