Taste of Blacksmithing 2017
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Dr NW, Anoka, MN, United StatesHave you ever thought of being a metalsmith and bending, twisting, and pounding a special treasure? The Guild of Metalsmiths is now offering a one-day “taste” of the craft. Please wear cotton clothing and bring safety glasses, hearing protection, and leather gloves. The Guild will supply all tools and materials for the day. We will…
April 2017 Membership Meeting
Nick Heinen Shop 220 Monroe St N, North Hudson, WI, United StatesThe Guild of Metalsmith (TGoM) members and guests will meet on Wednesday, April 12 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Nick Heinen will host us at his workshop at 220 Monroe St., North Hudson, WI 54016 (map below). The usual agenda will be followed by a program/demo focused on learning basic blacksmithing techniques through the creation of whimsical…
Candle Holder Class 2017-Cancelled
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Drive, N.W., Anoka, MN, United StatesInstructor – Dave Gavin 715-821-9950 Learn how to make a candle holder to enter in the Fall Conference contest. Unload tools 8 am, class starts at 9 am The students will be making a pair of dished iron base with a copper candle holder. Candles will be provided. Tools list – center punch, medium ball…
Make a Blacksmith Hammer 2017-CLASS IS FULL!
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Drive, N.W., Anoka, MN, United StatesInstructors: Jim Moenck, Martin Pansch, Stephen Olivo, Derrick Phillips, Rob Murray, Bob Brown This class will teach you the skills you need to make a hammer. With this knowledge you will then be able to expand your tool chest with other handled tools. All handled tools such as top fullers, punches and flatters start with…
Struck Tools Workshop 2017
MN School of Horseshoeing 6250 Riverdale Drive, N.W., Anoka, MN, United StatesThis advertisement is a feeler. There are competing demands for the day. (Mark Aspery joinery class and Armed Forces day demonstrations in Dundas for starters) The MN School of Horseshoeing is available. Jim Scott may not be available. I (Herb) have been Jim’s apprentice for this class for the past several years and am willing…
Spring Hammer-In Friday June 2 2017
Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop 7415 Old Viking Blvd, Nowthen, MN, United StatesPlan to join fellow smiths on the weekend of June 2, 3, and 4 for our annual spring hammer-in happening 7:30-11:00pm on the evening of Friday, June 2 and all day June 3 and June 4 from 8am till 4:00 pm at Nowthen Blacksmith Shop. “ Camping on-site is available Friday night and Saturday…