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SUMMARY:June 2026 Hammer-In and Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Golden Celebration…\n…At the June Nowthen \nHammer-In and Membership Meeting\n2026 is 50 years since the beginning of The Guild of Metalsmiths. Come join us at the June 2026 Nowthen Hammer-In and Membership Meeting. This year\, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Guild of Metalsmiths.\nThe Nowthen Power Show grounds are located at 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN 55303.  Map below. \n\nFriday\, June 5: 4:30pm to 0dark:thirty.\nSaturday\, June 6: 0light:thirty to 0dark:thirty (all day.)\nTGoM Membership Meeting Saturday\, June 6\, at the Hammer-In. Potluck is the same as with other membership meetings.\n\nHot (and golden) stuff will be happening at the annual Hammer-In taking place at the Nowthen Threshing Show grounds Blacksmith Shop. The blind forging competition will return on Saturday afternoon. The goal will be a friendly forge off. \nBlind forging competition rules:\n\nAn object is placed inside a box\, and you must create (forge) the unknown object by what you can feel. No peeking!\nWe usually do a time limit with this as well.\nPrizes to be announced!\n\nWe will focus our efforts on the Fall Conference contest item\, A Towel Holder. Camping on-site is available Friday and Saturday night on primitive sites. Port-a-potties on site. Five forges are open for use. Coal will be provided. If you want to bring your own equipment\, please do! Bring any examples you want to share with others. Bring your own tools if you have them. Some limited steel stock is available\, but if you need specific sizes\, feel free to bring your own steel. Scrap pieces ok. \nThis event will hopefully give you some inspiration to help you to come up with your own design for the Fall Conference theme contest\, Towel Holder\, and help you learn how to make it. If you don’t know how to make something\, ask ahead of time\, and we will try very hard to accommodate. \n— Wayne Olson\, 320-280-0100 \nMap to Nowthen
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-2026-hammer-in-and-membership-meeting/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Instructor's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 8:00am. Come early for coffee and conversation. Plan on being at least 15 minutes early for a prompt 9am start. Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (map above) \nThe Education Committee offers 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. \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 1) How to do a demonstration of a written lesson. 2) 3) 4) 5) 6). How to teach the lesson without wandering. The demonstrator/coach method of instruction. The proper time to interject alternate methods. Ideas on how to motivate a student. The right time to have fun. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the class. \nInstructor: David Skaurud skaurud.gom@gmail.com; Class manager: Kim Maas: 651-328-7219\, tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nClass size: Max 14 Min 4; No cost. Tools and Equipment or other items to bring to the class: Hammer\, Tongs and Notebook for notes. \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. \nLunch Arrangements: Bring lunch or there are restaurants in the area. There is a refrigerator in the classroom . Bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated during the workshop. \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education Or to mail in a check\, contact the class manager’s email address and phone number for additional information and to reserve your place. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/august-2026-instructors-workshop/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="David Skaurud":MAILTO:skaurud.gom@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Membership meeting: corn and hog feed! Details TBA.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/august-2026-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Touch Mark Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Stephen Olivo  \nClass Description: Ever wanted to make your mark on the world? Come make a maker’s mark to mark your hot steel projects. Sign that cool steel project you just finished with a makers mark you made. Will cover design\, forging\, and heat treat. Class is for intermediate to advanced smiths. \nClass size: Maximum students: 8                  Minimum students:  4  \nPrice of Class: Member:$120.00\,            Non-Member: $140.00 \nClass Manager Kim Maas  651-328-7219 tgom.volunteer@gmail.com \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: \nStudents need to bring: Forging hammer\, jewelry files\, scribes\, punches\, chisels\, bring your own rotary tool (Foredom\, Dremel\, etc.) and bits for said tool. \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. \nOther Equipment\, Instructors: 5 vises post or hardy mount\, reverse stamps\, rotary tools\, punches\, chisels. Students\, if you have these tools listed feel free to bring them \nLunch Arrangements: We will break for lunch around 12:00 for an hour. Bring your lunch or eat at one of the local restaurants. There is a refrigerator in the classroom.  Bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated during the 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. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/touch-mark-class-2026/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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