Frequently asked questions

It's a real place in northeast Arizona, so close to New Mexico that the clock changes on the walk to the well for water.

The forge sits at about 6,000 feet, so it stays breezy. The hottest summer day so far hit the high 90s. Winters bring snow and cold, and the desert swings a lot between day and night.

Yes. It runs on donated generators and one solar panel connected to a battery. The crew lives in a small Ghibli-style cabin until a more permanent building goes up, and water comes from a community well.

Not yet. For the first year, only artists and apprentices can visit. Virtual tours of installations and interactions will be posted online, and small exclusive showings might happen later.

Interested in collaborating or apprenticing? Get in touch.

Adobe is made from sand, straw, clay and water. Mix it well, press it into a mould and remove the mould. The brick cures for three days, or you can fire it in a kiln for faster results. There's a how-to video on TikTok and YouTube.

Every brick gets a follower's name. Thanks to a multi-brick mould from Future Adobe, the forge now presses seven at a time. Read more.

Ask on the daily TikTok live (10am MST). It's the forge's favourite tradition. Preview your brick here.

No.

Yes, please. The art and daily life at the forge are built from recycled and upcycled materials, so donations are welcome. No delivery truck will drive all the way out, so send regular-sized packages to one of the addresses below.

For bigger things like building materials or equipment, get in touch first.

Every time the forge hits a follower milestone, it gives away a piece of real art, usually raffle-style. Entry details are posted on TikTok for each one. See past and upcoming giveaways.