Who We Are
Sandra Dunn
A graduate from University of Waterloo, Sandra established a full-time blacksmithing practice in 1993. Seven years later she founded Two Smiths, a design and prototyping studio that develops and builds sculptures, functional objects and architectural features in forged steel, hammered copper and bronze for both private and public spaces.
Sandra has lectured, taught and worked on projects across Canada, and internationally in Belgium, France, Australia and the United States.
Stephen White
Two Smiths partner from 2000-2013, Steve served a copper smithing apprenticeship at J & E Halls in Dartford, England when he was a boy. Luthier, meticulous maker and outstanding craftsman, it was Steve's attention to detail and ability to work accurately that made many of the projects we completed so successful. These days Steve spends most of his time painting and is currently setting up a small workshop in Dyer's Bay.
Aimie Botelho
Aimie fell in love with forging hot metal when she discovered a coal forge in the sculpture studio at York University. She set up a forge in King City shortly after graduating. It was there that she developed a style that reflects close observation and careful attention to detail. Aimie started working part time at Two Smiths in 2012 and full time in 2017. In addition to having completed a BFA, Aimie has a teaching degree. Aimie is one the main instructors at Two Smiths. Aimie is also an instructor in the Blacksmithing Certificate Program at Haliburton School of Art and Design.
Bronson Kozdas
Bronson Kozdas started forging in 2013. Upon graduating from Halibirton School of Art and Design he worked full time at Two Smiths for 4-1/2years. After a brief hiatus working at Dinosaur Valley Studios in Drumhelller, Alberta Bronson returned to Ontario. He is the main instructor for all of our Bladesmithing Courses.
Carm Espinal
Two Smiths’ newest addition, Carm studied blacksmithing at Haliburton School of Art and Design in 2016 and then worked for four years fighting forest fires. This year they decided to switch careers and focus on lighting fires instead.