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SUMMARY:Taste of Blacksmithing February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rebecca Hrobak \nClass Manager: Laurel Larkin                 651-955-9379          frogwench@comcast.net\nClass size: Maximum students: 8                 Minimum students: 6 \nClass Description: Ready to unleash your inner blacksmith? Todays the perfect day to give it a try – no experience\, secret skill\, or Viking ancestry required. We’ve crafted this workshop specifically for newcomers. If you know which end of the hammer to hold\, you’re already ahead of the game. With iron glowing in the forge and an anvil waiting for your command\, you’ll create take home treasures: a drive hook\, an S-hook or an entirely new species of metal object formed through enthusiasm and questionable geometry. \nBring your creativity\, your curiosity\, your safety glasses (if you have some)\, and your natural fiber clothing. We’ll take care of the rest – tools\, material\, guidance\, and plenty of encouragement to whack hot metal responsibly. \nTo register: To register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact the manager’s name\, email address and/or phone number for additional information and to reserve your place. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/taste-of-blacksmithing-february-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guild of Metalsmiths Meeting February 2026
DESCRIPTION:February 2026 Membership Meeting to be held at Northrup King Building Art Space\, Minneapolis\, MN\, Feb. 7\, 2026\nFebruary’s Membership Meeting will be on SATURDAY\, February 7\, 2026 from noon to 4:00 pm. Location: Northrup King & Co. located at 1500 Jackson St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN. The meeting will be in the 3rd floor gallery\, followed by a potluck and show-n-tell. There is parking in front of the building. Click on map below to enlarge graphic. \nNorthrup King Building is the Art Organization. It includes artists from about 11 different buildings in Northeast Minneapolis. The building is open from noon to 4 on Saturdays. There are lots of studios that are open during that time frame.  Some are just galleries\, and some also include working studio. \nMary Schwartz will give a demonstration on lamp working. She uses a torch to create glass beads. \nHistory of Northrup King Building\nThe Northrup King Building is actually a complex of 10 buildings first constructed in 1917. Originally built for and occupied by the Northrup King & Co. seed company\, its location adjoining two sets of railroad tracks made it the ideal place to ship seeds across the United States. Northrup King & Co. occupied the building until the late 1980s\, when it was sold to Jim Stanton of Shamrock Properties. Through an ongoing process of renovation\, Stanton and his daughter Debbie Woodward (Property Manager from 2001 – 2018) turned the Northrup King Building into the creative center of over 350 artists and arts-related businesses that you know today. The building was sold to Artspace Projects\, Inc. upon Woodward’s retirement. \nIf you have questions about this meeting\, please contact Kim Maas\, Volunteer Coordinator\, at tgom.volunteer@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/guild-of-metalsmiths-meeting-february-2026/
LOCATION:Northrup King Art Space\, 1500 Jackson St NE\, Minneapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Instructor's Workshop February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructor’s Workshop\nDate & Time: Feb. 21\, 2026\, 9 am to 4 pm \nLead Instructor: David Skaurud\,  218-849-4630\, skaurud.gom@gmail.com\nLocation: MN School of Horseshoeing \nClass Manager: Kim Maas 651-328-7219 tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nCost of class: Free to Guild members \nClass size: Maximum:  20        Minimum:   4 \nClass Description: \nThe Education Committee will be offering Instructors Workshops for ALL who are or are interested in becoming part of the Instructor Team. We feel it is important\, and we strongly encourage all instructors (new and experienced) to attend this informative session\, whether teaching the beginners class\, any other class in the Guild setting or starting out by assisting with class. The workshop will be offered again in August\, if the February workshop does not work for you. You are more than welcome to attend all the workshops. \nAgenda: Morning will start in the classroom with the introduction of the curriculum for The Beginners Blacksmithing Class three-day class. And discuss other possible classes. The Guild’s classes have used bits and pieces of lessons 1-25 of the Controlled Hand Forging\, the curriculum used since 2014. Lessons can be viewed at: http://www.abana.org/resources/education/chf.shtml. The class will move to the shop to continue with discussions and role play. There will be some initial training for instructors on \n1) How to do a demonstration of a written lesson.\n2) How to teach the lesson without wandering.\n3) The demonstrator / coach method of instruction.\n4) The proper time to interject alternate methods.\n5) Ideas on how to motivate a student.\n6) When is the right time to have fun. \nAll attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the class. \nLunch arrangement: Bring lunch or there are area restaurants.\nRegistration:\nNote: You need to register online so we can prepare properly. \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/instructors-workshop-february-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Forge Welding 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Forge Welding 2026\nTools needed and the output of the class. \nInstructor: Peter Ellison\nClass Size: Maximum 8  Cost: $100\nClass Description:\nStarting with how to manage the fire for forge welding and some basic discussion of the theory of forge welding. Jump right into the first project of making a simple flux spoon with a fold over forge weld. Then work on a fireplace poker that is built up with lots of different forge welds including joining two bars\, a basket twist\, and a collar weld. Depending on the time available: welding chain\, welding mild steel to high carbon steel. The goal of this class is to walk away confident forge welding is something that can be done\, and how to troubleshoot the inevitable issues that come up. Basic forging skills needed.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite hammer and tongs for 3/8 round if you have them.\nSafety Equipment: Bring safety glasses and appropriate clothing the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a lunch and water or dine at local fast food places\nClass Manager: Gordon Barr\nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education\nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager Gordon Barr agbarr@metalsmith.org to reserve a spot or for additional information. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-forge-welding-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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