Forging New Works: Fire and Hot Iron for the Sculptor

Feb. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- The Center for Metal Arts in downstate New York will host another hands-on workshop intensive with sculptor Frederic Crist to explore basic skills, process and tools that bring the forge into the sculptural process. Participants will explore the processes and vocabulary of forging iron, and go on to create individual pieces. Participants will also investigate the many different assembly processes, including wedging, riveting, and mortise and tenon that are available at the forge. Crist will explore the use of mass and line in developing ideas and direction in sculpture.

Sculptor and innovative metal artisan Frederic Crist was introduced to forging as a direct manipulation of metal under Jack Andrews at the Philadelphia College of Art, where he graduated with a BA in Sculpture. He became Head Blacksmith at the Samuel Yellin Metalworkers, legendary for its fine crafted architectural works, before opening his own sculpture studio in Waynesboro, VA. Crist's contemporary and traditional work can be viewed at www.facristmetalsmith.com.

Crist’s classes always amp up the imagination and may even radically inspire your sculpture work. No prior forging experience is required for this class.

“Fire, Forge and Hot Iron for Sculptors” will be held in the fully equipped metal arts teaching studio of The Center for Metal Arts, The workshop intensive is $340 plus materials. A deposit of $175 will hold a seat in this small hands-on class.

The Center for Metal Arts is located in the picturesque farm village of Florida, in Orange County NY, about 1 hour upstate from New York City. For more course information, see the course listings at www.centerformetalarts.com. Crist is a frequent visiting artist and instructor at the Center for Metal Arts, and with his background he is able to merge the conceptual and practicing work of blacksmithing and the fine arts.

To register: Call (888) 862-9577 or email register (at).centerformetalarts.com

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The Center for Metal Arts holds blacksmithing and other metal arts workshops for artisans, designers and the public. Located one hour north of New York City, The Center for Metal Arts offers an opportunity to work hot metal at the forge and anvil.