Episode 286 - Joy Fire

<p>About Joy:</p> <p class="">I am honored to participate in the long history of creativity in the community of Santa Ana, California. From my shop downtown, I make commissioned pieces for my clients and forge objects that are entirely my own.</p> <p class="">While blacksmithing is my foundational practice, I also incorporate other mediums. Film photography, cinefilm, and stained glass, are all mediums I have explored to complement and support my work at the forge. I am also a teacher and consider that part of my work as an artist as well.</p> <p class="">I am a Certified Instructor with the California Blacksmith Association, a Certified Welder with the American Welding Society, a Community Education Instructor in blacksmithing and bronze casting, and a Welding Instructor at Orange Coast College. Also, I am also on the Governance Committee for the nonprofit <a href= "https://inclusiveblacksmiths.com/"><strong>Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths</strong></a> which provides opportunities, visibility, and economic support for marginalized communities in the field of blacksmithing.</p> <p class="">You can follow along with Joy on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/joyfire/">Instagram</a>.</p>