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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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SUMMARY:CMB 2026 Meeting Invitation
DESCRIPTION:Central Minnesota Blacksmiths (CMB) will be meeting at my shop (Wayne Olson) on Saturday March 7th. Guild members are welcome to join the central MN group’s meeting on Saturday March 7th.  Time 10 or 11 am to whenever. Potluck for lunch so bring something to share. Potluck followed by at least one demonstration. \nAddress 3810 State Hwy 70 Pine City MN. 55 minutes north of downtown St. Paul. Shop is heated and out of the weather with plenty of parking space. Bring a chair to sit on. Come enjoy the spring day! \nQuestions. Call me. 320-280-0100 \nWayne Olson
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/cmb-2026-meeting-invitation/
LOCATION:Wayne Olson Shop\, 3810 State Hwy 70 Pine City MN\, Pine City\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Damascus Workshop March 14-15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructors Paul Widenhoefer\, Brendan Stevens\, Justin Klejeski \nAre you interested in learning how to make Damascus- that pattern welded steel with the cool designs that you see on many high-end knives? We will be offering a workshop open to a limited number of people (4-6) that will go over such things as steel selection\, the preparation needed\, the welding process\, building a basic pattern and etching your steel billet. This workshop will be utilizing power hammers to weld and draw out the steel. Because of this\, we ask all students to come with a moderate level of smithing experience. Paul\, Justin\, and Brendan have been teaching knife making classes with the Guild for over a decade. We’re running this independent of the Guild classes\, but it is open to all Guild members and the blade smithing/blacksmithing community. You should come out of the workshop with a Damascus billet big enough for some blades or other small projects and the knowledge to start your next billet\, as well as the option to make a small Japanese style knife. \nCost $125/person\, with possibly an additional charge to be finalized at the end of the workshop. The cost is to cover materials used (steel\, abrasives\, propane\, etc.). Contact Paul to arrange payment. \nPlease contact Paul with questions or to sign up: \nEmail pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nText msg: 612-408-5007 \nWorkshop will be held at Brendan Steven’s place:  4764 118 St SW\, Waverly\, MN 55390
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/damascus-workshop-march-14-15-2026/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Brendan Stevens\, 4764 118 St SW\, Waverly\, MN\, 55390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Widenhoefer":MAILTO:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Damascus Workshop March 14-15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Instructors Paul Widenhoefer\, Brendan Stevens\, Justin Klejeski \nAre you interested in learning how to make Damascus- that pattern welded steel with the cool designs that you see on many high-end knives? We will be offering a workshop open to a limited number of people (4-6) that will go over such things as steel selection\, the preparation needed\, the welding process\, building a basic pattern and etching your steel billet. This workshop will be utilizing power hammers to weld and draw out the steel. Because of this\, we ask all students to come with a moderate level of smithing experience. Paul\, Justin\, and Brendan have been teaching knife making classes with the Guild for over a decade. We’re running this independent of the Guild classes\, but it is open to all Guild members and the blade smithing/blacksmithing community. You should come out of the workshop with a Damascus billet big enough for some blades or other small projects and the knowledge to start your next billet\, as well as the option to make a small Japanese style knife. \nCost $125/person\, with possibly an additional charge to be finalized at the end of the workshop. The cost is to cover materials used (steel\, abrasives\, propane\, etc.). Contact Paul to arrange payment. \nPlease contact Paul with questions or to sign up: \nEmail pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nText msg: 612-408-5007 \nWorkshop will be held at Brendan Steven’s place:  4764 118 St SW\, Waverly\, MN 55390
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/damascus-workshop-march-14-15-2026/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Brendan Stevens\, 4764 118 St SW\, Waverly\, MN\, 55390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Widenhoefer":MAILTO:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com
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