Events
2014 ‘C’ class graduates!
Congratulations to the 2014 Beginning Blacksmithing “C” class. And thank you to all the gifted instructors that helped this class.
Read MoreInformation for the October membeship meeting is available on the web calendar
Updated information for our October membership meeting, to be held at the Minnesota Transportation Museum, is available on our web calendar. Just go to October on the Calendar and click the link under October 10th. It has all the information and a map to this terrific meeting venue! See you there!
Read MoreThe Fall Conference is nearly upon us and we need to hear from you!
Hi folks, There has been a call out from our Program Committee to please get your registrations in as soon as possible. This is especially important if you still want to get on the meal plan since we need to let the cater know final numbers by next week. We’ve been given a short grace…
Read MoreAlmelund Threshing Show needs TGOM volunteers August 10, 11 & 12!
The Guild will once again be staffing the blacksmith shop at the Almelund Threshing Show on August 10, 11 & 12! : Almelund Threshing Show is located 7 miles northwest of Taylors Falls, MN. Contact: Carl Nordquist, 715-866-8807 or carlsanvil@centurytel.net to sign up and get further information/instructions. It’s always a great time to learn some…
Read MoreVolunteers needed for the NowThen Threshing Show August 17, 18, 19!
The Nowthen Threshing show is August 17, 18, 19, 2012. Contact Bob Fredell at bfredell@msn.com or 763-389-5119 to sign up and reserve your spot. If you attend the August Guild meeting, Bob will sign you up there and get your free entrance pass. This is another great opportunity to pound some hot iron, visit with…
Read MoreMembers needed to volunteer at Little Log House Powershow July 27, 28, 29!
We are in need of members to help demonstrate at the Little Log House Power Show near Hastings, MN on July 27, 28, 29. This is a great opportunity for Guild members to pound on some hot metal, receive mentoring from experienced smiths, and share the love of the craft with the public. TGOM will…
Read MoreMillstream Arts Festival needs metalsmiths
I am a volunteer on the planning committee for Millstream Arts Festival in St. Joseph, MN (up by St. Cloud). We are gearing up for our Sept. 30 show and are in need of at least 2 or 3 iron/metalsmiths to exhibit and sell their wares. Booth fees are very reasonable. Applications and more information…
Read MoreFeterl Auction June 2 2012
Barb Feterl, widow of Dave Feterl, former Guild member, is having an auction of Dave’s shop equipment on Saturday, June 2. This will include his fabrication equipment and supplies, but not his blacksmith tools. Dave did a lot of welding and fabricating (trailers for gas-powered welding machines), so he had drill presses, iron worker, crane,…
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