Mixxer Community Makerspace

For rising 9th-12th grade youth

Unleash your inner blacksmith at our week-long Summer Blacksmithing Camp.

Get hands-on with fire and steel as you master the fundamentals of forging, bending, twisting, and shaping metal into unique creations. Under expert guidance, you’ll learn proper techniques and tool functions, gaining the skills to turn raw metal into art. You’ll primarily work with gas-fired forges but also get the chance to experience the raw, old-school power of wood and coal-fired forges. Each day brings new challenges, from crafting functional items to experimenting with decorative twists and designs. Whether you’re a future artisan or just ready to try something awesome, this camp is your forge for creativity and confidence. Grab your gloves—it’s time to heat things up!

Date/Time: June 16-20, 9AM to Noon

Instructor: Thaddeus Prevette, Mixxer Resident Artist

Instructor Bio: Thaddeus Prevette is a sculpture artist who began working with three dimensional objects back in 2016. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with a BFA in studio art and graduated from East Carolina University with an MFA in sculpture in May of 2023. He participates in public art exhibitions and was commissioned for the design of the ECU 911 Memorial sculpture back in 2021. He works with recycled and repurposed material to create narrative artwork that is influenced by historic and modern mythologies.