
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

Belt Making: Forge and Stitch
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 – Sat, Apr 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day

Botanical Blacksmithing
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Not all flowers wilt in scorching heat—these forged beauties will bloom all year long. Learn…
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Wed, Aug 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Belz

Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Explore blacksmithing or develop your skills at the forge to create your own cooking utensils. In…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 – Sun, Apr 27th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Belz