SRodenmeyer Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Does anyone know anybody in the Illinois/St Louis area that would teach me blacksmithing. I am on the Illinois side of the river. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Have you checked with your local association? www.illinoisblacksmith.org That should be a good start for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Look under "Blacksmithing, General Discussion" Then scroll down to "Finding Blacksmithing Group Near You"This way you can search for more options if I am incorrect.This is what I came up with!Try Illinois Valley Blacksmith Association (IVBA) or Blacksmiths Association of Missouri - BAM This is only a starting point!! - Best of luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 He might be closer to BAM. www.bansite.org There is a hammer workshop near St Louis being taught by Nathan Robertson in the near future but it night be already filled up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 The IVBA has open forge at Carlinville. I'm not sure what days they have it. But if you contact the IVBA, they can answer that. Try Steve Parker at 217-935-2797. Also, you may want to contact Lorelei Sims, in Charleston. She's on the east central side of ILL, but runs 5 Points Blacksmith Shop. Call during the day and you will probably catch her at the shop. Her number is 217-345-1159. If she can't help you on the teaching end, she may be able to recommend someone in your area that can. Don't give up. Follow the idea. Good luck. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I whole heartedly second what George said, CONTACT LORELEI SIMS!!! She is a fantastic smith and fun to be around! I attended a seminar a few yrs back and learned more in that 2 day session than should be allowed! She has written a book "The Backyard Blacksmith" and I use this book for projects when teaching my students. You can get a signed copy from her at this site; www.blacksmithchic.com Don't give up and good luck with your quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRodenmeyer Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks for all the info. I will contact the Illinois and the Missouri blacksmith associations. I will also contact Lorelei Sims and buy her book to help me get started. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You can't go wrong with Lorelei Sims book. Its one of the best beginner books out there. Welcome to the site and hope you have many happy hours forging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Lorelei Sims book is great. Charles McRaven's book "The Blacksmith's Craft" is a good book too. I believe Mark and Mindy Gardner are in Illinois. Yep...Farmer City Illinois. I think they have open forge once a month or something, but you'll have to ask them about that. http://www.floodplainforge.com/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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