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The Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork
The Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork is a unique three-season metalworking school
located in Camp Verde Arizona. Founded in 2003 by Pieh Tool Company, Inc., the
school’s mission is to foster interest and knowledge in metalworking crafts. This unique
school includes disciplines such as blacksmithing, bladesmithing and coppersmithing
including chasing, repousse and raising. As Arizona’s only notable non-university
metalworking school, the Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork offers both beginner and
advanced artists a variety of 3-day weekend courses and semi-annual demonstrations
taught by some of North America’s finest metalsmiths. The programs are expanding and
are updated on our website at www.piehtoolco.com.
Come learn in an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie! The creative energy and
enthusiasm of the instructors provides adults and teenagers with unique skills and
lasting memories.
Blacksmithing Classes:
Our 3-day blacksmithing classes with Gordon Williams are geared toward beginner,
intermediate and advanced smiths.
The beginner/intermediate course covers the basic & advanced aspects of
blacksmithing including traditional joinery, forge welding, twisting, drawing, splitting,
punching, drifting, riveting, scrolling, upsetting and tool making. Some students may also
mig weld. You will use efficient propane forges, anvils, swage blocks, fullers, mandrels,
a drill press, a Sahinler air hammer, treadle hammer, a Baldor Grinder/Sander, TW90
Grinder and Milwaukee and Jet Power Tools. Each ten hour day begins with only an hour
of lecture instruction in a shop setting.
Then the fun begins! As the class progresses, students will use the techniques learned
to create projects. Students will take home 6 to 12 finished projects!
Classes of six students ensure individual attention.
Each student is provided with their own forging station. All tools and materials are provided
with the exception of required safety glasses, notebook and pen. Classes are 30+ hours.
Cost: Please call or see our website for current fees. Fees are payable by
cash, check, money order or credit card.
Payment in full constitutes registration for a given class.
Cancellation: $100 is non-refundable. Fees can be applied to another available
class date with 14 days notice.
Lodging: Pieh Tool Accommodations (928) 554-0700
Comfort Inn of Camp Verde (928) 567-9000
Days Inn (928) 567-3700
Super 8 Motel (928) 567-2622
Class Information: Classes are limited to 6 students.
Airport 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.
Instructor:
Gordon Williams is a favorite demonstrator for
the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Assoc. (AABA). The
Upper Midwest Blacksmith Assoc. (UMBA) Library
has an outstanding video available of Gordon
demonstrating at the 2007 BAM conference.
Williams is the proprietor of Victory Forge. He
exhibits at several leading arts and crafts shows
throughout USA 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
unlock their artistic talents. A number of his
past students have gone on to have successful
businesses. Gordon likes to keep things lively
and running in a fast paced manner!
Make it a Family Vacation
We are centrally located in Arizona 90 miles
north of Phoenix and 58 miles south of Flagstaff.
Area attractions include Sedona, the ghost town
of Jerome & the Verde Canyon Railroad. See
ancient Indian dwellings at Montezuma’s Castle.
BLACKSMITH CLASSES
Two fireplace sets forged using fullering tools.
You too can learn this exciting craft!
Williams showing technique.
Learn to make beautiful pieces for
your home or for SALE
in your business!
Learn how to make
and texture leaves.
Learn how to use the anvil
horn to make scrolls.
Pieh Tool Company, Inc. 1-888-743-4866 39