February 5th: A Lesson in Forgery with Alex Boyd
February 5th: A Lesson in Forgery with Alex Boyd
This class is all about creating false documents. Whether you’re trying to steal someone’s identity, fake a death certificate to commit insurance fraud or simply purchase alcohol while underage. Oh wait, that’s my other business. This class is about hitting metal with a hammer over and over again until it looks pretty. We’ll practice with some heavy gauge copper to learn how metal moves then switch over to silver to make a classy cuff. The best part, it’s completely legal.
When: February 5th, 2026: 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
Where: Potter USA, 1949 E Eastland St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Potter USA is equipped with the essentials like benches, soldering equipment, hammers, bench pins, etc. Bringing your own, favorite hand tools for specific classes is encouraged but not required. See project specific tool list below: if you have the items on the list, it’s handy to have your own but the instructors will have multiples for you to borrow as well.
Materials Kit: $60+
Heavy gauge square copper wire (various dimensions available)
Heavy gauge square sterling silver wire (various dimensions available)
Project Tool List
*= Provided by teacher
anvil*
hammers*
coarse cut half-round hand file (0 or 2 cut)
180, 320 and 600 grit sanding sticks*
Sandpaper rolls*
The Fine Print: Workshop registration fees are refundable through January 1st, 2026. Please reach out directly to Alex at alex@alexboydstudio.com to cancel and request a refund. Refunds after January 1st will be issued if your spot can be filled on a case by case basis.
Emerging Artist Scholarship Application: for metalsmiths 25 years of age or under
In an effort to make it easier for younger artists to improve their craft, accepted applicants will receive free registration for one class and a free materials kit. (If you are 25 or under at time of application you’re good to go!)