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2010 January
8-10	Bill Gichner Hammer In: Cordova MD Mid Atlantic Smiths Association 6th Annual Bill Gichner Memorial Hammer-In January 8- 9-10, 2010 at Hutchison Brothers’ Farm, Cordova, MD 21625. Featured demonstrators Masters In Wrought Iron, Pat Livengood and Kim Thomas. Cost is $60 till Jan 01, $80 after. Space is limited, Registration Is Required. More info @ masasmiths.org . masasmiths.org Click for more information Posted by Lance - Friday, 10/23/09 16:25:07 EDT
9	ODBSA January Meeting: Evington Iron Works, Evington, Virginia Demonstrator: Jeremy Funderburk Subject: Modern Blacksmithing? (See how a fabricating shop works) Note: You decide for yourself if a fabricating shop is really a modern day Blacksmithing shop. Please visit our website for times, directions, and details. www.evingtonironworks.com Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy, Information Officer - Sunday, 01/03/10 23:53:50 EST
29-1	Tool Handle Day: Your shop or work bench An anvilfire day on the last of January or first of February dedicated to wood handled tool cleanup and repair. Repair all those abused, worn and weathered tool handles. Replace, re-wedge, glue, sand, varnish, paint and repair those neglected handled tools. Every tool from shovels to fine graving hammers can benefit from a touch with a file or grinder, a little paint and varnish. They will last longer and be safer to use. Handle Repair Click for more information Posted by - guru - Monday, 01/26/09 20:47:45 EST
2010 February
27	Dan Boone's Pasture Party: 7381 Parrish Rd, Louisa, VA 23093 Great day (9am-4pm) of blacksmithing, comraderie & tailgating! Fatured demonstrators, lunch included, spouses program also. FEE - Something for Iron in the Hat! Notify us by 2/15 with your names, address & phone of attendees, email or 540-967-3267. If you need room contact Best Western Crossroads Inn & Suites, 135 Wood Ridge Terr, Gordonsville, 540-832-1700 id yourself as part of "Blacksmith Pasture Party" cost is $89/night. Come, have fun! Directions Click for more information CVBG.ORG Click for more information Posted by Judy Boone - 01/01/10 21:23:57 EST
19, 20, 21, 22	Blacksmithing Basics and Beyond: Old West Forge, White Salmon, Washington In this intensive 4 day workshop we will review heat treating, punching, drifting, tapering drawing out, riveting, leaf making and more. The focus of this class is on traditional joinery used in garden gate components. The components of this project include mortise and tenon joints, heel bars, hot collars, scrolls, and adornments. Tong making will also be emphasized. All tools, materials and well equipped student workstations are provided. Date: February 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010 Place: Old West Forge White Salmon, WA Cost: $445 We are located 70 miles east of Portland in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge region. Space is limited. Register early. To secure your space send the attached registration form and a $200 non-refundable deposit to Old West Forge, PO BOX 2105 White Salmon, WA 98672. For additional details contact Tim Middaugh at (509) 493-4418 or tim@oldwestforge.com. Posted by Tim Middaugh - Tuesday, 12/29/09 10:36:57 EST
13	ODBSA February Meeting: Sunrise Forge Rustburg, Virginia Demonstrator: Fred Crist Subject: Presenting a touch of class: “Contemporary Sculpture Through Blacksmithing" John Elliott of Blacksmith Supply will be there with his truck of blacksmithing wares for sale. Please visit the schedule of events page on our website for times, directions, and details. All are welcome. Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy, Information Officer - Wednesday, 01/13/10 22:14:39 EST
20	BGVa Monthly Meeting: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Fred Crist will demo from 10am to 4:30 pm. This is a Yellin demo with a big Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell area! www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:36:01 EST
2010 March
19, 20, 21, 22	Beginning Blacksmithing I: Old West Forge, White Salmon, Washington In this intensive 4 day workshop we will study heat treating, punching, drifting, tapering, drawing out, riveting, scrolls, and more. Students will forge a variety of forms using traditional techniques. All tools, materials, and well equipped student work stations are provided. The curriculum is a series of demonstrations at the instructors anvil followed by immediate hands on work. Date: March 19, 20, 21, 22 Place: Old West Forge White Salmon, Washington Cost: $425 We are located 70 miles East of Portland in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge region. Space is limited. Register early. To secure your space send a $200 non-refundable deposit payable to, Old West Forge, PO BOX 2105 White Salmon, WA 98672. For additional details contact Tim Middaugh at (509) 493-4418 or tim@oldwestforge.com. Posted by Tim Middaugh - Tuesday, 12/29/09 10:38:58 EST
13	ODBSA March Meeting: Germinal Ironworks, Lexington, Virginia Demonstrator: Lee Sauder Subject: Bloomery Smelting. Watch Lee and his team use the original historic method of producing iron by smelting rock (iron ore) using charcoal in a small hand made furnace. Then watch him use this bloomery iron to forge items. Space is limited, so please sign up early. Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Friday, 02/12/10 17:01:45 EST
20	Big Blu Hammer-in / NC-ABANA Meeting: Morganton, NC 28655 The best spring event in the area, the Big BLU hammer-in and NC-ABANA meeting. Demonstrators will be Doug Merkel and Anderson Phillips assisted by the Big BLU Crew. Traditional NC Barbecue will be available for lunch for $5. No admission fee! Big BLU Hammer-In 2010 Click for more information Posted by - guru - Saturday, 02/13/10 10:04:38 EST
5,6,7	Forging Colonial Period Patch Knives with Kim Thomas: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia In this class we will forge a patch knife of the colonial period. We will forge our knives from old files or buggy springs. Students may bring their own or it will be provided. There are many small but important techniques that must be followed to properly forge a knife of any size. Each student will learn these procedures. We will discuss what is going on inside the metal as we forge. After forging the student will grind harden and temper his knife. Again there will be a discussion on what is happing to the metal when hardening and tempering. We will then put a handle on our blades and pour a pewter nose cap on our knife. When finished each student should have a nice patch knife and the skills to forge other knives of their choosing. KIM IS ALSO GIVING AWAY A DAMASCUS KNIFE TO ONE LUCKY STUDENT! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:38:20 EST
20	BGVA Monthly Meeting: Yesteryea School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Dan Boone will be out demonstrator along with a huge Iron in the Hat, and Show and Tell area! www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:39:54 EST
2010 April
29-2	BAM Ozark Conference: State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO USA Blacksmith Association of Missouri Annual blacksmith conference. Demonstrations, auction and more. . . bamsite.org/ Click for more information Posted by - guru - Sunday, 12/27/09 21:36:44 EST
30-May 02	NOB 24th annual Hammer-In: Auglaize Village near Defiance, Ohio The Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths will hold their 24th annual Hammer-In April 30 - May 02 at historic Auglaize Village near Defiance, Ohio. Marty Reisig will be our main demonstrator. Anvil stew will be Friday night's meal and we will have a catered banquet on Saturday night. There will be hands-on classes on a first come first served basis. See our website for details. Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Click for more information Posted by Bob Willman - Saturday, 01/16/10 18:32:35 EST
10	FREE Level 1 Intro Class with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class is a one day intro class geared towards those still curious about blacksmithing and who have never forged, or only spent a small amount of time behind the anvil. You will spend the day learning fundamental blacksmith vernacular, how to start and maintainan a coal forge, and then begin the road down the fundamental techniques of forging. You will end up this information and experience packed day with a better idea of what to do, how to do it, and hopefully a more confident idea of blacksmithing! You will also have a few finished projects to show off as well! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:41:31 EST
24	BGVa Monthly Meeting: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Shel Browder of Colonial Williamsburg will be our demonstrator along with a huge Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell area. www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:43:05 EST
30	Forging 10th Century Viking Locks with Elmer Roush: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class will allow you the opportuniy to explore the world of 10th Century Vikings by re-creating a couple versions of their locks. Elmer has spent countless hours in Ireland studying artifacts, doing research, and perfecting his approach to create these wonderful pieces of history. This class will allow you step back into time and make a useful lock that will bring years of pride and usability! This class runs from April 30-May 2 www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:44:52 EST
24-25	The Art of Forged Leaves: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA The Art of Forged Leaves (BLK042410) Gerald Boggs April 24-25 9am-4:30pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 Beginning to intermediate students will learn the art of creating leaf-design metalwork at the Jacksonville Center forge. Students begin by making a fire and learning to use the anvil. Before long, students will be forging their first leaves, discovering along the way blacksmithing techniques such as “drawing out,” “necking,” “spreading,” and “swaging”—developing a feel for the anvil and hammer while adding details to the leaves. Expect to forge several styles of leaves, and forge weld them together into a bouquet or tree of life. ABANA Members use Coupon Code ABANA (all caps) to receive 20% OFF Non-member tuition. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:21:34 EST
2010 May
15	BGVa Monthly Meeting: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Jim Cooper will be out demomstrator showing us how to forge a complete copper skillet! Also a huge Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell area www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:46:54 EST
22,23	Bear Heads and Wizard Heads with Alwin Wagener: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This course is going to explore the expression you can give a piece of steel. With Alwin as your guide, you will be able to use an assortment of chisels and hammer techniques to create life-like figures out of steel. Understanding where the metal is going to move and making it move where you want it is the focus of this class. Let your imagination go wild and explore your own personal expression through bears, wizards, and more! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:49:42 EST
1-2	Two Days in May : The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Two Days in May (BLK050110) Jessie Ward May 1-2 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 A Jacksonville Center favorite, Jessie Ward returns to teach this popular three-day blacksmithing class that covers all the basics. Students in this class are always amazed at what they learn and create in two days in the forge! An excellent introduction for beginning students, and a solid fundamentals course for returning students. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:30:14 EST
7-9	Primitive Jewelry : The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Primitive Jewelry (BLK050710) James Quinn May 7-9 Fri. 4-7pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am-4:30pm Non-members $214/ Members $171 FRIENDS AND FAMILY - 2 for 1 Special!! Bring a friend or loved one to learn the art of hammering out jewelry at the Jacksonville Center forge. In our primitive jewelry class we will learn some basic information about Copper and it's alloys, bronze and brass. We will cut, grind, file, sand, shape and texture several types of metal with a variety of tools, to tease out the beauty of the metal and the character of the individual. We will discuss tools, and how to avoid the acquisition of expensive ones, scrap sources and scavenging, the use of heat and alternative sources to produce it. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:31:20 EST
22-23	Continuing Blacksmithing : The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Continuing Blacksmithing (BLK052210) Lynda Metcalfe May 22-23 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 In this class we will practice joinery techniques and forge-welding making trivets for the kitchen. This would be ideal for students who have already taken one or more beginning classes and want to improve their blacksmithing and explore traditional joinery on a small project. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:33:01 EST
19-21	Beginning Blacksmithing: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Beginning Blacksmithing (BLK051910) Lynda Metcalfe May 19-21 Weds.-Fri., 9am-5pm Non-member $285/ Member $228 This class is for those with little or no experience at the forge. Learn the basics of hammer control and working with a coal forge while making small projects such as hooks, leaves, pokers and fire rakes, maybe even try a forge-weld. Expect to get hot and dirty and have fun doing it! The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:34:14 EST
29-30	Forging Spoons: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Forging Spoons (BLK052910) Brian Anderson May 29-30 9am-4:30pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 In this intermediate blacksmithing class, students will learn to forge spoons, ladles, and possibly forks, by various processes. Each student will complete several spoons over the weekend which will be theirs to keep and use! The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:35:09 EST
8	Blacksmithing Techniques with Andy Dohner: Center for Metal Arts 44 Jayne St Florida, NY 10921 Learn basic blacksmithing with Andy Dohner at the Center for Metal Arts in downstate NY. Spend a day with tips and techniques from Andy’s wide-ranging experience in the blacksmithing community. This small, hands-on class offers a one-day intensive, no prior experience required. Andy was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA, home of Bethlehem Steel, and is continuing a family tradition of working with steel. His interest in forging began during his ten years as an industrial welder and fabricator. Andy’s unique journeyman experience, working in studios across country, has given him a diverse education and a unique knowledge base. Andy is a busy smith and engaging teacher. To register, call (888) 862-9577 or go to www.centerformetalarts.com. www.centerformetalarts.com Click for more information Posted by Rhoda Mack - Thursday, 04/15/10 12:27:47 EDT
15	Flower Workshop: 919-A Chicoma Vista, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Frank and Winslow will domonstrate floral and leaf work in ferrous metal 9:30 to 4:30 with a frito pie lunch break. Fee $25. RSVP Patricia @ cell 505-231-3646. Open to all. www.turleyforge.com Click for more information Posted by Frank Turley - Friday, 04/16/10 19:01:29 EDT
2010 June
2 - 5	ABANA 2010 Conference: AgriCenter Int'l, Memphis, TN, USA Return of the ABANA Conference. Opening ceremonies will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Thursday through Saturday will be full days of forging demonstrations and excitement ABANA style. Saturday will conclude with a Memphis BBQ banquet and the conference auction. The theme of the conference is to be "ABANA's Greatest Hits" in keeping with Memphis’ musical heritage. Conference Details Click for more information Posted by - guru - Tuesday, 12/22/09 11:08:24 EST
19-20	Fire In The Swamp: 209 Foxtrail Rd. Picayune, MS. 39466 Fire and Metal art exposition Fire in the Swamp Click for more information Posted by Larry House - Sunday, 01/31/10 20:24:01 EST
12	Level 2 Novice Class with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class will focus on using the funadentals learned in the Level 1 class to further your skills whole adding a few more skills as well. You can expect to make a few more hooks to get "warmed up" and to then move into making a colonial heart trivet that will show you forge welding, tenons and riveting. You will also forge out a fire poker! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:51:29 EST
19	1st Annual Summer IronFest: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Randy McDaniel will be our main demonstrator on this day of forging fun! We will also have a silent auction of past demonstrated items for The Blacksmith Guild of Virginia, and donated tooling including a new swage block from Blacksmith Supply! There will be a big lunch served and lots of tailgating! Along with a HUGE Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell gallery. www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:54:27 EST
12	ODBSA June Meeting: : L.T.Skinnell’s Otter Hill Forge, Bedford, Virginia Demonstrator: Master Blacksmith/Educator Jerry Darnell Subject: saw tooth trammel with candleholder and rush lamp holder and a tulip door latch. Note from Bobby, "All Master blacksmiths have superb hammer control but I have not seen anyone that knows as much about blacksmithing and that works hot metal as fast as Jerry." This event is for those members who want to see something more advanced in hand forging. Lunch: Provided by Barbara Skinnell and family/friends Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Tuesday, 06/08/10 21:30:36 EDT
2010 July
18-23 & 25-30	Blacksmithing classes: Augusta Heritage Center, Elkins, WV 26241 Two weeklong blacksmithing courses for all levels with Jerry Allen. Students may register for either week or for both weeks. "Experience the thrill of forming metal into useful and ornamental objects. Beginners learn how to use the forge, hammer, and anvil. More advanced students receive individual guidance in designing projects. Students learn to draw out metal to make ornamental forms and to make their own blacksmithing tools, such as tongs. Included are discussions on shop and forge setup, safety, and demonstrations of advanced techniques. Lab and materials fee: $60. This class will accommodate all levels. Minimum age: 16." Augusta Click for more information Posted by Jeremy - Wednesday, 01/13/10 16:51:26 EST
24	FREE Intro Class with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class is a one day intro class geared towards those still curious about blacksmithing and who have never forged, or only spent a small amount of time behind the anvil. You will spend the day learning fundamental blacksmith vernacular, how to start and maintainan a coal forge, and then begin the road down the fundamental techniques of forging. You will end up this information and experience packed day with a better idea of what to do, how to do it, and hopefully a more confident idea of blacksmithing! You will also have a few finished projects to show off as well! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:55:39 EST
10-11	Forging Flowers of the Blue Ridge: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Forging Flowers of the Blue Ridge (BLK071010) Steve Kalb July 10-11 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 2 for 1 Special Learn basic blacksmithing techniques with unique projects geared for pairs to work together to make fun. Develop solid blacksmithing skills while creating steel and iron flowers inspired by the native plants of the Blue Ridge. Steve will guide students through the process of forging and embellishing flowers made from recycled oil drums. The emphasis is on learning together and making happy memories and some art that will last a lifetime! The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:35:57 EST
12-16	Dogwood and Songbirds: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Dogwood and Songbirds (BLK071210) Dale Morse July 12-16 9am-5pm Non-members $475/ Members $380 Develop and expand your skills in blacksmithing through directed forging of a dogwood branch with songbird perched upon it. Techniques used will be forge welding, texture forging, tenon joinery, repousse, and brazing. A discussion and exploration of organic form will also be part of the class. Prerequisites for this class include at least 2 beginning level classes or equivalent experience, fire management skills and basic hand forging techniques. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:37:14 EST
10	ODBSA July Meeting: Danny Ward’s Danny Ward Horseshoe School Martinsville, Virginia Demonstrator: Farrier, Blacksmith and Teacher Danny Ward Subject: Some of the simple things that he has learned to make over the years. Note: Danny’s father and grandfather were blacksmiths/farriers and I know that he is a good blacksmith as well as one of the best-known farriers/horseshoers in the world. Lunch: Brown bag it or eat at any one of the many nearby places. Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Tuesday, 06/08/10 21:40:12 EDT
2010 August
7	FREE Level 1 Intro Class with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class is a one day intro class geared towards those still curious about blacksmithing and who have never forged, or only spent a small amount of time behind the anvil. You will spend the day learning fundamental blacksmith vernacular, how to start and maintainan a coal forge, and then begin the road down the fundamental techniques of forging. You will end up this information and experience packed day with a better idea of what to do, how to do it, and hopefully a more confident idea of blacksmithing! You will also have a few finished projects to show off as well! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:56:54 EST
21	BGVa Monthly Meeting: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia David Tucciarone will be our demonstrator focusing on forge welding. We will also have a huge Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell area. www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 10:58:54 EST
27,28,29	Repousse: Tool Making and Techniques with Mark and Mindy Gardner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This course is geared to the beginner all the way to the advanced smith. In this course you will learn the techniques for forging your own tools and using exiting tools to gain the basics on using the treadle hammer. Those who have taken this course before will have Mark and Mindy to walk with you in an advanced direction of more tooling and more advanced techniques in design and execution. www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:00:04 EST
30-3	Efficient Forging Techniques : The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Efficient Forging Techniques (BLK083010) Charlie Orlando August 30-September 3 9am-5pm Non-members $475/ Members $380 Beginners will learn the basic forging techniques from tapering to forge welding that are used by the blacksmith to produce tools and ironwork of lasting function and beauty. Beginning and experienced smiths at any level will learn how to increase their efficiency at the forge and strategies for designing, planning and executing their work. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:38:16 EST
14	ODBSA August Meeting: Buford Hodges Blacksmithing shop, Boones Mill, Virginia Demonstrator: Professional Blacksmith Gerald Boggs Subject: “Introduction to Joinery” Lunch: Brown bag it or eat at local country store that’s three miles away or Subway five miles away. Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Tuesday, 06/08/10 21:46:00 EDT
7-8	Salem Art Works Hammer-In / Fire-In: : Salem Art Works, 19 Cary Ln, Salem NY 12865 Salem, NY HAMMER-IN / FIRE-IN Come join us for a weekend festival of earth, iron and fire, August 7th and 8th at Salem Art Works. Inspired by the wonder of molten metal and the primal elements, Salem Art Works hosts a celebration of iron casting and forging with fire and heat. SAW will host a Hammer-In in conjunction with the Group Iron Residency cast iron pour the same weekend. The festival is open to all blacksmiths, so bring your wares. For those wishing to sell their work there is a vending fee. Open from 11 am onwards, admission is free. Blacksmithing groups and ABANA chapters are encouraged to promote their organizations. Vendor Fee $35.00 (including tailgating) applies only to participants with items for sale. Demonstration set-up is free on the spacious grounds adjacent to the SAW smithy and GLO glass studio. Free camping. Tent or camper, no hookup. Bathroom facilities on site. Food and drink vendors on site. Create your own "Scratch Blocks" to be cast at the iron pour. A group raffle will be held to benefit SAW and participating blacksmith organizations On Sunday August 8th there will be a public cast iron pour. Come be a part of modern day alchemy as artists transform everyday scrap iron into beautiful works of art. The public is invited to witness this spectacle from the sidelines free of charge, or join in the magic by creating your very own piece of cast-iron art. For a small fee, scratch blocks will be provided for those who wish to design a small relief carving and watch it being poured. Additionally the GLO glass studio will be open for demonstration as well as the new anagama wood fired ceramic kiln. Come and share your skills and learn some new ones as we celebrate Earth, Iron and Fire at the Salem Art Works. Salem Art Works is a 501(c) 3 art colony and sculpture park. Open from June to October, SAW hosts a number of events such as the Salem Art Works Music Festival on July 31st, and workshops in ceramics, glass blowing, blacksmithing, metal sculpture, jewelry, drawing and painting. The public is welcome to tour the Sculpture Park and grounds. Hours are 10am dusk, open daily (closed Mondays). www.salemartworks.org Click for more information Posted by Sarah - Thursday, 06/24/10 11:25:52 EDT
14 & 15	PABA Blacksmith Days & Plow Boys Tractor Event: Kutztown PA 2 days of Blacksmithing and Tractor events... come on over and have a great time! http://www.oldtimeplowboys.com/calendarevents.html www.pablacksmith.org/ Click for more information Posted by Keith - Monday, 07/19/10 23:01:14 EDT
2010 September
11,12	Hooks and More with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This will be a Beginner class focusing on the fundamentals of forging to make several smaller projects to build up the confidence of a new smith. Mike will be using his tooling to allow you to create several hooks of all shapes, sizes, and styles that can be easily reproduced. Mike will also go through a possible candle holder, lag bolt scorpions, and more! Even if you have a little experience it is never a bad thing to practice the fundamentals. www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:01:19 EST
18	BGVa Monthly Meeting: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Mike Tanner will be our demonstrator. Also a huge Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell area! www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:08:20 EST
18-19	Light it Up! : The Jacksonville Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA Light it Up! (BLK091810) James Quinn September 18-19 Fri. 4-7pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am-4:30pm Non-members $214/ Members $171 In “Light it up,” we will first discuss shop safety, then move directly to design and how not to get discouraged , hurt ourselves or worst of all, not have fun. We will quickly get started forming angle iron, pipe and standard, commercially available materials. Discussions of tool making, tool and material acquisition and a number of related topics will run through our demonstrations and work sessions. The Jacksonville Center Click for more information Posted by Amy Avery-Grubel - Monday, 03/08/10 13:46:11 EST
11	ODBSA September Meeting: Ron Howard’s Lonesome Dove Farm, Bassett, Virginia Demonstrator: Master Blacksmith Billy Phelps Subject: Whatever you want to see made he can do it. He said he would start out by making a 9-piece braid and/or rope handle, this requires a lot of drop tong welding. Be prepared to see one of the best and enjoy a Day with Billy. One of the best self taught artist blacksmiths anywhere. Lunch: Provided by Debbie Howard with help from family/friends Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Tuesday, 06/08/10 21:49:47 EDT
11	Copper Fold Form Workshop: 44 Jayne Street, Florida NY 10921 Fold forming uses the metal’s plasticity and ductility to make complex forms resembling chased, constructed and soldered shapes from single sheets of metal. Radical changes in cross section are possible in as little as 3-5 minutes. Fold forming has spread around the world as a new way to explore forming sheet material. In this workshop, we will work hands-on with the torch, hammer and anvil to learn a series of fold-forming techniques in copper. The results are quick and gratifying, and lead readily to new design ideas. This workshop is a great choice for experimenting with new design ideas at the forge. Small class size for hands-on time at the anvil. http://www.centerformetalarts.com/Pages/UpcomingSeminars.html Click for more information Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 08/25/10 15:49:25 EDT
2010 October
1,2,3	Colonial Hearth Equipment with Jerry Darnell: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia 18th century hearth equipment will be the focus of this intermediate level class. We will forge a standing broiler, a dangle spit and a gridiron and maybe another small item if time permits. Construction techniques with detailed notes will be given along with each demonstration. Expect to work hard but have a great time stepping back in time as you recreate the past with these forgings. www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:02:27 EST
9	FREE Level 1 Intro Class with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class is a one day intro class geared towards those still curious about blacksmithing and who have never forged, or only spent a small amount of time behind the anvil. You will spend the day learning fundamental blacksmith vernacular, how to start and maintainan a coal forge, and then begin the road down the fundamental techniques of forging. You will end up this information and experience packed day with a better idea of what to do, how to do it, and hopefully a more confident idea of blacksmithing! You will also have a few finished projects to show off as well! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:03:17 EST
22,23,24	Rasp Tomahawks and More with Doug Merkel: Yesteryear chool of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Doug will be taking the students through creating a great looking tomahawk from a farrier's rasp that will be ready for the next rendezvous, camping trip, reenactment, or gallery! There will be some forge welding involved with this project. Some experience would be helpful but not necessarily required. This is your opportunity to gain the fundamentals to begin your exploration into making "hawks" and other blades! Doug is also famous for having an "open" style of instruction with several smaller projects ready to go for those interested. His classes tend to turn out the most projects of any we have here! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:04:14 EST
16	BGVa Monthly Meeting: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia Steve Mankowski of Colonial Williamsburg will be our demonstrator along with a huge Iron in the Hat and Show and Tell area. www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:09:33 EST
2	ODBSA October Meeting: David Hinsaw’s White Squirrel Forge, Danville, Virginia Demonstrators: Apprentice Blacksmith David Hinshaw and Journeyman Blacksmith John Riddle Subject: Making tongs and some items that one can hand forge from horseshoes. Lunch: Provided by Rhonda Hinshaw with help from family/friends Note: This event is the first Saturday of the month and not the second. Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Tuesday, 06/08/10 21:55:04 EDT
8,9,10	Yearly Conference: Barberville Florida This is the Florida Artist Blacksmith Association annual conference held at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement near Deland Florida. 3 days w/demontrators for $45. See web site for more info. www.blacksmithing.org Click for more information Posted by FABA - Friday, 08/06/10 15:22:39 EDT
9	Copper Fold Form Workshop: 44 Jayne Street, Florida NY 10921 Fold forming uses the metal’s plasticity and ductility to make complex forms resembling chased, constructed and soldered shapes from single sheets of metal. Radical changes in cross section are possible in as little as 3-5 minutes. Fold forming has spread around the world as a new way to explore forming sheet material. In this workshop, we will work hands-on with the torch, hammer and anvil to learn a series of fold-forming techniques in copper. The results are quick and gratifying, and lead readily to new design ideas. This workshop is a great choice for experimenting with new design ideas at the forge. Small class size for hands-on time at the anvil. www.centerformetalarts.com Click for more information Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 08/25/10 15:52:11 EDT
10	Advanced Copper Fold Form Workshop: 44 Jayne Street, florida NY 10921 There are 6 families of fold-forms, with thousands of variations within each, and if you come up with a new family of forms, Charles offers to let you name it yourself! This workshop is for people who already have taken the Intro to Foldforming, and it is the second day in a 2-day double header. Come work with the favorite tools for copper fold-forming: fingers, hands, hammers, mallets, torches, anvils and the rolling mill. Take both days of workshops for a full introduction to foldforming. www.centerformetalarts.com Click for more information Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 08/25/10 15:59:46 EDT
Sunday the 10th	Live Auction with Antique Forge and Tools: 8597 Ventura Ave. Ventura Ca. 93001 Gas Forge: Franklin Wheeler, Orange California w/ 1.25" gasline, 33"x52", SX20 Fire Box. 7 pry bars, 57 tongs, 32 hammers w/handle (on rack) 18 hammer heads (no handles), 38 hardy hole dies & tools, 10 other tools, 2 cooling bins, 3 racks. From A. Norman & Son Blacksmith Shop, Camarillo California. California Blacksmith shop for 100 years over 160 pcs. total lot#240 www.calauctioneers.com Click for more information Posted by California Auctioneers - Monday, 10/04/10 14:04:28 EDT
2010 November
20, 21	Intro to Forge Welding with David Tucciarone: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This will be an introductory class in the fundamentals of forge welding. This skill is essential not only for the progression of a blacksmith's skills, but it is also a satisfying technique that can broaden the depth and complexity of your work. SOme forge welding techniques that will be covered are: lap welds, T welds, drop tong welds, and others. This course is focused on getting you better and faster at welding by praciting ALL the fundamentals in several different forms of welding. www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:05:13 EST
27	Level 2 Novice Class with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class will focus on using the funadentals learned in the Level 1 class to further your skills whole adding a few more skills as well. You can expect to make a few more hooks to get "warmed up" and to then move into making a colonial heart trivet that will show you forge welding, tenons and riveting. You will also forge out a fire poker! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:05:59 EST
	5TH ANNUAL YESTERYEAR HAMMER IN: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing PETER ROSS will be our main demonstrator forging a set of andirons to be auctioned off along with his other demonstrated pieces. Along with our famous 35 gallons of Brunswick stew for lunch! Dozens of tailgaters from all over the east coast, HUGE Iron in the Hat, BIG Show and Tell Gallery. SILENT AUCTION of demonstrated items from the year and donated items. www.blacksmithguildofva.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:12:28 EST
13	ODBSA November Meeting: David Tucciarone’s SunRise Forge, Rustburg, Virginia Subject: Making simple items for x-mas gifts. Note: David’s November 2009 demonstration on how to “make some simple hand-forged items for X-mas gifts” was so interesting, enjoyable and a great learning experience that we will repeat again in 2010 with an array of new simple hand forged things we could learn to make for gifts. Lunch: brown bag it or eat at any one of the many nearby places Old Dominion Blacksmith Association Click for more information Posted by Bill Roy - Tuesday, 06/08/10 21:59:03 EDT
10	WNC Blacksmith Reunion: The Kaynes The WNC Blacksmiths and Knifesmith Club will hold a reunion at the the Kayne shop on Wednesday, November 10th @ 7 pm. David Burnette, Head of the Haywood Tech blacksmithing program, will demonstrate. Please come and join the festivities. www.blacksmithsdepot.com Click for more information Posted by The Kaynes - Tuesday, 10/12/10 09:30:31 EDT
2010 December
11	Christmas Forging Fun with Mike Tanner: Yesteryear School of Blacksmithing Amelia Virginia This class will get everyone in the mood for the holidays in spending a full day forging jingle bells and candle holders. In a day you can make several gifts for your loved ones or be decide to keep them all for yourself! Nothing says Merry Christmas like hand made gifts and this class is a great chance to make this holiday saeon a special one while learning and practicing the basics of blacksmithing! www.yesteryearschool.com Click for more information Posted by Peyton Anderson - Monday, 02/15/10 11:06:57 EST
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