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  1. CALL FOR ARTISTS! Seeking fine artists and artisans for the International Blacksmiths Day Festival at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, VA May 24! Our focus is on metals, of course, but all media are welcome! Juried; deadline to apply is May 1. Gum Spring is halfway between Richmond and Charlottesville; the festival is a fundraiser for the Learning Center the Guild is building at the winery. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B28kFgp19ZKKZk1xVWsxM3h6MU0/edit?usp=sharing
  2. Welcome jrenner253. Check out the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild cvbg.org Also check our forum below in the Blacksmithing Groups area hereon iFI. Our next meeting is tomorrow, we will be down in your area the second Saturday of June. You can also contact us at cvbgboard@gmail.com
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  4. November 09 2013 Meeting at the Field Days of the Past show grounds. Hosted by Bobby Williams. Demonstration by Nick Ireys. 9-1 DIRECTIONS: The Field Day of the Past show grounds are located at the intersection of Rt. 623 (Ashland Rd.) and Rt. 622 in Goochland County, off I-64, Exit #173 (Rockville-Manakin) south. Grounds are located 1/8 mile from the interstate. Follow the signs. From the south take I-95 N to I-64 west and take Exit #173. From the north take I-95 S to I-295. Merge onto I-64W to Exit #173. From the west, take I-81 to I-64 E and take Exit #173. From those south of the James River, take Rt. 288 N to Broad Street Road West exit (Rt. 250) and go approximately one mile to stoplight at Rt. 623 (Ashland Rd.). Turn right and follow signs Please bring your eye & ear protection. You will be forging. Don’t forget something for Iron in the Hat, money for IITH tickets & something to share for lunch. Any questions email the Board at cvbgboard@gmail.com.
  5. Grayhaven Winery http://www.grayhavenwinery.com/ Louisa Wine Festival http://louisawinefestival.com/
  6. Mineral Farmer’s Market http://www.mineralmarket.org 81 Louisa Ave Mineral, VA 23117-4048 From Fredericksburg:I95S. EXIT 118. RT onto Mudd Tavern Rd. Mudd Tavern Rd becomes Morris Rd. Morris Rd becomes 208/Courthouse Rd. LT onto 208/ Courthouse Rd. Continue on 208. LT onto 522/208. Market on your RT! From Richmond:I64W. EXIT 159. RT onto 522. LT onto 33/522. RT onto 522/208. Market on your LT! From Charlottesville:I64E. EXIT 143. LT onto 208. RT onto Courthouse Sq/208. RT onto 33/E Main St/208/22. Continue on 208/22. LT onto 522/208. LT onto 522/Louisa Ave/208. Market on your LT!
  7. Exchange item this year is... Forged Belt Buckles
  8. Grayhaven is located in Gum Spring, Virginia - about half-way between Richmond and Charlottesville. Grayhaven Winery 4675 East Grey Fox CircleGum Spring, Virginia 23065 USA (804) 556-3917 From Richmond: I64W to Gum Spring exit (#159). LT onto Rt. 522S/Cross County Rd. RT onto Rte. 250W/Broad St. First RT onto Three Chopt Rd(700). Go 2.3 miles. RT on New Line Rd(619). First RT onto Sheppard Spring Rd, LT on Fox Chase Run, RT on East Grey Fox Circle. Look for the Grayhaven sign to the RT. From Charlottesville: I64E to Hadensville exit. RT onto Old Fredericksburg Rd. LT onto Rte. 250E/Broad St. Go apprx. 3.7 miles. LT onto Three Chopt Rd(700). 1 mile. LT on New Line Rd(619). RT onto Sheppard Spring Rd. LT on Fox Chase Run, RT on East Grey Fox Circle. Look for the Grayhaven sign to the RT. From DC: I95S. I295W. I64W to Gum Spring exit (#159). LT onto Rt. 522S/Cross County Rd. RT onto Rte. 250W/Broad St. First RT onto Three Chopt Rd(700). Go 2.3 miles. RT on New Line Rd(619). First RT onto Sheppard Spring Rd, LT on Fox Chase Run, RT on East Grey Fox Circle. Look for the Grayhaven sign to the RT. From Petersburg & Chesterfield: 288N. Take the Charlottesville/64W exit. I64W to Gum Spring exit (#159). LT onto Rt. 522S/Cross County Rd. RT onto Rte. 250W/Broad St. First RT onto Three Chopt Rd(700). Go 2.3 miles. RT on New Line Rd(619). First RT onto Sheppard Spring Rd, LT on Fox Chase Run, RT on East Grey Fox Circle. Look for the Grayhaven sign to the RT. From Mineral & Spotsylvania: 522S. Apprx. 3 miles before Gum Spring, you will see our winery tour signs. RT on New Line Rd(619). Follow signs to the winery. If you miss the first turn, continue on to the intersection of 522 and RT 250/Broad street. Turn right on RT 250/Broad street. Go 1/4 mile - follow winery tour signs. *Winery Tour Signs: When you are within 5 miles of Grayhaven, you will see small roadside directional signs leading to the winery. The signs have a large Grape Cluster and an arrow telling you which way to turn. Directions from Grayhaven to Walton Park: LT onto W Gray Fox Cir. RT onto Fox Chase Run. RT onto Shepherd Spring Rd. RT onto Newline Rd(619). LT onto Cross County Rd(522). LT onto US-33 W/US-522.N/Jefferson Hwy. RT onto US-522 N/Pendleton Rd. RT onto E 5th St. 1st RT onto Louisa Ave. 1st LT onto E 6th St Destination will be on the RT 301 E 6th St Mineral, VA 23117
  9. Saturday November 16th 11am - 8pm Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery 4100 Knolls Point Dr. Goochland, VA 23063
  10. Saturday October 5th 8am-1pm 81 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, Virginia 23117
  11. Saturday, October 12th. 9-1 Louisa Wine Festival begins at 11 at Walton Park in Mineral.
  12. Demo by Nick Ireys at the Field Days of the Past grounds in Goochland.
  13. Grayhaven Winery & then to demo at Louisa Wine Festival in Mineral
  14. MMM Fab & Forge 8400 Spruce Pine Dr, Richmond, VA 23235 From the West: I64E. Exit 175. South on 288. Exit onto VA-60/Midlothian. Right on Courthouse Rd. Left on Reams Rd. Left on Mountain Pine Blvd. Right on Spruce Pine Dr. From the North: I95S. Exit 67B to VA-150/Chippenham west. Left on VA-360/Hull St. Right on 647/Hicks Rd. Left on Mountain Pine Blvd. Right on Spruce Pine Dr. From the East: 64W. Exit 190 to I95S. Exit 67B to VA-150/Chippenham west. Left on VA-360/Hull St. Right on 647/Hicks Rd. Left on Mountain Pine Blvd. Right on Spruce Pine Dr. From the South: I95N. Exit 67B to VA-150/Chippenham west. Left on VA-360/Hull St. Right on 647/Hicks Rd. Left on Mountain Pine Blvd. Right on Spruce Pine Dr. Note: there are toll roads that will shorten these directions, but I leave that up your personal decision.
  15. 408 Lakeside Blvd, 23227 from 9-1 From West:I64E. Exit 187 on LT, onto I95N-Washington. Exit 81 to US1. Onto Wilmer Ave. RT onto US1N/Brook Rd. RT onto Lakeside Blvd. From North:I95S. Exit 83B to VA73W/E Parham Rd. LT onto US1S/Brook Rd. LT onto Lakeside Blvd. From South:I95N. Exit 81 to US1. Onto Wilmer Ave. RT onto US1N/Brook Rd. RT onto Lakeside Blvd. From East:I64W. To I295N. Exit 41B to US301S/VA2S/Chamberlayne Rd to Richmond. RT onto Wilkinson Rd. LT onto US1S/Brook Rd. LT onto Lakeside Blvd. Please bring your eye & ear protection. You will be forging. Don’t forget something for Iron in the Hat, money for IITH tickets & something to share for lunch. If you haven’t paid your 2013 Dues, now is the time to do so. Any questions email the Board at cvbgboard@gmail.com
  16. An error has been brought to my attention and as I cannot edit the post from February, here is the correction. www.cvbg.org 1 v not 2 v's + link was wrong also Sorry & Thank you
  17. WoodedForge, thanks for the heads up. I see the problem (too many v's) & hopefully I can fix it. You are always welcome to join us. There are a couple of other groups that may be closer to you. Shenandoah Valley Blacksmiths Guild http://svbg.squarespace.com/ or Blacksmith Guild of the Potomac http://www.bgop.org/
  18. CVBG's next meeting is July 13. I will be posting directions in our forum soon.
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