Blacksmithing Workshop with John J. Rais

July 17-20

Cost: $525

register online at: brynathyn.edu/workshops

In this fun, exploratory workshop you will deal primarily

with hand-forged implements of beauty and function such

as serving spoons and forks, spatulas and even basic door
handles. You will work primarily from the forge, covering a
wide range of hammering techniques. Learn tapering, splitting,
punching, riveting, and fire-welding. You will complete at least
one hand-forged, hand-held piece of functional art you can be
proud of. Bring your ideas and an open mind to the workshop –
experimentation is encouraged!

John Rais has been engaged in the field of metalsmithing and
object design for the past two decades. After earning a BFA in
Sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art and an MFA in
Metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art, he served as
the Department Head of Blacksmithing at Peters Valley Craft
Education Center. John has maintained his own studio business
since 1998, where he creates one of-a-kind furniture, sculpture,
and, architectural metal work. He has designed and created
works for a Frank Lloyd Wright home, a Louis Kahn home, and
many others. His work has been featured in many magazines
including Departures, Ritz-Carlton, Metalsmith, American
Craft, and Artscope. He has been featured in several books and
has taught at a number of universities and schools including
Penland School of Crafts, SUNY Purchase, and SUNY New
Paltz. John currently has his home and studio in Philadelphia.