Metals Program
WCW's metals studio features:
Roper Whitney 48” bending brake
Pexto 36” metal shear
36” DoAll metal bandsaw
Engelberg 8” x 64” vertical belt sander
Miller Mig welder
Lincoln Mig welder
Miller Tig welder
Grinder on floor stand
Various work tables
Tabletop drill press
4 Anvils
Pexto 42” slip roller
Tube bender
3 small forges
3 Pheer knife maker grinders (2”x72”)
Metals miter saw
Upcoming Metals Classes
Steel Candleholders: Welding, Forming, and Forging
Skill level: beginner and intermediate
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
June 20–23, 2025 (4-day workshop)
Class fee: $650
Materials fee: $150
About the class
This workshop focuses on the creation of a pair of sculptural metal candlesticks, combining functional design with metalworking techniques. Students will learn essential skills in cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing metal, using various shaping tools to craft their own unique pieces. The class will begin with an introduction to working with mild steel, followed by demonstrations of key metalworking techniques. Students will then create initial sketches and experiment with different forms by constructing chipboard prototypes of their candlesticks. By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a pair of functional, handcrafted metal candlesticks. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in metalworking, offering practical skills and a solid foundation in working with steel. Students should bring: • Steel, aluminum, or composite toe leather boots. No mesh or open toed shoes. • Cotton pants and cotton long sleeve shirts. No shorts or short sleeves. • Drinking bottle • Notepad and pencil • Leather work gloves • Material to pack up your project Class size is limited to 8
Steel Table Lamps: Forges, Torches, and Wiring
Skill level: beginner and intermediate
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
July 25–28, 2025 (4-day workshop)
Class fee: $650
Materials fee: $150
About the class
This workshop focuses on the creation of a steel table lamp, combining functional design with metalworking techniques. Students will learn essential skills in cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing steel, using various shaping tools to craft their own unique lamp. The class will begin with an introduction to working with mild steel, followed by demonstrations of key metalworking techniques. Students will then create initial sketches and experiment with different forms by making a chipboard prototype. By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a functional, handcrafted steel table lamp. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in metalworking, offering practical skills and a solid foundation in forming steel. Students should bring: • Steel, aluminum, or composite toe leather boots. No mesh or open toed shoes. • Cotton pants and cotton long sleeve shirts. No shorts or short sleeves. • Drinking bottle • Notepad and pencil • Leather work gloves Material to pack up your project Class size limited to 8
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Skill level: beginner and intermediate
Instructor: Zach Tarbel
Two sessions:
August 1–3 (3-day workshop)
October 11–13 (3-day workshop)
Class fee: $500
Materials fee: $75
About the class
In this class, students will create a small kitchen utility knife. Starting with a section of flat 1080 steel bar, the class will cover forging, grinding, heat treatment, handle fitment and finishing techniques. Students will leave with a finished, full-tang blade, ready to prep a meal. There will be opportunities for additional forging as time allows. This class is physically (and often mentally) demanding, and the student is encouraged to be familiar with the blacksmithing or metalworking environment. Beginner blacksmithing experience is strongly recommended but not required. Must bring: •Work boots/shoes (no sneakers) •Long pants (no shorts) •Clothing must be cotton/denim/wool (no synthetics) •Comfortable safety glasses • Notepad •Water bottle Class size is limited to 6
August 1–3
October 11–13
Introduction to Metal Welding and Forming
Skill level: Beginner and intermediate
Instructor: Stacey Mrva
August 8, 2024 (1-day workshop)
Class fee: $175
Materials fee: $25
About the class
This workshop focuses on the creation of a pair of sculptural metal candlesticks, combining functional design with metalworking techniques. Students will learn essential skills in cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing metal, using various shaping tools to craft their own unique pieces. The class will begin with an introduction to working with mild steel, followed by demonstrations of key metalworking techniques. Students will then create initial sketches and experiment with different forms by constructing chipboard prototypes of their candlesticks. By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a pair of functional, handcrafted metal candlesticks. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in metalworking, offering practical skills and a solid foundation in working with steel. Students should bring: • Steel, aluminum, or composite toe leather boots. No mesh or open toed shoes. • Cotton pants and cotton long sleeve shirts. No shorts or short sleeves. • Drinking bottle • Notepad and pencil • Leather work gloves • Material to pack up your project Class size is limited to 8
