Image courtesy of Tony Swatton
Artist-at-Work: Ancient Arms and Armor
GETTY VILLA
Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11 am - 3 pm
Education Court
Free
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Join master blacksmith Tony Swatton as he demonstrates materials and techniques used in making arms and armor of ancient Thrace, from basic metal shaping to fine surface decoration. This is a free, drop-in program and complements the exhibition Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.
Tony Swatton is a self-taught blacksmith and armorer with over 35 years of experience. Known for crafting historically accurate and fantasy-inspired weapons and armor, his work has appeared in films and TV series like Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor, and The Mandalorian. Swatton is also the creator of the popular YouTube series Man at Arms, where he recreates famous pop-culture weapons. He has conducted demonstrations and classes worldwide, sharing his expertise in blacksmithing and bladesmithing. His Burbank business, The Sword and the Stone, is highly regarded in the industry for its craftsmanship and innovation.