November Artist of the Month
November 15-18

Burls & Steel

Charleston, SC

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about Burls & Steel

Burls & Steel, led by Ben and Sydney Spurrier, is a small business based out of Charleston, South Carolina, that creates hand-forged knives for everyday life. The husband and wife duo work together with Ben as the creator and maker and Sydney managing the marketing and photography. They love creating works that can be used on a daily basis, but that are also one-of-a-kind works of art.

By preserving “the old way” of creating, you won’t find anything they sell that isn’t handmade with love. From kitchen to outdoors knives, Burls & Steel have something for every aspiring home chef or hunter. Using old world techniques but adding a touch of modern flair, that’s Burls & Steel.

Wednesday November 15, 2023 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Forging Connections with Burls and Steel

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | Complimentary but registration is required

Join us as we welcome our November Artist in Residence, Burls & Steel. Reception attendees will have the opportunity to meet Ben and Sydney Spurrier, the talented duo behind Burls & Steel, as well as learn about their craft of creating handmade heirloom knives using traditional blacksmithing techniques. Ben and Sydney will showcase their exquisite collection of knives, ranging from chef’s knives to hunting knives, and share their experiences of honing their skills over the years. 

Thursday November 16, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Knife Making & The Art of Damascus Workshop

The Farm at Palmetto Bluff | $225

Burls & Steel’s knife-making workshop at the Palmetto Bluff Farm promises to be an exciting and engaging experience for anyone who appreciates beautiful, high-quality craftsmanship. Participants will learn how to create a knife from start to finish, with examples of every step taught along the way. Attendees will learn about the process of creating patterns in damascus, while selecting and heating the steel, hammering, and shaping the blade, and attaching the handle. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the chemical reactions and principles that are involved in creating the unique and beautiful patterns in Damascus steel. This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn the art of blacksmithing and leave with a Burls & Steel blacksmith knife. 

This workshop is sold out.

Thursday November 16, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Gallery Hours

FLOW Gallery + Workshop

Stop by FLOW Gallery + Workshop to meet Ben & Sydney, learn more about their craft, and purchase a one-of-a-kind hand forged knife. 

Friday November 17, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Hands-On Forging Workshop

The Farm at Palmetto Bluff | $285

During this once-in-a-lifetime workshop with Burls & Steel at the Palmetto Bluff Farm, participants will learn the art of blacksmithing and create their own handmade knife from start to finish. Attendees will learn about the traditional techniques and tools used in the craft of knife forging and leave with an example they’ve created themselves during the workshop, as well as a beautiful, functional blacksmith knife created by Burls and Steel that they can take home and use. This workshop caters to both enthusiasts of the blacksmithing craft and individuals interested in acquiring the skills to make their own custom knives. 

This workshop is sold out.

Friday November 17, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Gallery Hours

FLOW Gallery + Workshop

Stop by FLOW Gallery + Workshop to meet Ben & Sydney, learn more about their craft, and purchase a one-of-a-kind hand forged knife. 

Saturday November 18, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Hands-On Forging Workshop

The Farm at Palmetto Bluff | $285

During this once-in-a-lifetime workshop with Burls & Steel at the Palmetto Bluff Farm, participants will learn the art of blacksmithing and create their own handmade knife from start to finish. Attendees will learn about the traditional techniques and tools used in the craft of knife forging and leave with an example they’ve created themselves during the workshop, as well as a beautiful, functional blacksmith knife created by Burls and Steel that they can take home and use. This workshop caters to both enthusiasts of the blacksmithing craft and individuals interested in acquiring the skills to make their own custom knives. 

This workshop is sold out.

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