Events, Hammer ins, Where to meet

Here’s a conference coming up next month in Cody Wyoming put on by WAB (Wyoming artists and blacksmiths) the cost for the conference is $75 It lasts 3 days. we will be assembling forges for WAB and doing simple projects, getting other members used to demonstrating at other conferences. hope some of you are interested. “By hammer and hand all arts do stand “ Quin.

The Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild is celebrating 25 years with a hammer-in of epic proportions. There will be 3 tents of blacksmithing and bladesmithing demonstrations all weekend long. Roy Adams will be demonstrating traditional blacksmithing, Andrew Molinaro will be demonstrating more artistic blacksmithing In the blade maker tent we will have Judge Ben Abbott and 3 contestants/winners from the hit show on History Channel, Forged In Fire. There will be many vendors, tailgate sales with tools, Iron in the hat, special raffles for items/knives made by demonstrators, nail tree, camping on site, hotels nearby, fun events. See attached flyer. …

The Louisiana Metalsmiths Association, LAMA, is pleased to announce their annual conference will be held at Beaver Park, in Lafayette, La on March 11 & 12 2023. Gordon Williams, from Zion Blacksmith School, will be presenting both days. We will also have a toolbox raffle, a craft auction and a blind forging contest on the 11th and several vendors will be present with items for sale. Come join us for plenty of fun, great food and a chance to meet new friends. More information is available on our website and Facebook. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

A friend of mine just sent this picture advertising this Blacksmith Gathering in Reynoldsvill, PA over Labor Day weekend. I wondered if anyone from this forum would be there.

I live in north central West Virginia and looking for a blacksmith group in my area does anyone know of one in my area?

For the past several years, whenever we've gone to Quadstate and actually shown up Friday, the majority of the stuff for sale has already been picked over and sold. In fact, it's not unusual to see vendors packing up and getting ready to go home Friday night. Can anyone offer any insight into what day would be the best day to show up, for maximum purchasing opportunities? I'm willing to take time off work and go down early, even on Wednesday, if that's what it takes.

Here in a couple weeks Saturday May 14th BOA northwest chapter will be meeting here at my shop, anyone interested is more than welcome to come on by, just PM me for directions,

Hello from Goldfield Nevada! Im excited to announce that I will be doing live blacksmithing demonstrations at this year's Goldfield Days! First weekend in August 2022, there will be fun for the whole family! I hope to see you there!

Looking for any smiths in the Katy Texas area that would like to hammer some things. I'm very new to smithing and really hope to find someone to show me the ropes. Up until now I'm self\YouTube taught and I feel like I'm kinda stuck in my progression. I'm not afraid to work. I don't mind putting in my 'dues' ie sweeping, fetching coffee, green horn work. I just want to learn from someone with experience. Thanks y'all for your time.

Just received an email from the president of ABANA informing that the conference has been cancelled. So sad as we were seriously wanting to go. Partial copy of the email.

So I live around 30 miles north of Dallas. Keep in mind I'm 15, but I've been looking for some blacksmithing/bladesmithing classes near me I've found one called Shadowhawk Blades, but they're 2 hours away from me which I'm fine with but my parents don't want to be waiting for 8-10 hours doing nothing. So I was wondering if there were any classes closer to me where they can just drop me off and then pick me up later without the long drive. I'd say around 1 hour or less is a manageable drive.

On the weekend of May 6, 7 and 8 there will be a hammer-in at the Freetown Historical Society in Assonet, Ma.. the hours will be 9 am till ? except on Friday. The demonstrator is Brian Martens from the Rochester, NY area. Brian is one of the instructors at the Arc and Flame in Rochester. The Historical Society is located at 1 Slab Bridge Road, Assonet Ma. 02702. Assonet is located approx. 6 miles north of Fall River, Ma. off of Rt 24. There is plenty of parking space. Any questions contact Dick Renker PM

The third annual Hammer-in will be held at the Freetown Historical Society blacksmith in Assonet Ma.,the date is the May 2 nd weekend. Brian Martens from the Rochester, NY area will be the demonstrator again. Brian is one of the instructors at the Arc and Flame Center and a member of long standing of the New York State Designer Blacksmiths. Assonet is a village in the Town of Freetown located approx. 6 miles north of Fall River, Ma. off of Rt 24. The museum is located on Elm St. right next to the railroad tracks.There is plenty of parking space.

Hello all, I am returning to North central Texas after being away for over 20 years. Can anyone point me to a community forge space in the Ft. Worth area I can use until I get my new smithy built?

So I (Jennifer AKA JLPServices )will be demonstrating at the Johnstown meet and will be bringing my trailer is all goes well. The information is here: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=11749&fbclid=IwAR0cKo73i7oDN_a2ZYQ4cLJdGSXVRC4BVtqNz145lqy4wsxzuAWJsjwWKuw

I'm going to be in Nashville for a few days in early December and was looking to see if there's anywhere I could wander and find a hot forge! Its always fun to meet others that do this, so just looking to see if anyone is around that area with a little free time that would be open to hang out with me

September 24-26, 2021 UPDATE: SOFA has posted the following message on their Facebook page as of 6/5/21:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association - 36th Annual CAMA Fall Fire-Up When: Saturday -Sunday, Sept. 24-26th, 2021 Where: C.A.M.A. 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd., Kent, CT

Northeast Blacksmith Seminar: When: Saturday -Sunday, Sept. 24-26th, 2021 Where: Ashokan Reservoir, Olivebridge, NY

New England Bladesmith Sword Seminar: When: Saturday - Sunday, Sept. 17-18th 2021 Where: Ashokan Reservoir, Olivebridge, NY

I've been a member of this forum for years but move frequently for work, so it's hard to meet other smiths. Is there anybody up in WA State near Tacoma/Olympia?

Hello everyone. I seem to be having trouble finding fellow knife maker gatherings in my area. There is a show in Conroe towards the end of the year, but I haven't found anything else. I'm not sure if I should join the Texas Knifemakers Guild since the last event I could find on their website was from over a year ago. I have messaged a local maker who is probably known in the knife making community, with no response. I don't want to pester makers but I really want to meet other makers in my area. I can't talk knives with any of my friends because they just can't keep up, with respect. They aren't makers and just don't know about making knives. Anything helps. Thanks in adv…

I just accepted a new job in Minneapolis (bloomington area) and will be relocating there from Cinci once my house sells. Anyone know of a good blacksmithing group in the Twins Cities or a good place to take classes? Any one from Minneapolis? I will be staying in a hotel Mon-Friday for a while so would love to have something to do at night vs sit in a hotel room. Thanks, Daniel

Smiths, Happy Monday! I just learned that the local guild is moving back to limited in-person meetings and, even better, is planning to host a Hammer-In this June. I am still dripping wet behind the ears and have never been to a Hammer-In. I'm kind of like my daughter, come to think of it: my smithing life started during COVID, so it's been a little weird. Anyways, I'm just wondering what to expect. I know that Hammer-Ins are probably different in different parts of the country/world. This one will be just north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota and is scheduled over a whole weekend, if that narrows it down. I'm not looking so much for logistical stuff (food, co…