Blacksmith Cathi Borthwick, owner of Flag Forge, has been creating hand forged wrought iron for the home since 1982 at her shop in Flagstaff, AZ.. Emphasizing the fun in FUNctional, she creates pieces of lasting beauty. She has a line of wrought iron that includes lamps, candleholders, furniture, fireplace equipment, towel bars and other bathroom fixtures, door and cabinet hardware, coat racks, and kitchen racks. In addition to this line of work, Cathi also creates one of a kind pieces and works with her clients on custom projects.

It's been an odd few years but Cathi has kept hard at work at the forge and been creating new pieces along the way. You can do a virtual visit with her during the Kings Mountain Arts Fair Sept 4-6 or visit her at the Art35N Open Studios tour on September 18 when she will be set up at 803 W. Meade, Flagstaff, AZ. You can also see her outdoor ironwork at the Botanical Blacksmiths exhibits at The Arboretum of Flagstaff through October 3 and at the Tubac Presidio in Tubac AZ November 15 through March 31, 2022.

To learn more about Cathi and her work, check out this video interview.