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Blacksmithing Workshop with Warren Holzman

June 20-23

Cost- $525

Gain inspiration from the metalwork found throughout the

Bryn Athyn Historic District — from intricate keys, to monel

metal screens, to handcrafted doors. Then, try your hand at the

ancient craft of blacksmithing. In this project-based course, you

will learn the basics of forging from master craftsman Warren

Holzman, and then make one or two projects, ranging from

simple furniture to ornamental work.

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Warren Holzman studied sculpture under Phoebe Adams at

Kutztown University, where he received his BFA in 1994. He

was awarded blacksmithing assistantships at Peters Valley

Craft Center and the Penland School of Crafts, and he has

worked as an industrial fabricator, refining his metalworking

skills and dedicating himself to his craft. In 2000, Warren

opened the Iron Studio Ltd., a custom blacksmithing shop



in Philadelphia known for its high-level craft. Warren was

recently commissioned by the City of Philadelphia to build a

piece of site-specific public art for Hawthorne Park in South

Philadelphia. He has served as an adjunct sculpture and large

metals teacher at Moore College of Art and Design, and

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he teaches forging at Bryn Athyn College and University of

Pennsylvania. 



register online at: brynathyn.edu/workshops 


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