Cascadia Center For Arts & Crafts
Connecting Community with Art
You will learn how to make the punches and chisels needed to sculp a dragon’s head on the end of a bar of steel; learn how to pre-form the head by hammer and anvil, chisel out the beard, ears, mouth and teeth; punch the eyes and nostrils; and form additional details that will bring it -and new possibilities in your work- to life.
In this class we will be exploring the rudimentary hammer techniques used, step by step, to forge a knife blade to shape from scrap steels with very little use of a grinder. This class is centered around the clever techniques of ancient smiths melded with the minimal help of modern tools. Research the "Neo-Tribal Bladesmithing" movement and "Tai Goo" for more info on this philosophy and methodology.
May 30, 2026, 9 am until done (break from 12 pm to 1 pm) Instructor: Darryl Nelson Level: Intermediate Cost: $275 This one day intermediate level class will explore […]
This is an intermediate class. Unlock your creativity in this workshop where you’ll learn to design and assemble 2D sculptures with a mix of color, texture, and different metal elements. […]
Learn one of the most essential skills in blacksmithing - making your own tongs. In this hands-on class, students will forge a functional pair of blacksmith tongs from start to […]
Instructor: Lisa Riversong (Wanapum/Yakama) Level: All, Beginner-friendly (maximum 8 students) Date: June 13 Time: 12pm-3pmCost: $45 (includes materials, instruction and light refreshments) Learn the Columbia River (N’chi wana) native story […]
Instructor: Jon Anderson Level: Beginner- no prior experience required Date: June 20 Cost: $275 Have you ever wanted to shape iron to your will? Now’s your chance! This one-day Introduction […]
June 20, 2026, 12 pm - 3 pm Instructor: Clover Clausen Level: All Levels Cost: $45 Using real stones and gems in jewelry can be costly, time consuming, and there […]
This is an advanced class. Join us for a sculptural workshop where you’ll create your own frog sculpture! Learn how to calculate the right amount of materials, forge, shape and […]
July 18, 2026, 12 pm - 2 pm Instructor: Eileen Holzman Level: All Levels Cost: $50 (includes materials and light refreshments) Origami is often described as meditative, therapeutic, providing […]
