Blacksmith Classes

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We offer monthly artistic blacksmith classes in Camp Verde, Arizona. Classes are geared toward beginner to intermediate skill levels. No prior experience is  required.  We do offer classes in knifemaking and coppersmithing periodically so keep checking back.

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Blacksmith Class at Pieh Tool
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Blacksmith class in Arizona with Gordon Williams.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM - 6 PM (1 Hour Lunch)

Level is Beginner/Intermediate. Class size is limited to 6. If class is full we will contact you to see if another date will work for you. We do not run your credit card online so be assured you will not be out your tuiton.

  • LEARN
    basic techniques of blacksmithing
    traditional joinery
    forge welding
    tool making

  • FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED
    propane forges and a coal forge anvils and vises
    swage blocks
    welding equipment
    Sahinler Power Hammer
    Baldor Grinder/Sander
    lots of tools

  • TAKE HOME FINISHED PROJECTS (6-12)
    rose leaf cup rack
    hand-forged rose
    animal heads and figures
    wall-mounted riveted cup holder
    knife
    hooks or towel holder
    tongs and veining chisel
    and much more

Resident instructor Gordon Williams has been blacksmithing since 1990, full-time since 1998. He has a production workshop in which he creates home exterior/interior hardware, lamps, fire sets, coat and pot racks and exhibits at several leading arts and crafts shows. Gordon taught classes at his shop, Victory Forge, in the late ‘90’s and for Pieh Tool Company at the Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork since 2003.
He is a favorite demonstrator for the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association (AABA) and other ABANA Chapters and often demonstrates before the public at fairs and festivals. The Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA) Library has an outstanding video available of Gordon demonstrating at the 2007 Blacksmith Association of Missouri (BAM) conference. Gordon finds great joy in getting his students “fired up” to unlock their artistic talents and a number of them now have successful blacksmithing businesses. Williams' likes to keep things lively and running in a fast paced manner!

Cancellation Policy:
$100 is non-refundable. The remainder of the fees may be applied to another class within 14 days notice of class date. Cancellations after 14 days prior to class are not refundable or transferable. Pieh Tool has the right to cancel a class that is not full.

General Information:
We provide a complete workstation with gas forge, anvil, tools and vise. Students should bring a notebook and pen. Students are required to wear safety glasses, and ear protection. Pieh Tool has a full line of blacksmithing supplies available for purchase as well. 

Coffee, donuts and water provided.

LODGING IN CAMP VERDE
• Pieh Tool Accommodations . . . $30/night
Cheerful bunk style room (4 beds) with view; includes a continental breakfast, WIFI in cafe’, computer use, Dish TV and jacuzzi.
• Comfort Inn. . .20% Discount (928) 567-9000
• Days Inn . . . . . Discounts (928) 567-3700
• Super 8 . . . . . . Discounts (928) 567-2622
• Rancho Verde RV Park (928) 567-7037
• Zane Grey RV Park (800) 235-0608
• Thousands Trails RV Park (928) 634-8158 (Next to Alcantara Winery on Verde River)

SHUTTLE:
Daily shuttle service available to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Camp Verde. For information call 928-282-2066 or view their website at www.sedona-phoenix-shuttle.com.

Pieh Accommodations
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$30 a night

Charges are per day per person. Room is coed style.

LODGING ABOVE PIEH TOOL SHOP
• Pieh Tool Accommodations are charged nightly.  Please let us know which day you will be checking in and out.
Cheerful bunk style room (4 beds) with view;  includes a continental breakfast, in room computer with DSL connection, WIFI, Dish TV and jacuzzi with private bath.  Basic toiletries are provided.