Leah Aripotch: Creature Teacher

Leah Aripotch: Creature Teacher

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May 15, 2026 · 1h 35m · Episode 288

About this episode

Leah Aripotch discusses her experience teaching a workshop on creature conjuring and shares stories from her journey.

Leah Aripotch is back! Fresh off teaching her “Conjuring Creatures” Workshop at Center for Metal Arts. We talked about what went into the class, the preparation and execution of a very well received first outing as an instructor. We told some stories including how all her tools were stolen right before she left for the class. Leah rules and definitely someone to keep an eye on. More classes at CMA to come. Thanks again. Geoff Follow Leah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/leaharipotch?igsh=djlveTNkYnZ6dGx5 Follow CMA on IG: https://www.instagram.com/centerformetalarts?igsh=MWRqdzlwZnV2d3BnYQ== Take a class at CMA: Center for Metal Arts | Forging workshops in Johnstown, PA Follow Full Blast on Instagram and join the party pal: https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igsh=Nm5jbmFqYXJ2eHJo If you want to support Full Blast Support Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt ) https://www.federknives.com/ Go to CMA’s website and check out the opportunities: https://centerformetalarts.org/ Take a class: https://centerformetalarts.org/ Follow CMA on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centerformetalarts/?hl=en Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me…

People in this episode

Host: Geoff

Guest: Leah Aripotch

Topics covered

  • creature teaching
  • workshop preparation
  • storytelling
  • metal arts
  • knifemaking

Keywords

  • creature teacher
  • workshop
  • Center for Metal Arts
  • Leah Aripotch
  • knifemaking
  • storytelling
  • art instructor

Sponsors

Feder Knives, Phoenix Abrasives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Metal Arts

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