Brad received a BS from the U. of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1997 and a MFA in metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1999. He currently lives in Galesville, WI, and for the past nine years has supported himself as a studio artist creating commissioned sculpture, furniture, and architectural ironwork. Complimenting his professional activities, Brad currently serves as an Instructional Academic Staff member in the Art Department at the U. of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Brad lectures, demonstrates and exhibits his work nationally.

Brad Nichols teaches:

• Forging a Fire Poker
• Blacksmithing: Functional Tool Making