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Been doing a fun power hammer private workshop two

Been doing a fun power hammer private workshop two days a week for 3hrs a day! We got into some tongs today and learning all about shouldering and half face blows with a block tool under the hammer. #powerhammer #centerformetalarts #cmaprivateworkshop #education #forging

v-bit tong making!!! Wonderful group and a super f

v-bit tong making!!! Wonderful group and a super fun workshop! #centerformetalarts #tongmaking #johnstownpa

Marking the center of the bit to index the 90 degr

Marking the center of the bit to index the 90 degree top tool under the power hammer. #tongmaking #centerformetalarts #johnstownpa #cambriaironcompany

Hosted a great double calipers workshop last weeke

Hosted a great double calipers workshop last weekend! I love this tool and use it all the time when I’m forging. As a learning exercise its very valuable teaching students lots of different skills both at the anvil and the bench! #johnstownpa #centerformetalarts #doublecalipers #workshop

Center for Metal Arts is excited to offer for the

Center for Metal Arts is excited to offer for the first time short-term residency opportunities. This residency is designed for highly self-motivated blacksmiths looking to focus on their work and further develop your voice as a craftsperson. This opportunity will give you the chance to work freely in our classroom on projects that you choose. This is a great chance to explore new ideas in your work or collaborate with a peer. Offering the opportunity to work in our classroom in decreased numbers. This residency provides the blacksmithing community with a one-of-a-kind forging facility in which to learn and network along a diverse group of smiths. Having access to new and different tools can provide new possibilities within your work.

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The dates for the residency are: January 11th-15th & January 18th -22nd

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Please visit our website under the education tab for more information.

A little teamwork between @erica_ehr and @lucasfab

A little teamwork between @erica_ehr and @lucasfabrications on the last day of our #forgedsculpture workshop. #centerformetalarts #johnstownpa #cambriaironcompany

Private workshop forging some furniture with @chad

Private workshop forging some furniture with @chadkucherawy. Some really sweet corner details I’m excited to see get constructed! #cmaprivateworkshop #johnstownpa #centerformetalarts

Some student work from @jbblacksmith76 as we wrap

Some student work from @jbblacksmith76 as we wrap up this years Forging Focus. #cmaforgingfocus #centerformetalarts #johnstownpa

Last two weeks of the Forging Focus underway! Lots

Last two weeks of the Forging Focus underway! Lots of sweet parts getting forged! @afreerose #cmaforgingfocus #centerformetalarts

Stop, Jammer Time! Today was hammer making during

Stop, Jammer Time! Today was hammer making during the Forging Focus. We all made a softy and a cross peen. #cmaforgingfocus #johnstownpa #cambriaironcompany #centerformetalarts

Different ways of using a half face blow. @neville

Different ways of using a half face blow. @nevilleforge working on hammer control with @jbblacksmith76. #cmaforgingfocus #tongmaking #toolmaking #centerformetalarts #cambriaironcompany #johnstownpa

Tongs, Yo. My favorite forging lessons. #cmaforgi

Tongs, Yo. My favorite forging lessons. #cmaforgingfocus #centerformetalarts

Here. We. Go. #powerhammer #centerformetalarts #cm

Here. We. Go. #powerhammer #centerformetalarts #cmaforgingfocus #johnstownpa

@handforgedinvt getting into the swing of things.

@handforgedinvt getting into the swing of things. Demonstrating for our Forging Focus students. #cmaforgingfocus #johnstownpa #cambriaironcompany #centerformetalarts

Students present there designs to the class along

Students present there designs to the class along with blacksmiths and images they find inspiring! #cmaforgingfocus #centerformetslarts #johnstownpa #cambriaironcompany

Latout and execution. I love this project! #center

Latout and execution. I love this project! #centerformetalarts #cmaforgingfocus #johnstownpa

First week wrapping up! #cmaforgingfocus #centerfo

First week wrapping up! #cmaforgingfocus #centerformetalarts #forging #blacksmith

Beautiful sunset outside the shop this evening! #c

Beautiful sunset outside the shop this evening! #centerformetalarts #johnstownpa #sculpture

It was wonderful to be able to teach again! We jus

It was wonderful to be able to teach again! We just finished up a private lesson forging a hack saw frame with our good friend Joe! #centerformetalarts #johnstownpa #cambriaironcompany #privateworkshop

Came up with a simple die to refine the bolster on

Came up with a simple die to refine the bolster on the end of the hacksaw frame. This was a fun little creation and I’m happy with the results. #centerformetalarts #cambriaironcompany #johnstownpa

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