Annalisa Barron is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City and Rochester, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2013 and with an MFA in sculpture from the Pratt Institute in 2017. Her work has been exhibited at the Cooper Union, University of Rochester, Southern Oregon University, BunkerPROJECTS Gallery (Pittsburgh, PA), U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua, NO/GLOSS film festival (UK), and the Anthology Film Archives (NYC). The Kingdom of Back (2017) was featured in Berlin, Germany, as part of GRRL HAUS Cinema’s 2018 European tour. She served as a panelist for the 2020 NYFA Craft and Sculpture Fellowships and is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2021 DEC Regrant Program/Individual Artist Grant. She has received support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York Film and Video Council, the AAUW, the New York State Inspire Grant, Penn State University, and the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant. Currently, Annalisa teaches in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Annalisa Barron
Upcoming Classes
Sculptural Metalwork: Lighting
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
4-day course: July 24 – 27, 2026
Price: $550
This workshop focuses on the creation of a steel table lamp, combining functional design with metalworking techniques. Students will learn essential skills in cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing steel, using various shaping tools to craft their own unique lamp. The class will begin with an introduction to working with mild steel, followed by demonstrations of key metalworking techniques. Students will then create initial sketches and experiment with different forms by making a chipboard prototype.
By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a functional, handcrafted steel table lamp. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in metalworking, offering practical skills and a solid foundation in forming steel.
Students should bring:
- Steel, aluminum, or composite toe leather boots. No mesh or open toed shoes.
- Cotton pants and cotton long sleeve shirts. No shorts or short sleeves.
- Drinking bottle
- Notepad and pencil
- Leather work gloves
- Material to pack up your project
Class fee: $500
Materials fee: $50
Class size limited to 6
Annalisa Barron is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City and Rochester, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2013 and with an MFA in sculpture from the Pratt Institute in 2017. Her work has been exhibited at the Cooper Union, University of Rochester, Southern Oregon University, BunkerPROJECTS Gallery (Pittsburgh, PA), U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua, NO/GLOSS film festival (UK), and the Anthology Film Archives (NYC). The Kingdom of Back (2017) was featured in Berlin, Germany, as part of GRRL HAUS Cinema’s 2018 European tour. She served as a panelist for the 2020 NYFA Craft and Sculpture Fellowships and is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2021 DEC Regrant Program/Individual Artist Grant. She has received support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York Film and Video Council, the AAUW, the New York State Inspire Grant, Penn State University, and the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant. Currently, Annalisa teaches in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Past Classes
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
3-day course: October 11 – 13, 2025
Price: $575
In this class, students will create a small kitchen utility knife. Starting with a section of flat 1080 steel bar, the class will cover forging, grinding, heat treatment, handle fitment and finishing techniques. Students will leave with a finished, full-tang blade, ready to prep a meal. There will be opportunities for additional forging as time allows.
This class is physically (and often mentally) demanding, and the student is encouraged to be familiar with the blacksmithing or metalworking environment.
Beginner blacksmithing experience is strongly recommended but not required.
Must bring:
- Work boots/shoes. No sneakers
- Long pants, no shorts
- Clothing must be cotton/denim/wool, no synthetics
- Comfortable safety glasses
- Notepad
- Water bottle
Class size is limited to 6
Class fee: $450
Materials fee: $25
Annalisa Barron is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City and Rochester, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2013 and with an MFA in sculpture from the Pratt Institute in 2017. Her work has been exhibited at the Cooper Union, University of Rochester, Southern Oregon University, BunkerPROJECTS Gallery (Pittsburgh, PA), U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua, NO/GLOSS film festival (UK), and the Anthology Film Archives (NYC). The Kingdom of Back (2017) was featured in Berlin, Germany, as part of GRRL HAUS Cinema’s 2018 European tour. She served as a panelist for the 2020 NYFA Craft and Sculpture Fellowships and is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2021 DEC Regrant Program/Individual Artist Grant. She has received support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York Film and Video Council, the AAUW, the New York State Inspire Grant, Penn State University, and the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant. Currently, Annalisa teaches in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
3-day course: August 1 – 3, 2025
Price: $575
In this class, students will create a small kitchen utility knife. Starting with a section of flat 1080 steel bar, the class will cover forging, grinding, heat treatment, handle fitment and finishing techniques. Students will leave with a finished, full-tang blade, ready to prep a meal. There will be opportunities for additional forging as time allows.
This class is physically (and often mentally) demanding, and the student is encouraged to be familiar with the blacksmithing or metalworking environment.
Beginner blacksmithing experience is strongly recommended but not required.
Must bring:
- Work boots/shoes. No sneakers
- Long pants, no shorts
- Clothing must be cotton/denim/wool, no synthetics
- Comfortable safety glasses
- Notepad
- Water bottle
Class size is limited to 6
Class fee: $450
Materials fee: $25
Annalisa Barron is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City and Rochester, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2013 and with an MFA in sculpture from the Pratt Institute in 2017. Her work has been exhibited at the Cooper Union, University of Rochester, Southern Oregon University, BunkerPROJECTS Gallery (Pittsburgh, PA), U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua, NO/GLOSS film festival (UK), and the Anthology Film Archives (NYC). The Kingdom of Back (2017) was featured in Berlin, Germany, as part of GRRL HAUS Cinema’s 2018 European tour. She served as a panelist for the 2020 NYFA Craft and Sculpture Fellowships and is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2021 DEC Regrant Program/Individual Artist Grant. She has received support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York Film and Video Council, the AAUW, the New York State Inspire Grant, Penn State University, and the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant. Currently, Annalisa teaches in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Steel Table Lamps: Forges, Torches, and Wiring
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
4-day course: July 25 – 28, 2025
Price: $800
This workshop focuses on the creation of a steel table lamp, combining functional design with metalworking techniques. Students will learn essential skills in cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing steel, using various shaping tools to craft their own unique lamp. The class will begin with an introduction to working with mild steel, followed by demonstrations of key metalworking techniques. Students will then create initial sketches and experiment with different forms by making a chipboard prototype.
By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a functional, handcrafted steel table lamp. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in metalworking, offering practical skills and a solid foundation in forming steel.
Students should bring:
- Steel, aluminum, or composite toe leather boots. No mesh or open toed shoes.
- Cotton pants and cotton long sleeve shirts. No shorts or short sleeves.
- Drinking bottle
- Notepad and pencil
- Leather work gloves
- Material to pack up your project
Class fee: $500
Materials fee: $50
Class size limited to 6
Annalisa Barron is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City and Rochester, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2013 and with an MFA in sculpture from the Pratt Institute in 2017. Her work has been exhibited at the Cooper Union, University of Rochester, Southern Oregon University, BunkerPROJECTS Gallery (Pittsburgh, PA), U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua, NO/GLOSS film festival (UK), and the Anthology Film Archives (NYC). The Kingdom of Back (2017) was featured in Berlin, Germany, as part of GRRL HAUS Cinema’s 2018 European tour. She served as a panelist for the 2020 NYFA Craft and Sculpture Fellowships and is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2021 DEC Regrant Program/Individual Artist Grant. She has received support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York Film and Video Council, the AAUW, the New York State Inspire Grant, Penn State University, and the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant. Currently, Annalisa teaches in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Steel Candleholders: Welding, Forming, and Forging
Instructor: Annalisa Barron
4-day course: June 20 – 23, 2025
Price: $800
This workshop focuses on the creation of a pair of sculptural metal candlesticks, combining functional design with metalworking techniques. Students will learn essential skills in cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing metal, using various shaping tools to craft their own unique pieces. The class will begin with an introduction to working with mild steel, followed by demonstrations of key metalworking techniques. Students will then create initial sketches and experiment with different forms by constructing chipboard prototypes of their candlesticks.
By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a pair of functional, handcrafted metal candlesticks. This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in metalworking, offering practical skills and a solid foundation in working with steel.
Students should bring:
- Steel, aluminum, or composite toe leather boots. No mesh or open toed shoes.
- Cotton pants and cotton long sleeve shirts. No shorts or short sleeves.
- Drinking bottle
- Notepad and pencil
- Leather work gloves
- Material to pack up your project
Annalisa Barron is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City and Rochester, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with a BFA in painting and drawing in 2013 and with an MFA in sculpture from the Pratt Institute in 2017. Her work has been exhibited at the Cooper Union, University of Rochester, Southern Oregon University, BunkerPROJECTS Gallery (Pittsburgh, PA), U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua, NO/GLOSS film festival (UK), and the Anthology Film Archives (NYC). The Kingdom of Back (2017) was featured in Berlin, Germany, as part of GRRL HAUS Cinema’s 2018 European tour. She served as a panelist for the 2020 NYFA Craft and Sculpture Fellowships and is a recipient of NYSCA’s 2021 DEC Regrant Program/Individual Artist Grant. She has received support from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York Film and Video Council, the AAUW, the New York State Inspire Grant, Penn State University, and the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant. Currently, Annalisa teaches in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.