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TEEN ART STUDIO: WELDING AND BLACKSMITHING - AGES 14-18

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Course Number: 213YTSC100

Dates: M, Tu, W, Th, F, June 28 - July 2, 2021
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Meets: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM , 5 sessions

Fee: $320.00

This course ended on July 2, 2021

Explore the basic techniques of blacksmithing using the forge, anvil and hammers. A range for forging techniques will be demonstrated for students to practice and use to work toward their own custom designs. Students will take home several finished projects. Projects include decorative and functional hooks, fire pokers candle holders and more. Bring bottled water. Students should wear comfortable, natural fiber (cotton) clothes they don't mind getting dirty, closed toed shoes, and safety glasses. The class occurs outdoors in a covered area.
Fee: $320.00

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Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Non-member$ 285.00
Optional FeeDonation$ 1.00
Mandatory FeeMaterials Fee$ 35.00

Thomas Beard

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(770) 448-3535
Tom's Classes

Tom began his jewelry career in 1974 when he opened "The Silversmith," a shop featuring fine craftsmen's work. There he designed, sold and repaired sterling silver and gold jewelry. In 1977 he moved to California to attend the Gemological Institute of America taking classes in jewelry repair, diamond setting, hand engraving and working part time in their Jewelry Crafts Department. Upon graduation from the Graduate Gemologist Program, Tom joined Tiffany & Co. His career experiences there included sales, grader and buyer of diamonds over one carat and Assistant Manager of both the Color Stone and Jewelry Manufacturing Departments in New York, NY. Since then, Tom has owned a goldsmith shop in Charleston, SC; worked 11 years for Maier & Berkele/Mayors Jewelers and five years at Neiman Marcus in their Precious Jewelry Salon. For five years, Tom worked as a metalsmith sculptor at Dillon Forge, a prestigious blacksmith shop specializing in architectural ironwork. Visit www.dillonforge.com for pictures of past projects.


Photo of pendant by Thomas Beard

Tom continues to take additional courses as well as give instruction. This has afforded him the opportunity to work with designers, jewelers, blacksmiths, clients and students. Tom has assisted Julia Woodman, a Master Silversmith, and Michael Good at Penland School of Crafts metalsmithing classes. He has taught at Spruill for over 20 years. The American Gem Society awarded Tom Registered Jeweler, and Certified Gemologist, and Certified Gemologist Appraiser.


Photo of work by Thomas Beard Photo of iron works by Thomas Beard
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John Scroggin

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burningjforge@hotmail.com
John's Classes

John has been blacksmithing for over 15 years now. He specializes in reproduction and early restoration, as well as functional art. His shop is based out of Roswell, Georgia, but John does a lot of traveling around the country to blacksmithing conferences and living-history events.

Date Day Time Location
06/28/2021Monday10 AM to 1 PM
06/29/2021Tuesday10 AM to 1 PM
06/30/2021Wednesday10 AM to 1 PM
07/01/2021Thursday10 AM to 1 PM
07/02/2021Friday10 AM to 1 PM

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