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Hand-forged and Fabricated Sculptural Art Composition with Anton & Pavel Yakushev

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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. Discover the secrets of composition, rivet assembly, and artistic accents that bring your work to life. Taught alongside my brother, a renowned street art metal artist from Spain – Pavel Yakushev, this class offers a fresh perspective and an exciting opportunity to step beyond traditional techniques. Perfect for anyone looking to experiment, innovate, and push their artistic boundaries.

What to wear/safety equipment :

-Cotton pants and long sleeved shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable).

-Leather boots (NO open toed sandals/shoes-tennis shoes are not recommended for safety). Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.

-Safety glasses, ear plugs, and a dust mask. Long hair must be tied back.

-Leather gloves to protect your hands and a notebook to take notes.

-Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and snacks if you want.

Metal Owl SculptureMetal Elk SculptureMetal bluejay sculpture

Registration ends one week before the class date.  If you would like to sign up for this class after that day please contact us at ccacblacksmith@cascadiaart.org and we will try to accommodate you.

 

Class Cancellation and Registration Policy

If the minimum enrollment of three (3) students is not met at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled class start date, CCAC reserves the right to cancel the class without obligation, upon timely notice to the instructor. Registration closes one (1) week prior to the class start date. If the minimum enrollment has been met, late registration may be permitted with instructor approval. Students seeking to register after the deadline must email CCAC to inquire about availability.

Tagged With: blacksmith, blacksmithing, forge, forging

Frog Class with Anton Yakushev

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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 adjust metal pieces, and use rivets to assemble your work. I’ll guide you step by step through the process, sharing techniques and tips that bring your sculpture to life. Perfect for anyone eager to explore metal sculpting and create something truly unique.

What to wear/safety equipment :

-Cotton pants and long sleeved shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable).

-Leather boots (NO open toed sandals/shoes-tennis shoes are not recommended for safety). Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.

-Safety glasses, ear plugs, and a dust mask. Long hair must be tied back.

-Leather gloves to protect your hands and a notebook to take notes.

-Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and snacks if you want.

 

Registration ends one week before the class date.  If you would like to sign up for this class after that day please contact us at ccacblacksmith@cascadiaart.org and we will try to accommodate you. 

 

Class Cancellation and Registration Policy

If the minimum enrollment of three (3) students is not met at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled class start date, CCAC reserves the right to cancel the class without obligation, upon timely notice to the instructor. Registration closes one (1) week prior to the class start date. If the minimum enrollment has been met, late registration may be permitted with instructor approval. Students seeking to register after the deadline must email CCAC to inquire about availability.

Tagged With: blacksmith, blacksmithing, forge, forging

Hummingbird Class with Anton Yakushev

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This is a beginner class.

Discover the art of hand-forged metalwork in this hummingbird sculpture workshop! You’ll learn to work with various metal thicknesses, experiment with different forging techniques, and bring your own unique style to life. By the end of the class, you can choose to turn your composition into a functional 2D sculpture, perfect for display or everyday use. This experience is ideal for anyone looking to combine creativity, technique, and the elegance of nature in their art.

What to wear/safety equipment :

-Cotton pants and long sleeved shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable).

-Leather boots (NO open toed sandals/shoes-tennis shoes are not recommended for safety). Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.

-Safety glasses, ear plugs, and a dust mask. Long hair must be tied back.

-Leather gloves to protect your hands and a notebook to take notes.

-Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and snacks if you want.

 

Registration ends one week before the class date.  If you would like to sign up for this class after that day, please contact us at ccacblacksmith@cascadiaart.org, and we will try to accommodate you. 

 

Class Cancellation and Registration Policy

If the minimum enrollment of three (3) students is not met at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled class start date, CCAC reserves the right to cancel the class without obligation, upon timely notice to the instructor. Registration closes one (1) week prior to the class start date. If the minimum enrollment has been met, late registration may be permitted with instructor approval. Students seeking to register after the deadline must email CCAC to inquire about availability.

Tagged With: blacksmith, blacksmithing, forge, forging

Beginner Blacksmithing with Mark Aspery: Level I (part 2) August 13th & 14th, 2025

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Level II final project – Gate latch

The project consists of the tapered staple, the latch and the keep. Hot forged.

What to wear/safety equipment :

-Cotton pants and long sleeved shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable).

-Leather boots (NO open toed sandals/shoes-tennis shoes are not recommended for safety). Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your boots so nothing hot can fall in.

-Safety glasses, ear plugs, and a dust mask. Long hair must be tied back.

-Leather gloves to protect your hands and a notebook to take notes.

-Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and snacks if you want.

PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS IS SCHEDULED SO EVERYONE CAN GET SET UP.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Mark Aspery:

I currently own and operate my own school for blacksmiths in California, USA. My training as a smith began after leaving high-school in the UK, after starting work at a small fabrication & engineering firm that boasted a blacksmith shop. Over the years, I have worked for several smiths, as well as teaching in trade schools.

A certified journeyman smith with the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths, and currently an Associate of the company (AWCB); I’m also a certified farrier with the American Farriers Association (AFA). Although I maintain that these qualifications and a Dollar/Pound will only get you a cup of pretty-poor tasting coffee/tea, but that the endeavors were priceless.

Currently, I’m writing a fourth volume in my ‘How to’ blacksmith book series, “The Skills of a Blacksmith”. I’m careful not to call myself a traditional smith, perhaps classical is a more apt phrase. I do not take any regular commission work, just the occasional small job, I am quite out-of-touch with that side of the profession, but I have put of lot of effort into teaching blacksmithing, and that is how I am known in the profession.

I’m as much a student of blacksmithing as the next smith, and always ready to learn more, taking classes where and when I can; with a subject this vast, how can I say anything else.

Blacksmith Mark Aspery

Tagged With: blacksmith, blacksmithing, cascadia center for arts and crafts, forge, forging, knife making, mt hood

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