Instructors
Elizabeth Belz
Brasstown, NC
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.
Current Courses Offered by Elizabeth Belz
Botanical Blacksmithing
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Not all flowers wilt in scorching heat—these forged beauties will bloom all year long. Learn…
Fri, May 8th, 2026 – Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Past Courses Offered by Elizabeth Belz
A Taste of Blacksmithing
Blacksmithing: Women & Non-Binary Session
Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen
Forging Garden Tools
Forging Tools for the Kitchen
Forging Tools for the Kitchen
