Fall Conference
Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United StatesThe Guild of Metalsmiths’ 44th Annual Fall Conference, aka “The Madness” happening September 17-19, 2021. For the first time we will be holding this event at the Pierce Country Fairgrounds in Ellsworth, WI. See the announcement below from Guild President, Larry Wasmund: Hello Members, It is extremely hard to believe that it is June already.…
Handled Struck Tools Class 2021
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr, NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesHandled Struck Tools Instructors: Jesse and Dave Gavin, with support by Olson, Fick, and others Class size: 8 max, 6 min. Class description: Prepare your own working tools with an introduction to the preparation and heat treatment of a popular tool steel. The tools made will be punches with a wire handle and chisels with…
TGoM December Membership Meeting 2021
CSPS Hall 383 Michigan St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesTGoM’s 2021 holiday gathering is set for Sunday, December 5 at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul, MN Join Guild of Metalsmiths families for our annual holiday gathering at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul (address 385 Michigan St, at the corner of West 7th and Western). The hall will open at noon. We usually…
Trivet Class 2022
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr, NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesScroll-leg Trivet Instructors: Derrick Phillips, (651) 230-2363, DerrickPhillipsA3o3@gmail.com David Skaurud, (218) 849-4630, skaurud.gom@gmail.com Class size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 Class Description: This is a one-day class to practice basic blacksmith skills and introduce tenon joinery. The project will be to forge 3 identical pieces, including slotting & drifting holes, and forging & sizing…
Bolt Jaw Tongs Class 2022
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr, NW, Ramsey, MN, United StatesInstructors: Dave Gavin, with Jesse Gavin assisting Bolt Jaw Tongs Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 8 Lunch: BYOL or local fast food Class Description – The tongs class is going to highlight the 3/4" bolt jaw tongs, but as the student signs up for the class, we’d like them to tell us what size bolt…
TGoM Membership Meeting Feb 9 2022 cancelled!
We (the program committee) have attempted to set up a meeting at several locations but were told not at this time, so we have decided to cancel the February meeting. Most of the locations expressed concerns over the covid spike right now and issues related to it. We expect the April meeting will happen and…