One Day Workshop

Sunday, February 16th 10:00 to 2:00PM

Material Fee: $20-60 per flower.

Bring your Valentine to create your own “forever flowers” in this fun and rewarding metalworking class! Using pre-cut copper and steel patterns*, you’ll learn to forge, texture, patina, and assemble your unique blooms. This project is perfect for beginners and experienced smiths alike, offering a hands-on introduction to essential techniques in metal shaping and finishing. Leave with a beautiful, durable flower that will never wilt—a perfect gift or decorative piece. All tools and materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed.

There is a wide variety of metal work in this class! Students should be comfortable with hammers, drills, pliers, wrenches. Materials cost will vary per flower. Large copper flowers cost the most, smaller copper flowers and any steel flowers cost the least.

This class works for a parent and teen, please sign up as two people.

Taught by Mike Platt from www.ironmikesforge.com

* Rose and narcissus patterns from “Pattern book for Artsmiths” published by the Yellin Foundation.