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Pieh Tool company, a veteran supplier of blacksmith, farrier and vet supplies is very excited to announce their premier school, the Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork. The school is designed to provide educational opportunities to blacksmiths, bladesmiths, coppersmiths, tinsmiths, sculptors, fabricators and farriers.

Pieh Tool Company's mission is to provide quality products and education to the metal trades in the Western United States.

Blacksmithing Classes

The Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork is proud to offer a 3-day blacksmithing class geared toward beginner and intermediate smiths. The course will cover the basic aspects of blacksmithing including twisting, drawing, splitting, punching, drifting, riveting, scrolling, upsetting and forge welding all using efficient propane forges.

Each nine hour day begins with an hour of instruction in a classroom type setting. Then the fun begins! As the class progresses, students will use the techniques learned to create projects. Classes are small, ensuring lots of individual attention.

All materials are provided with the exception of required safety glasses, notebook and pen. Students may choose to bring an apron, gloves or their favorite hammer, although a full line of blacksmithing supplies are available at Pieh Tool Co.

Blacksmithing instructor, Gordon Williams strikes
for Ian Parmenter of Warwickshire College, U.K.

Cost:
$455.00 per person includes all materials.
Fees are payable by check, money order, or credit card.
Payment in full constitutes registration for a given class.
(Discount of $10.00 equalling $445.00 if paid by cash, check or money order.)

Cancellation:
$100 is non-refundable. Fees can be applied to another available class date with 14 days notice.

  • Refreshments and snacks are provided.
  • Classes held in a temperature controlled building.
  • Additional classes to be available soon.

Lodging

  • Comfort Inn of Camp Verde     (928) 567-9000
  • Bea's Bed & Breakfast     (928) 567-1988
  • Hacienda La Mariposa B&B     (928) 567-1490
  • Rancho Verde RV Park     (928) 567-7037
  • Dry camping available on sight.

Instructor

Resident instructor of blacksmithing, Gordon Williams, is a favorite demonstrator for the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association and previously operated the Camp Verde Blacksmith's School. Williams is the proprietor of Victory Forge. He exhibits at several leading arts and crafts shows throughout Arizona educating the public with live demonstrations of the craft.

As an instructor, Williams finds great joy in getting his students "fired up" and helping them to unlock their artistic talents. A number of his past students have gone on to have successful businesses including artist blacksmith, George Witzke of Witzke Ironworks; resident blacksmith of Young's Farm, David Johnson of Grizzworks; and ornamental ironworker, Jim La Rue of Hammerhead Forge.
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Classes are limited to 6 students. Enrollment is first come, first serve, so call now to enroll: (928) 554-0700 or (888) 743-4866.

 

Attractions

Pieh Tool Co. is conveniently located just off I-17 in the lush Verde Valley, 90 miles north of Phoenix. Area attractions include scenic Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon and the beautiful trip to Perkinsville via the Verde Canyon Railroad. Some points of historical interest are the ancient Indian dwellings of Montezuma's Castle, Tuzigoot National Monument, the historic Fort Verde and the mining ghost town of Jerome. There are many great shops and galleries in Sedona and Jerome to explore or you can try your luck at the ever lively Cliff Castle Casino.
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