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SUMMARY:Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:The Education Committee is offering a Free Open Forge for Guild Members Only. There are eight forges available for our membership to use. There is no lesson or agenda except to get some iron hot and hit it with a hammer. There are sign-ups that will guarantee you a forge space. If you just want to stop by and hang out\, you are welcome to do so. If there’s space at a forge\, have at it. This is an excellent opportunity to hang out with and learn from fellow smiths. Beginners are welcome to send Harvey an email with their topic of interest or problem you’re trying to solve\, and we’ll do our best to have an answer and/or help available. \nBring: The Guild provides the space (forges\, anvils\, etc.) and coal. Please bring your own steel\, hammers\, tongs\, chisels\, etc. \nSafety Equipment: the usual for forging with coal: gloves\, safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/open-forge-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Forge March 2026-Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Instructor and Class Manager: Harvey Steele\, 239 671-8887\, hsteele@handeecleat.com \nThe Education Committee is offering a Free Open Forge for Guild Members Only. You can join on site.  There are eight forges available for our membership to use. There is no lesson or agenda except to get some iron hot and hit it with a hammer. If you just want to stop by and hang out\, you are welcome to do so. If there’s space at a forge\, have at it. This is an excellent opportunity to hang out with and learn from fellow smiths. Beginners are welcome and there are generally people around that can answer questions or provide assistance. \nBring a folding chair\, if you wish. \nLunch arrangement: Bring your lunch or go to restaurants in the area. \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education  or email the class manager to reserve your place.\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/open-forge-march-2026-members-only/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
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SUMMARY:49th Annual Fall Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:49th Annual Fall Conference Features Smiths from Wilmington Delaware and Collingwood Ontario\nEllen Durkan is an artist blacksmith from Wilmington\, Delaware. She creates wearable “Forged Fashion” art that she presents through performance runway shows and exhibitions. She teaches blacksmith classes and art related workshops as well as forging demonstrations for conferences and events. Her current body of work is inspired by the human body. It is designed to be worn and embraces physical and emotional vulnerability. She creates forged work to decorate the body as visual and metaphorical armor. \nTerry Sheridan is a self-employed machinist\, welder\, and blacksmith based in Collingwood\, Ontario\, Canada. Much of his professional work supports the heavy construction equipment industry as well as the ski resort sector across Ontario. In his machine shop\, Terry primarily forges industrial components using gas forges and power hammers. His true passion\, however\, lies in traditional blacksmithing at his home forge\, where he works with a classic coal fire and simple hand tools to create historically accurate pieces inspired by centuries past. His work includes adzes\, axes\, chisels\, knives\, lead ladles\, dividers\, and other traditional tools. Terry has frequently demonstrated and taught at blacksmith organizations across the United States. \nThese two professionals will demonstrate their skills and talents during TGoM’s Fall Conference on September 19 and 20. Full details are featured in our annual brochure. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/49th-annual-fall-conference-2026/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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