Beyond Connections
“Zen and the art of hammer swinging”
with
Pete Braspennix
Class runs: May 18-22
Tuition: $850
Material fee: $60
Skill level: Intermediate and up, proficiency of the basics required, forge welding essential
Heat Source: All Coal Forges
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“Zen and the art of hammer swinging”
This class will focus on the question why. Why in concept, and why in process. Through instructor led assignments we will cover a variety of techniques and design methods to ask the question, why are you doing that? To find the most direct way to construct and articulate our ideas.
We will be using hand forging techniques with power hammer assistance. Primarily coal forge work for the options it allows in process.
This class is structured so that there will be time for a final project/exploratory forging at the end of the week. So that, based on the information presented, we can apply the lessons to a design of your own voice.
Bring your ideas, an open mind, and a sketchbook. Let’s forge around, and find out. Forge welding basics up to more advanced methods.
Pete Braspenninx, owner of Phyre Forge, is a graduate of the University of Michigan school of art and design. (2004) His work has been shown, collected, and published nationally and internationally. His work focuses primarily on building shape and line through intentional connections and joinery using traditional skills to make modern forms.
