Blacksmith associations

[aerohydro]

Hello all,

I'm just getting into blacksmithing and am at the stage where I would benefit from being able to find some others interested in the craft in my area. Does anyone know of any groups in NSW? I ask here only because this is the only Australian group I have found online.

Thanks,

Leon.

[Crackers]

G'day Leon, the Artist Blacksmiths Association of N.S.W. is located in Port Macquarie. You might try contacting the editor, Graham Moyses at: gwmoyses@midcoast.com.au
Hope this is of some help to you. Regards, Brian.

[aerohydro]

Thanks, I'll get on to them and see what they get up to.

Leon.

[Keith Towe]

Hi Leon
there is a group at Port Macquarie - The Artist Blacksmiths Assoc, NSW. Inc.
if you email them at - gwmoyses@midcoast.com.au they will help
Keith

[Strine]

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More Australians, welcome aboard folks. First there was a trickle then there was a flood. Leon there is anorher mob out around Tamworth, but I know nussing. You'ld have to perhaps pop in to a local pub or post office and ask around.

There's another crowd in a suburb of Sydney called Melbourne at least that's what they'd have you believe They can be found at

Australian Blacksmiths Assocation (Vic) Incorporated - Welcome

[Crackers]

Hey Leon, just wondering if any of the info. that's been posted so far, has been useful for you? We're all here to help. Are you aware of Alan Ball's Hot Iron Muster in Brisbane? It's comming up in September. I believe they are very good. A full week of blacksmithing! Way to go!

[Ratel10mm]

Crackers, have you got any more details or a contact for the hot iron muster? If it's on this year I'd love to get there.

[Glenn]

Check the date of the post, the event was held Sept 30, 2007, last year.

Hot Iron Muster 2008 --> click here There is no content at present.

[Ratel10mm]

Thanks Glenn.

I had noticed the date, hence asking if it was on this year.
Stupidly I hadn't thought to search for it.

[Crackers]

G'day Ratel, The Hot Iron Muster is being held again this year from 28th. Sept.-Oct. 3rd. at Alan Ball's smithy in Logan Village Queensland. He is located about 50 km. south, south-east from Brisbane. I believe it is always well attended, although I haven't been lucky enough to attend one. Sunday the 28th. is a demonstration day, with the hands on workshop starting the next day, Monday. Alan normally has a well known smith from the U.S.A. lead the workshop. For more information, contact Alan Ball via their website. The Village Smith
Hope this is of some help.
Regards, Brian.