Events, Hammer ins, Where to meet

Hey guys, I've been asked to "get the word out on the internet" about the Calgary Blacksmith Club. Several of the members have been involved since the early 90s and are professional Smiths. There are also several noobs (like me), making for a nice mix. This month's meeting will be at Pioneer Acres just outside Irracana (about 35 minutes from the North end of Calgary). The Blacksmith shop at PA is set up as historical as possible with coal forges, lineshaft equipment and 100s of antique tools. Even without the forges going, its a very neat shop, but, we typically get some time on the anvils building skills and sharing techniques before wrapping up around 2PM. If …

Evening All, I just thought it might be an idea for anyone from the UK to post whereabouts they are so that we might be able to build up a bit of a network/community here? Just for starters I'm in Swansea. Hope this is OK with the moderators. cheers Nobby

Announcing the 2019 WRABA Conference Featuring: Patrick J. Quinn Pat will be demonstrating Sculptural Forging in his signature style, with a focus on the fundamental forging methods and tooling used. Patrick J. Quinn is the executive director at the Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown Pa. & has taught blacksmithing, fabrication, and tool making at Southern Illinois University, Hereford College of the arts, The Penland School of Craft, The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and The Adirondack Folk School. June 29th and 30th 9AM to 5PM Burton Century Village WRABA Forge 14653 E Park St Burton, OH 44021…

on the weekend on April 19/21 the Freetown Ma., historical Society will host the second Hammer-in at the reconstructed blacksmith shop on their grounds. Our demonstrators this y ear are Brian and Candi Martens, a husband and wife tag team from Rochester, NY. Candi is a past president of the New York Designer Blacksmiths and is the Blacksmithing Director at the Arc and Flame in Rochester. Brian is an instructor at Arc and Flame and is a Past treasurer of the New York Designer Blacksmiths. We had a nice crowd last year and looking for another this year. We have room for several campers if someone wants to make a weekend out of it. There are hotels nearby and resturants…

Introducing the 'Timber Tools & Artisan Shows' coming in 2019 to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra! This new show format aims to bring artisan crafts, rare trade & traditional skills and skilled makers skills together to inspire our communities. As the name suggests, the shows will stay connected to it’s woodworking heritage of over 30 years but are evolving to include complimentary creative disciplines and crafts. We hope to inspire visitors to find a new art, learn more about it and gain the skills and tools they need to start their own journey to creativity. Our Brisbane show is the first of 2019 and will feature over 180 exhibitors. See pos…

I'm looking to host an evening forge-in of sorts for a network of folks I've recently met, (non blacksmiths), more of a social event rather than a lesson, but I'd definitely still be watching over to guide. I think I could handle 6 folks at a time working in pairs so folks are helping each other out and not working alone. Each "forge=in" would probably last 3 hours, followed by a BBQ. My initial thought is I should get everyone making very slightly decorative chain links, (something just a little more interesting than a standard link, NOT forge welded), then as each working pair's pile grows, we start to link them up into a symbolic chain. The next class of 6 folks o…

Each year on the last Saturday of January, the Mississippi State University's Crosby Arboretum partners with members of the Gulf Coast Blacksmith Association and the Mississippi Forge Council to create a family-friendly, hands-on educational event highlighting the history and techniques of all kinds of metalworking (blacksmiths, metalworkers, bladesmiths, etc.) on a forge. If you would like to attend and demonstrate your trade, please contact me as soon as possible. There is no cost to exhibit , and you are welcome to sell your related products. Check us out on facebook : 2019 Jan - FORGE DAY POSTER (002).pdf

I've been looking through classes and workshops available from various different schools and although I've seen many things I'd like to do, I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. Does anyone have a recommendation for a four-five day class on forge welding that is east of the Mississippi? Thanks ahead!

Hello everybody, so, Brian and Ed Brazeal have put together a new international young smith group, they are currently in Brazil at the moment. This is not the first group that has been put together, in the past a few of the people who it has consisted of is Alec Steele, Daniel Lea, Dave Custer, and Daniel Riffe. The purpose of this group is for Brian to teach the young smiths so that they can then go back home and teach it to others. This group consists of myself (Texas USA), Jonathan Pinkston (Kentucky USA), Jeroen Smit (Gronsveld Netherlands), Andrew Larson (Kentucky USA), Ferraria Tavora ( Ceara Brazil), Hudson Lobo (Brazila Brazil), and Jason Ellard ( Australia). I f…

I’m a new Smith in east-central Ohio looking for other smiths in the area.

Columbia Fire and Iron held a hammer-in this weekend at the Morgan Jade Ironworks in Spokane, Wa. Got a very friendly tour of his shop and watched some newbies "getting the hang" of hot steel. Love seeing the gospel spread.

Just wondering if there's anyone or any shops around the fm area that are open to outside visitors to come in and share advice and have a good old metal beating lol

Hello all. I know we have some members in Western PA and the surrounding areas. I am headed west on Friday for annual Steelhead (steelhead for an aspiring blacksmith, go figure) fishing trip. Hoping to limit out early everyday and maybe have some time for a quick visit, BS session over adult beverages, tips tricks or whatever. Not at all sure how much free time I will have but who knows. Regards

got this years dates, more to follow

I've been working with the great folks at SOFA to try and coordinate a tire-hammer workshop, led by Clay Spencer. It is tenatively planned to occur mid-April of next year. The cost would be approx. $1500 and several days of work to leave with a finished tire hammer/power hammer. A 50% deposit would be due in advance. This would be held at the SOFA facility in Troy, OH (where Quadstate is held). Details are still being worked out and are thus subject to change, but we are trying to gauge interest. If you would be interested in attending, and would have the financial means to do so, send me a PM with your name and email address and we will keep you in the loop. Details will…

I'll be on work travel for a couple weeks, maybe longer near Evansville, Indiana. Anyone near there with a forge setup? I'd love a chance to swing a hammer while I'm on travel. Woiuldnt want to go into withdrawal. I'm debating packing a hammer into my checked bag just in case. Thanks, Bryan

Just a reminder that the NEB's Fall event in Colrain Mass is this weekend starting Fri evening through Sun Noonish. Presenter will be Mark Aspery, described as a "Living Legion" and Writer. Should be very rewarding. More info Check out the NEBS web sight or on IFI. Can still attend.

Hi, I used to post here a lot, moved a few months back to Oak Harbor, Washington on Whidbey Island. There's a couple of groups in state, but Spokane is too far, shoot even the one south of Seattle is a bit iffy until I get my car/finances back in better shape. Love to play given the opportunity. I'm not quite starting over at scratch, but most of my tools are stuck in a storage unit in Georgia, and no money to go back for them for awhile. My best anvils, the post vises, blower, all but five or six tongs, my hot cuts/cold cuts, punches, drifts, swages, swage block, rivet tools, nail header, brushes, mallets, twisting wrenches, scroll forms, stock...you get the idea. S…

The Manchester Area Historical Society, owns one of the oldest intact Main Street Blacksmith Shops in Michigan. They open their doors to the public, in conjunction with the annual chicken broil. This year it will be Thursday July 19th 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The shop is located at 324 Main Street, Manchester, Michigan. 48158 There will be smoke, fire, and noise...plus a great group of people demonstrating, and more.   Oh yea, Chicken Broil. It is 65th annual, they serve over 10k dinners. Live music, car show. This is a big event for our little village, and all ways a good time. Please come hungry, and enjoy a dinner. N.N.F. …

Looks like I will be in Austin July 8-13 2018 for a business trip; based around Parmer & I-35. Anybody near by?

I'm sorry to be so late mentioning this but next weekend, 06/16/18, Saturday & Sunday is the second annual hammer in Camp out at the Matanuska River Camp ground in Palmer just past the cemetary on the Old Glenn. There are 5 spaces reserved now but there are more open close by. We had a ball last year even though it rained and it's supposed to be sunny this time. come on out, play in the fire, swap lies and . . .oh whatever. Frosty The Lucky.

So, who is going? I'm heading south on Tues, 6/26, about 5 hr drive. Hoping to meet some of the gang. Steve

Hey anyone! I'm trekking up north to Portland, Maine in a week (6/19-25) and I'd really like to find some other blacksmiths and crafters to meet and hang around with! Also, like most I'm sure, I'm on the hunt for any tongs, hammers, or punches I can get my hands on. In an ideal world I'd really like to be driving back home with a small anvil as well. If anyone has any interest, leads, or ideas, I'd really appreciate them ~laurel

I am away for the weekend now at the major oak woodland festival near mansfield UK if you are going say hi

Question for the group mind out there, I am largely a self-taught smith, couple weekend classes here and there. I would classify myself as an intermediate beginner. I am looking to take a weeklong intensive course at one of the many schools around the country. I will be flying in from the west coast, renting a car and driving to the school. I think some have on site dormitories, and all probably provide lodging recommendations. Who has taken what, where, and how have your experiences been? I think the immersive experience of such a class, combined with finally having a home shop to help lock in the techniques once I get back will really move my skil…