Metalsmith

Blake DesRosiers

As a teacher I try to adapt to my students, since everyone learns differently and what works for one person might not work for the next. I try to make a point to let all my students know that it is ok to make mistakes. As it is apart of the making process. One of my favorite moments in teaching is when someone has an "Ah-Ha" moment and it clicks for them.

I've always worked with my hands, even at a young age I was tinkering with whatever I could find. As a child I started making knives and other things a 12 year old defiantly should be making. As I went through high school I was a student enrolled in consortium through Saline where found my passion for welding and metal work. I began to make metal flowers and twisted wire sculpture. I attended Ferris State University for my Welding Engineering degree where I also discovered I love to teach and share my knowledge with others.

Following my passion for teaching and making, I found myself at the University of Michigan working with students and student project teams. I run a lab/shop space where I am able to share what I have learned. In my free time, I can be found in my personal shop welding and blacksmithing a wide variety of things. I'm excited to share what I know with a new and unique group of students here at the folk school.