JJ Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 My name is Jim Joyce (JJ). I own Bear Path Forge a full-time metalsmith shop on the Northern Calif coast about 3 hrs north of San Francisco. Primarily I make forged architectural metal work and home accessories. I also work a line of art projects, preferring organic forgings and sculpture of humans, animals & birds. I forge mild steel, carbon steels, copper, silver, silicon bronze, naval brass and stainless steel, using both propane and coal/coke. For several years I have also taught blacksmithing classes: private classes, California Blacksmith Association classes, Mendocino Art Center classes and guest artist/instructor via the Santa Rosa Community College. Classes are usuallky weekends, throughout much of the year. We host weekend hammer in's about every 2 months. I teach all levels of blacksmithing from intro to advanced for both the hobbists and working smiths.Bear Path Forge and Gallery I am a member of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America, the Appalachian Blacksmiths Association and the California Blacksmith Association. I apprenticed in metalworking in the 1960's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Welcome aboard JJ. I'm the old guy with the pliers....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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