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SUMMARY:October 2026 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, bi-monthly membership meeting will be held at the Minnesota Transportation Museum aka: Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55130. See map below.  The potluck will start at 6:30 PM followed by a short business meeting\, show-n-tell and a Martin Pansch demonstration in the blacksmith shop. \nWe invite all the members to bring items for show and tell. Please remember items that you have shown in the past may not have been seen by new members. \nIf you have never been to this location\, it is a historical train museum. Invite someone new who is interested in the world of metalsmithing to the meeting and introduce them to the wonderful community The Guild of Metalsmiths has to offer. \nThe champion is Kim Maas (TGoM.volunteer@gmail)\, and Gordon Barr (agbarr@metalsmith.org) is the site contact. You may contact either one of them if you have any questions. \nMinnesota Transportation Museum
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/october-2026-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:MN Transportation Museum\, 193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Beginners Basic Blacksmithing Class-Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: The beginners’ basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency are required before taking any of the many other classes the Guild offers. This enables those classes to concentrate on advanced techniques without having to spend time on basic concepts. \nThis 3-day class covers the basics of: Safety\, Tools\, Fire Control\, Forging Dynamics\, Tapers (ribbon\, fishtail\, point)\, Twisting\, Riveting\, Shouldering\, Upset\, Cutting\, Splitting\, Punching\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge welding. \nLocation: MN School of Horseshoeing (map below) \nInstructor: David Skaurud 218 849-4630 skaurud.gom@gmail.com \nClass Manager: Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219\, tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nCost: Members: $200\,  Non-Members: $230. Covers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools\, and workbook. \nClass size: Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Tools are provided but if you have a favorite hammer\, punches\, chisels and tools\, bring them along. A small 1-to-2-pound ball peen hammer would work. We have various hammers for you to try and get a feel for what is comfortable. \nSafety Equipment: Eye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, earmuffs or plugs and suitable clothing which includes hard shoes\, cotton or leather. Synthetic and polyester clothing will burn and melt. There will be sparks and brushes against hot metal. Bring plenty of water to keep hydrated. \nLunch Arrangements: We have a break for lunch. Bring lunch or go to a local restaurant. \nTo register online: go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\,\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact class manager’s name\, email address and phone number for additional information. \nName: Kim Maas: 651-328-7219  tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nMap to MN School of Horseshoeing:
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/fall-2026-beginners-basic-blacksmithing-class-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Arc Welding 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Marty Masters \nIf you’ve ever wanted to know more about welding\, but didn’t have a way to do it\, here’s your chance.  There’s something mysterious and magical about welding.  Welders sit so close to this fountain of sparks that most people would jump back from.  They join steel (and other materials) together as if they were one. This one-day class will be a survey of three common modern arc welding techniques which are appropriate for hobby welding:\nShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)\nGas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)\nFlux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)\nEach technique will be explained and demonstrated.  Then the student will have hands-on time to practice. \nClass Manager: Kim Maas\, 651-328-7219 tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nClass size: Minimum students:    2   Maximum students:   4\nCost: $125 TGoM Members $150 non-members\nSafety Equipment – Wear clothing made of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes.\nOther Equipment: Proper welding gloves\, welding leathers or coat\, welding helmet if you have them (We will have loaner equipment if you don’t want to buy)\nLunch Arrangements: Bring a bag lunch or eat at a local restaurant \nTo register: \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nTo pay by check\, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on where to mail the check. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-arc-welding-2026/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Trivet Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Derrick Phillips & David Skaurud \nTrivet \nClass Description: This class is a “Beginner Plus” class. Students will hopefully have finished the Guild’s beginners class\, as this class will draw on those skills and add some more. The trivet is an introduction to joinery:  forging tenons and using a monkey tool and hot riveting. During this class\, each person will be making a basic trivet. If you think you might be interested in joinery this is a starting project in that direction.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Tongs to hold ½” square stock and your favorite hammer\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.\nSpecial Instructions: We’ll be using coal forges. Please contact Derrick if experience with coal is limited – we might be able to provide assistance with fire management so you could still ‘smith with us.\nLunch arrangements: eat at a local establishment or bring a lunch. We’ll break for about an hour. The facilities include a refrigerator and microwave in the classroom area. \nTo register for this class:\nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nTo pay by check\, email the class manager listed above to reserve your place in the class and receive additional information on where to mail the check. \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. Minors under 14 need one adult per child. There will be no sharing of forges. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/trivet-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Dodge":MAILTO:christina.guildmbr@gmail.com
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