2013 BFC MEETINGS
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JANUARY MEETING
Demonstrator: Peter Renzetti
Content: "Puddled People", unique sculpture techniques
Location: Lightning Forge, 4757 Plum St Murray, UT 84123
Date & Time: January 19th 9:00-6:00 and 20th 9:00-1:00 (registration will start at 8:30)
Fee: $30.00
Iron Trade: Something made from a railroad spike
Note: Bring something for the Iron in the Hat and/or the Auction
BIOGRAPHY
Peter A. Renzetti was raised in the arts and crafts community of Arden, Delaware. At 16 years old he started blacksmithing as a hobby. In 1968 he opened his own forge in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvaniaand called it The Arden Forge company. In 1973, Peter was part of the founding of the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA). He was then moved the shop to a larger location in Dilworthtown Pennsylvaniain 1975. In 1992, the Arden Forge became the new home for the Samuel Yellin Metalworkers (SYM) when the Philadelphia location was forced to close. For the next 12 years, Peter was the master smith for the SYM in addition to maintaining his own business. After 38 successful years, the Arden Forge Co closed and Peter retired in December of 2007. Now living in Clayton, DE with his wife, he is able to devote time to his multitude of hobbies (steam boating, model engineering, stringed instruments ……the list goes on).
Peter A. Renzetti was raised in the arts and crafts community of Arden, Delaware. At 16 years old he started blacksmithing as a hobby. In 1968 he opened his own forge in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvaniaand called it The Arden Forge company. In 1973, Peter was part of the founding of the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA). He was then moved the shop to a larger location in Dilworthtown Pennsylvaniain 1975. In 1992, the Arden Forge became the new home for the Samuel Yellin Metalworkers (SYM) when the Philadelphia location was forced to close. For the next 12 years, Peter was the master smith for the SYM in addition to maintaining his own business. After 38 successful years, the Arden Forge Co closed and Peter retired in December of 2007. Now living in Clayton, DE with his wife, he is able to devote time to his multitude of hobbies (steam boating, model engineering, stringed instruments ……the list goes on).
“Puddled People”
by Peter A Renzetti
This unique sculpture technique developed by Peter A. Renzetti of Arden, Delaware uses an oxy-acetylene mini-torch and 1/16” steel welding rod to form miniature human figures performing all types of activities. This is accomplished by shaping a continuous bead of molten steel in any direction and volume. The approximately 1 to 1.25 inch tall figures emerge with motion and form. Often apparatus, tools and equipment are added in scale to
complete the sculptures. It requires precision welding control, sculpting abilities, and three-dimensional vision to create these pieces.
by Peter A Renzetti
This unique sculpture technique developed by Peter A. Renzetti of Arden, Delaware uses an oxy-acetylene mini-torch and 1/16” steel welding rod to form miniature human figures performing all types of activities. This is accomplished by shaping a continuous bead of molten steel in any direction and volume. The approximately 1 to 1.25 inch tall figures emerge with motion and form. Often apparatus, tools and equipment are added in scale to
complete the sculptures. It requires precision welding control, sculpting abilities, and three-dimensional vision to create these pieces.
MARCH MEETING
Demonstrator: Bill Sturgis V
Content: Patina finishes on steel and bronze
Location: Baer Bronze, 1350 S 1700 W # 3, Springville, UT 84663
Date & Time: March 9th, 9:00 am
Fee: $5.00
Iron Trade: Something made from a horseshoe
Note: Bring something for Iron in the Hat. Bring SAFTEY GLASSES.
Content: Patina finishes on steel and bronze
Location: Baer Bronze, 1350 S 1700 W # 3, Springville, UT 84663
Date & Time: March 9th, 9:00 am
Fee: $5.00
Iron Trade: Something made from a horseshoe
Note: Bring something for Iron in the Hat. Bring SAFTEY GLASSES.
MAY MEETING
Demonstrator: Mr. Blacksmith
Content: Forge Welding and Flux's
Location: Provo Pioneer Village. 500 West 600 North, Provo UT
Date & Time: May 11th, 9:30 am.
Fee: $10 per person
Iron Trade: A hand tool
Note: Safety glasses are required. If you have a forge, anvil and tools we strongly encourage you to bring them (Coke for the forges will be provided by BFC). Bring a chair and water. Bring something for the Iron in the Hat.
Content: Forge Welding and Flux's
Location: Provo Pioneer Village. 500 West 600 North, Provo UT
Date & Time: May 11th, 9:30 am.
Fee: $10 per person
Iron Trade: A hand tool
Note: Safety glasses are required. If you have a forge, anvil and tools we strongly encourage you to bring them (Coke for the forges will be provided by BFC). Bring a chair and water. Bring something for the Iron in the Hat.
JULY MEETING
Demonstrator: Mark Aspery
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Location: 14460 N 3100 W Collinston Ut 84306 Lonnie Jensen Shop
Date & Time: July 13th 9:00 AM
Fee:
Iron Trade: Something that has a hook in the design
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Location: 14460 N 3100 W Collinston Ut 84306 Lonnie Jensen Shop
Date & Time: July 13th 9:00 AM
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Iron Trade: Something that has a hook in the design
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