Janette Manley- Owner

Janette is the owner of Wildcat Welding & Hobby Shop and she can’t wait to have you over and learning to craft with metal.

"Our mission is to give power back to the people. We want to inspire you to make, build, and repair everyday items you use."

Ashe Ertel 

Ashe is a welder, teacher, and an artist. Specializing in TIG welding and has worked on a number of wonderful pieces of art installed around Portland. One of their favorite pieces would be the Sculpture called Land Dance found in front of Key Bank in Lake Oswego. 

Kevin Dermond

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Lilly Parker

Lilly, a Portland-based Metalsmith, is known for crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry. In a world of mass production, she’s dedicated to keeping the tradition of handmade craftsmanship alive.

Lauren Brenner 

Lauren is a local artist who has been creating since 2011. She loves the design aspect of creating pieces. Using all the fun tools especially creating hot connections with the torch. Seeing her designs come to fruition is so rewarding.

Skip Benefiet 

Skip is a self-taught silversmith and the creator of Malachite Silver Co., a small jewelry business based in Portland, Oregon. 

Paul Camfield

I am a semi-retired former museum director, higher education fundraiser, and alumni relations director. From there I worked in various fields of cabinet shop fabrication to residential construction. 

Roan Sarro

Her art combines a youthful sense of wonder with a love of the horrific and apocalyptic. Ingenuity and indulgence in a vast array of mixed media help her to incorporate a playfulness in her work that's inherent in her personality.

Sarah Olsen 

Sarah is a ceramic artist, mother, and art teacher living and working in Vancouver, Washington. She makes utilitarian pots with a design aesthetic. The practical beauty of her work is intended to enrich experiences.

Josh Daily

Josh is a Portland, Oregon based metal and found material sculpture artist. He creates animals, human figures, anatomical body parts, and much more from recycled and repurposed materials.

Mike Suri  

An award winning Portland based Artist. He has spent his career working in fabrication, experimental sculpture, & blacksmithing. Opening his own company, Suri Iron, he has  creating numerous large public works projects all over the region.  He focuses on creating a inviting and nurturing environment for students to learn.  He looks forward to being a mentor to his students and helping like minded individuals explore the creative side to Blacksmithing.