Leslie Tharp: Blacksmithing Workshop

Name: Leslie Tharp: Blacksmithing Workshop
Start: 2025-11-14T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-16T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 2025 3rd Avenue South, 33712

Schedule

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2025 3rd Avenue South, 33712 | St. Petersburg, FL

Bringing the forge to you!
Join Gainesville, Florida based Metal Artist Leslie Tharp for an amazing 1, 2 OR 3 days together learning the basics of metalworking, including forging, shaping and more!
Jump into the world of blacksmithing with 3 fun options alongside this accomplished artist:
You can choose 1, 2 OR 3 (discounts apply if registering for all 3 options, see details below)
Ceramic Plate Holder
BBQ Fork
Coat Rack

All safety gear is provided. NO experience is required.
Limited capacity - only 8 participants per project.
Cancellation fee: $100
Ages 16+ welcome (if you think your child might need some assistance, please consider staying to help, it's a rigorous and detailed process, working with heat, etc.)

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ALL 3 DAYS:
You must be energetic and able to take on physical challenges. Forging several days in a row can be taxing on the body, and we want you to leave enjoying your experience. Please consider only signing up for 1 or 2 sessions if you do not commonly work in an athletic manner.

Lodging available on-site, just $50/night.
Please email [email protected] to request a room (limited availability).