2026 Group Forge Project

Group Forge Workshop: The Forge Project
April 10–12 | Blackthorne Resort, East Durham, NY

Join renowned artist blacksmith Chris Cash of Mt. Phillip Metalworks for an immersive, team-oriented blacksmithing experience unlike any other. The Forge Project is a collaborative workshop where participants work together to design and forge individual components of a large-scale kinetic metal sculpture, assembling the final piece over the course of the weekend.

This hands-on class emphasizes cooperation, problem-solving, and traditional forging techniques, while introducing participants to the challenges and rewards of creating functional, moving elements in forged steel. Under Chris’s expert guidance, students will craft individual parts that interact mechanically and visually, learning how kinetic components are engineered, balanced, and integrated into a cohesive sculptural work.

Hosted at the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, New York, this workshop is fully all-inclusive. Blackthorne provides comfortable lodging, all meals, forge tools, and materials—allowing you to focus entirely on learning, forging, and collaborating with fellow makers. Evenings offer time to relax, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie that defines the blacksmithing community.

Whether you’re an experienced smith looking to expand your collaborative and kinetic design skills or an adventurous maker eager to be part of a shared creative process, The Forge Project promises an inspiring weekend of fire, motion, iron, and teamwork in a beautiful Catskills setting.