2026 September 25,26,27 Fred Zweig, Forged Neck Collars Cost-$499, Delrin blocks- $35

DO NOT PAY HERE... YOU WILL NEED A WAIVER FORM. IT WILL BE MAILED TO ME WITH PAYMENT.

Contact me at diaweimer@gmail.com if interested 

FORGING NECK COLLARS 

A 3-day workshop on September 25, 26, 27, 2026. Fred Zweig is coming to teach Forged Neck Collars at Diane Weimer's studio in Long Beach, CA   Cost- $499. Delrin Blocks- $35

 The workshop will concentrate on forging heavy gauge rod to create a stylish and versatile neck collar.  We will be learning step reduction of the rod by using the rolling mill and the use of a simple leveraging tool to manipulate the metal.

 Each student will create and complete a custom forged sterling collar.

This class will also explore the plasticity of metal under the blows of a hammer.  It is important to understand the ergonomics of wielding a hammer so as not to create fatigue and stress on the arms and body.  To watch the transformation of metal yielding under the force of the  hammer is one of the most miraculous and freeing experiences in metalsmithing.  Forging is a rewarding and satisfying technique providing direct contact with the material.

 DO NOT PAY HERE... YOU WILL NEED A WAIVER FORM. IT WILL BE MAILED TO ME WITH PAYMENT.