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Elizabeth Belz

Brasstown, NC
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Elizabeth Belz is a blacksmith, artist, and educator originally from Stillwater, MN. She was a craft education intern at North House in 2016, and a blacksmithing apprentice at the National Ornamental Metal Museum, in Memphis, TN, 2018-2020. Elizabeth was the resident sculpture artist with the Science Museum of Minnesota in 2017 and has been awarded numerous grants to aid in the production and development of her work. Places of study include: Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Penland School of Craft, Appalachian Center for Craft, Raspberry Island Folk School, and John C. Campbell Folk School. Elizabeth shows and competes internationally in blacksmithing events and has done so for the last four years.

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Current Courses Offered by Elizabeth Belz

Botanical Blacksmithing

Not all flowers wilt in scorching heat—these forged beauties will bloom all year long. Learn…

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Fri, May 8th, 2026 - Mon, May 11th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz
Tue, Sep 1st, 2026 - Fri, Sep 4th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz

Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen

Explore blacksmithing or develop your skills at the forge to create your own cooking utensils. In…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026 - Tue, Sep 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Belz

Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch

Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 - Fri, May 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day

Past Courses Offered by Elizabeth Belz

A Taste of Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing for Women, Non-Binary, and Trans Folks

Botanical Blacksmithing

Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen

Forging Garden Tools

Forging Tools for the Kitchen

Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch

Taste of the Forge for Adults and Youth