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Blacksmith to Hollywood, Tony Swatton Studio Tour

Take advantage of this opportunity to tour the Burbank studio of master blacksmith Tony Swatton, who in the past 30 years, has forged pieces for over 300 feature films, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman, The Last Samurai, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Tony will guide visitors through his showroom area of famed props and then demonstrate his specialties in his metalworking facility.

The tour will begin with a demonstration by special guest silversmith, Randy Stromsoe.

$20 fee for tour

Medium: 
Metal
Tony Swatton in his studio. Image courtesy of Tony Swatton
Sunday, March 1, 2026
The Sword and Stone
to be disclosed 
Burbank, 
CA 
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