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2003 August (Sample)
1	Sample Event or Meeting, Location of the event, City, State, Country About the event and who is demonstrating. The description can be relatively long but do not break into paragraphs. Use the link to point to a detailed page. Please note that your e-mail is encrypted in your name. Link and email must be entered via the form. No HTML allowed. ABANA-Chapter.com Click for more information Posted by - guru - Friday, 09/12/03 01:16:40 EDT
3	CSI Sample Summer Event, Dempsey Park, West Cincinatti, OH, USA 9am to 7pm EDT: List your group's name and affiliation in the title or description ABANA-Chapter.com Click for more information Posted by - guru - Friday, 09/12/03 01:16:40 EDT
2008 January
19	STEEL BRISTLE BLACKSMITH COUNCIL: OBEDIAH'S OKEFENOK 5115 SWAMP ROAD WAYCROSS GA 31503 Come join us for our monthly meeting in our forge (steel Bristle forge) in the swamp. All welcome, meetings start at 8:30 am till after lunch. For information call Doug at 912-285-1873 or E-mail at hasa@bellsouth.net Posted by Doug Furman - Thursday, 11/29/07 10:42:21 EST
2008 February
16	SWABA Regional Conference: Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Frank Turley will demo toolsmithing, forge welding, and hardware as time permits. The demos will be open-ended in terms of selection. swaba.abana-chapter.com Click for more information Posted by Frank Turley - Thursday, 09/06/07 10:29:28 EDT
16	STEEL BRISTLE BLACKSMITH COUNCIL: OBEDIAH'S OKEFENOK 5115 SWAMP ROAD WAYCROSS GA 31503 Come join us for our monthly meeting at our forge in the swamp(Steel Bristle Forge). All welcome, meetings start at 8:30 am till after lunch. For information call Doug at 912-285-1873 or E-mail at hasa@bellsouth.net Posted by Doug Furman - Thursday, 11/29/07 10:44:46 EST
16	STEEL BRISTLE BLACKSMITH COUNCIL: OBEDIAH'S OKEFENOK 5115 SWAMP ROAD WAYCROSS GA 31503 Come join us for our monthly meeting at our forge in the swamp(Steel Bristle Forge). All welcome, meetings start at 8:30 am till after lunch. For information call Doug at 912-285-1873 or E-mail at hasa@bellsouth.net Posted by Doug Furman - Thursday, 11/29/07 10:45:03 EST
22, 23, 24, 25	Beginning Blacksmithing: 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. This class is designed for beginners who would like to get started right and those with some forging experience seeking a solid foundation in this craft. Date: February 22, 23, 24, 25 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 - Wednesday, 12/19/07 14:24:53 EST
2008 March
21 22 23	Fire and Brimstone Hammer-In 2008: Marriottsville , Maryland Please consider joining us for the 2008 Fire and Brimstone Hammer-In and Smelt on March 21st.-23rd. 2008 in Historic Marriottsville, Maryland The event will include Jesus Hernandez and Walter Sorrells running a smelt on Friday and working toward a finished blade (or 2?) over the weekend. Additional demonstrators and lectures will be happening all weekend. We will have forging on our power hammers all weekend as well as metal casting and metal spinning on our lathes. Event will be at our forge (Baltimore Knife and Sword Co.) and the Church/Studio next door (Fire and Brimstone Studio) Additional confirmed demonstrators we will be working into the schedule include Rick Barrett, Kerry and Matt Stagmer, Christopher Price, Deker and Paul Dubro of Legacy Forge. If you are a demonstrator or are planning to come and have something to share, please touch base as we would like to pack in as much information as possible for attendees. We will be limiting attendance to 50 INCLUDING demonstrators. Registration will be $65 for the entire weekend to offset our costs. Vendors and tailgating is encouraged at no additional fee and will have separate parking, trailers allowed. Please visit our site http://www.fireandbrimstone.com The site includes accommodations, Schedule, and Artists/Demonstrators. www.fireandbrimstone.com Click for more information Posted by kerrystagmer - Saturday, 12/08/07 01:35:04 EST
28, 29, 30	Forging On The River: Memphis, TN (National Ornamental Metal Museum) Three Day Blacksmithing and Foundry event. Blacksmithing demonstrators: HANK KNICKMEYER W/ TOM CLARK, BOB PATRICK, AND BOB COOGAN. You can google any one of these guys and see what kind of work they make to get an idea of what they will be demonstrating.....my guess would be mosaic pattern steel, mokume', etc....... Casting demonstrator: Jerod Christy ......Jerod has an extensive knowledge of foundry and pattern work and will be de-mystifying the cupola and doing a hands on iron pour demonstration.. THE COST FOR THIS EVENT IS 80 DOLLARS FOR THE WEEKEND THIS INCLUDES LUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS IS AVAILABLE OUR WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM FROM THE WEBSITE AFTER JANUARY 1ST IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED TO REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 1ST PLEASE CALL STEVEN CUZZILLA @ (901)774.6380 RIVER BLUFF FORGE COUNCIL Click for more information Posted by steven cuzzilla - Wednesday, 12/12/07 11:05:35 EST
21, 22, 23, 24	Blacksmithing Basics and Beyond: Old West Forge White Salmon, WA In this intensive 4 day workshop we will study and forge traditional joinery used in garden gate components. The components of this project include mortise and tenon joints, heel bars, hot collars, scrolls and adornments. Effective use of a striker and top tools including butchers, side sets and set hammers will be emphasized. All tools, materials and well equipped student workstations are provided. Tool and tong making will also be emphasized. Date: March 21, 22, 23, 24 Place: Old West Forge White Salmon, WA 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 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 - Wednesday, 12/19/07 14:27:39 EST
2008 April
18-20	10th Anniversary Anvilfire Celebration: Paw-Paws Forge, Boonville, NC, USA The big event of the year, anvilfire's 10th anniversary celebration. Demonstrators will include Josh Greenwood, Big BLU, the anvilfire guru Jock Dempsey and more. . . watch the CSI schedule page for additions (volunteers welcome). Tool Venders, Tailgating, Iron in the Hat, and a Poor Widder's Auction. Camping on-site. Lunch served Saturday. Please RSVP for the meal at 336-367-3499. Hosted by Sheri Wilson and CSI. See the EC-JYH, Big Green and other Junk Yard Hammers. Mark your calendar now! The public is invited. 2008 Anniversary Hammer-In Click for more information Posted by - guru - Wednesday, 07/25/07 17:27:56 EDT
18-19=20	BGOP SPRING FLING 08: RURITAN FAIRGROUNDS BERRYVILLE VA ANNUAL BLACKSMITHING EVENT MORE INFO HERE Click for more information Posted by WM. WOJCIK - Thursday, 08/30/07 16:45:47 EDT
11, 12, 13, 14	Beginning Blacksmithing Workshop : Old West Forge, White Salmon, WA 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. 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. Posted by Tim Middaugh - Tuesday, 01/29/08 12:30:18 EST
29-May 2	Comprehensive Blacksmithing with Uri Hofi: Center for Metal Arts, 44 Jayne St. Florida, NY 10921 This five-day intensive teaches an ergonomic approach to tooling and technique, and in the process covers hammer control, fire management, quenching and tempering, forming and moving metals, metallurgy, tool making, power hammer forging, geometry, proportion and design, and the cultural history of blacksmithing. The Center for Metal Arts is equipped with many of Hofi's innovative tooling, anvil stands, and dies. Whether you are a seasoned blacksmith or a metals enthusiast, there is much to learn here. http://www.centerformetalarts.com/newSeminars.htm Click for more information Posted by Ed Mack - Friday, 02/15/08 17:23:42 EST
19	Historic Blacksmith Shop Open House: Pope Valley, CA Join the Napa County Historical Society on Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Pope Valley to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring. Wildflowers are in bloom and the historic Haus Blacksmith shop will be open for viewing. Hundreds of antique tools, brands and horseshoes adorn the walls of Henry Haus’ shop. Pack a lunch, grab a bottle of wine at the Pope Valley Winery and spring into history! Directions from Napa: Take Highway 29 or the Silverado Trail North to Deer Park Road. Turn right and follow Deer Park Road over the mountain. The road becomes Howell Mountain Road. At the base of the mountain make your first right, across the street from the store. Pope Valley is really small so the place is hard to miss. Napa County Historical Society Click for more information Posted by Kristie Sheppard - Thursday, 03/27/08 16:12:59 EST
19	Historic Blacksmith Shop Open House: Pope Valley, CA Join the Napa County Historical Society on Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Pope Valley to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring. Wildflowers are in bloom and the historic Haus Blacksmith shop will be open for viewing. Hundreds of antique tools, brands and horseshoes adorn the walls of Henry Haus’ shop. Pack a lunch, grab a bottle of wine at the Pope Valley Winery and spring into history! Directions from Napa: Take Highway 29 or the Silverado Trail North to Deer Park Road. Turn right and follow Deer Park Road over the mountain. The road becomes Howell Mountain Road. At the base of the mountain make your first right, across the street from the store. Pope Valley is really small so the place is hard to miss. Napa County Historical Society Click for more information Posted by Kristie Sheppard - Thursday, 03/27/08 16:13:34 EST
2008 May
23-24-25	"GREAT LAKES INTERNATIONAL IRONFEST": : BUFFALO,NEW YORK. Located in downtown Buffalo, the conference will feature four demonstrators over the weekend.Jymm Hoffman, Kim Thomas, Mark Puigmarti and Deke Wedow.Lots to see and do.Bring your spouse and enjoy a fun weekend.Twenty minutes from Niagara Falls.$60 early registration.Find out more at nysdb.org and look for the conference link.See you there. nysdb.org Click for more information Posted by Peter Parry(conference Chairman) - Monday, 01/14/08 20:07:27 EST
2-3-4	Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths 22nd annual Hammer-In: Auglaize Village near Defiance, Ohio The Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths (NOB) will host our 22nd annual Hammer-In at historic Auglaize Village near Defiance, Ohio. Robert Elliot will demonstrate architectural ironwork and Butch Sheely will demonstrate a Samuel Bell Dirk blade. Hands-on classes and spouse activities are also available. nob-blacksmiths.org Click for more information Posted by Bob Willman - Monday, 01/21/08 15:05:16 EST
5-7	Power Hammer Forging with Uri Hofi: Center for Metal Arts 44 Jayne St. Florida, NY 10921 Two and a half days with Uri Hofi in free-form power hammer forging--an intensive program in theory, demonstrations, and hands-on time at the power hammer. Learn how to use Hofi's signature dies and tooling at the power hammer for efficient and effective forging. This class begins at 8 AM on Monday May 5, and ends at noon on Wednesday May 7 http://www.centerformetalarts.com/newSeminars.htm Click for more information Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 02/20/08 12:52:41 EST
17 - 18	20th Annual Blacksmith Days: Westminster, Maryland Featuring Randy McDaniel & Ken Schwarz Randy’s Demo on Hollow form Forging of Sheet Metal & Pipe Ken of Colonial Williamsburg Demo on Traditional Tomahawks Plus Damascus & other demonstrations and events BGCM website Click for more information Posted by Randy McDaniel - Tuesday, 02/26/08 13:19:27 EST
1,2,3	BAM 17th Annual Ozark Conference: Sedalia, Missouri State Fairgrounds BAM is gearing up for its 17th annual Ozark Conference, May 1st–3rd, 2008, this time with an international flair. With extended dates and foreign demonstrators Josef Habermann and Heiner Zimmermann, plus US smiths Bob Patrick, Darryl Nelson, the team of Michael Bendele & Joe Bonifas, and the team of Steve Mankowski & Shelton Browder from Colonial Williamsburg, this promises to be a great conference. At this year’s conference, besides our regular demonstrators, we are planning a display on the history of power hammers. As part of this special exhibit, Sid Seudemier is planning to bring the first and the last 25-pound “Little Giant” as well as many other historically interesting hammers. BAM Website Click for more information Posted by Chris Miller - Friday, 03/07/08 16:26:51 EST
2008 June
16 - 20	Beginning Blacksmithing Class: Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN Randy McDaniel will be teaching a 5 day class in Basic Blacksmithing, based on his book, "A BLACKSMITHING PRIMER". From coal fire maintenance, proper hammering, tool making/heat treating, forge welding, animal heads and much more. Hope to see you there for a week of fun! Appalachian Center for Craft Click for more information Posted by Randy McDaniel - Tuesday, 02/26/08 13:29:36 EST
28	WRABA Hands-On Blacksmith Conference: Historic Century Village in Burton, Ohio The Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association (WRABA) will host a Hands-On Blacksmith Conference with multiple one hour demonstrations on beginning and intermediate smithing by our own "Home Town Experts". Each demo will be followed by a you-forge-it session with personal experienced instructors. Put the hammer back in your hand. Try it you will like it. Click for more information Click for more information Posted by Bruce Woodward (WRABA Sec) - Tuesday, 03/11/08 15:01:05 EST
28	WRABA Hands-On Blacksmith Conference: Historic Century Village in Burton, Ohio The Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association (WRABA) will host a Hands-On Blacksmith Conference with multiple one hour demonstrations on beginning and intermediate smithing by our own "Home Town Experts". Each demo will be followed by a you-forge-it session with personal experienced instructors. Put the hammer back in your hand. Try it you will like it. wraba.com Click for more information Posted by Bruce Woodward (WRABA Sec) - Tuesday, 03/11/08 15:03:23 EST
7	PABA Blacksmith Day: Kutztown, PA Pennsylvania Artist-Blacksmiths’ Association Our annual Blacksmith Day is shaping up to be another good event. Our featured demonstrator is Nick Vincent. We will once again have a open forge area set up in front of the farm house. It will be equipped with a gas forge and a coal forge. Trade Item: Hand garden cultivator The plow boys will have their food stand open and Jim from GTS Welding said that he plans to have more items along this year for sale. Free admission - Tailgating - everyone welcome. www.pablacksmith.org Click for more information Posted by Keith Eckman - Sunday, 05/11/08 23:02:04 EDT
2008 July
2008 August
4,5,6,7	Rocky Mountain College Rendezvous 2008: near Jefferson, Colorado This is a 'mountain man' rendezvous where the teaching of many early skills is emphasized. Frank Turley will be assisted by Paul Avery in teaching beginning blacksmithing, the making of camp cooking utensils and perhaps some toolsmithing can be done, time permitting. www.bigwolfs-lair.com/rmc Click for more information Posted by Frank Turley - Thursday, 02/28/08 00:16:02 EST
6-11	Annual Rocky Mountain Blacksmithing Conference: Colorado Rocky Mountain School, Carbondale, CO Annual Rocky Mountain Blacksmithing Conference with demonstrators Brent Bailey, Michael Bondi, Corkey Storer and Toby Hickman. For more info go to the RMS website at www.rockymountainsmiths.org. Rocky Mountain Blacksmiths Asscociation Click for more information Posted by Caleb Kullman - Tuesday, 04/29/08 10:58:37 EDT
2008 September
12, 13, 14, 15	Blacksmithing Basics and Beyond: Old West Forge White Salmon, Washington In this intensive 4 day workshop we will study and forge traditional joinery used in garden gate components. The components of this project include mortise and tenon joints, heel bars, hot collars, scrolls and adornments. Effective use of a striker and top tools including butchers, side sets and set hammers will be emphasized. All tools, materials and well equipped student workstations are provided. Tool and tong making will also be emphasized. Date: September 12, 13, 14, 15 Place: Old West Forge White Salmon, WA 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 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 - Wednesday, 04/16/08 11:58:43 EDT
2008 October
	5th Annual Fitchburg Forge-In Blacksmith Festival: Fitchburg Riverfront Park, 40 Commercial Street October 18, 2008 10:00 am Fitchburg Riverfront Park Commercial Street/Boulder Drive Fitchburg, MA 01420 The Annual Fitchburg Forge-In Blacksmith Festival is the premier fall festival in central New England featuring the Forge-In blacksmith competition and The Great Pumpkin Carve. The Forge-In is an unusual and fascinating event where artisans in the metalworking industry demonstrate their skills in a live "heated" competition throughout the day. Blacksmiths from all ages, walks of life and culture compete with anvils and forges to win cash and prizes in various categories. The Great Pumpkin Carve is a wonder to behold after dark as all entered pumpkins are lit and displayed along the Nashua River wall for judging. Cash and prizes are awarded in various age categories. You are invited to bring a carved pumpkin with you that day, or pick a pumpkin, pull up a chair and carve away to your heart's delight (pumpkins and tools are available.) Complimenting the season and the Festival will be artists, hand crafters and antique dealers with their finest pieces. Live music, seasonal foods, a chance auction and children's activities complete the day. www.discoverfitchburg.com/blacksmithfestival.html Click for more information Posted by Katrina Burton - Friday, 12/28/07 15:35:55 EST
4, 5	CBA October Fest: Fritz Hagist's Place, Cazadero, CA Frank Turley, Demonstrator. A potpourri; mainly hardware and hand tools. Story telling. Chilly weather. Camping. www.calsmith.org Keep checking for updates. Click for more information Posted by Frank Turley - Wednesday, 04/23/08 13:40:07 EDT
4, 5	CBA October Fest: Fritz Hagist's Place, Cazadero, CA Frank Turley, Demonstrator. A potpourri; mainly hardware and hand tools. Story telling. Chilly weather. Camping. www.calsmith.org Keep checking for updates. Click for more information Posted by Frank Turley - Wednesday, 04/23/08 13:40:11 EDT
2008 November
14, 15, 16, 17	Beginning Blacksmithing I: Old West Forge White Salmon, WA 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. This class is designed for beginners who would like to get started right and those with some forging experience seeking a solid foundation in this craft. Date: November 14, 15, 16, 17 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 - Wednesday, 04/16/08 12:02:06 EDT
2008 December
2009 January
Monthly : Please note exceptions
2nd Sat	Our Chapter Meeting (Example): Any same place and Time Attend our regular meetings on the second Saturday of the month and take part in the world of blacksmithing. Demos, displays, green coal classes, tailgating. See link for how to get there. December Christmas party meeting place to be announced. See link for details. Posted by - guru - Wednesday, 09/24/03 11:18:38 EDT
	NJBA Monthly Meeting: New Jersey and Vicinity The New Jersey Blacksmiths Association holds weekend meetings (demonstrations, workshops, and other special events) nearly every month. The day of the month varies. Check our website events listing for more information. In addition, NJBA holds a Monday evening open forge meeting nearly every WEEK! Contact the host, Marshall, at 732-780-0871, for more information. NJBA Website Click for more information Posted by Bruce Freeman - Friday, 01/19/07 20:21:40 EST
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