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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2023-Class 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes March 11\, 18\, 25 in Ramsey MN.\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.\nCost:\nCovers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook.\n$180 for members\, $190 non members for the three classes.\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.\nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, Ramsey MN 55303\, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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.\nTools:\nTools 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.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths with contact info and email address to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-2023-class-2-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2023-Class 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes March 11\, 18\, 25 in Ramsey MN.\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.\nCost:\nCovers everything you need: the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook.\n$180 for members\, $190 non members for the three classes.\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges.\nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, Ramsey MN 55303\, just off Hwy 10 near the Anoka Vocational College.\nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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.\nTools:\nTools 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.\nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.\nTo sign up for the three day Beginners classes:\nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths with contact info and email address to:\nGordon Barr\n11021 27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org\n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-2023-class-1-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T170000
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SUMMARY:Zombie killer/chopping knife class 2023-day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer \nChopping knife \nCost: $140 (covers metal\, coal\, handle material & some abrasives)\nMinimum of 4 students. Maximum of 8 students (More if there are parent/child participants) Minimum age 14-Must be accompanied by an adult.\nLunch: local restaurants or bring your own\nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse and pandemics send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nInstructor will be Paul Widenhoefer\, longtime member of the Guild and the American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd.\nTo register\, please send your contact info including email address and phone # where you can be contacted and a check for $140 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nQuestions? Contact:\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home) (612) 408-5007 (cell) \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-class-2023-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife Class 2023-Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer \nchopping knife \nCost: $140 (covers metal\, coal\, handle material & some abrasives)\nMinimum of 4 students. Maximum of 8 students (More if there are parent/child participants) Minimum age 14-Must be accompanied by an adult.\nLunch: local restaurants or bring your own\nDo you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse and pandemics send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nInstructor will be Paul Widenhoefer\, longtime member of the Guild and the American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd.\nTo register\, please send your contact info including email address and phone # where you can be contacted and a check for $140 made to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nPaul Widenhoefer\n3618 Robin Lane\nMinnetonka\, MN 55305\nQuestions? Contact:\nEmail:pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\nPhone: (952) 930-0070 (home) (612) 408-5007 (cell) \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-class-2023-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T163000
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SUMMARY:Boy Scout Merit Badge Class 2023
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Boy Scout merit badge class at the School of Horseshoeing February 18. Anyone that would like to help\, please contact me directly. \nGordon Barr\nagbarr@metalsmith.org
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/boy-scout-merit-badge-class-2023/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000
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SUMMARY:TGoM Membership Meeting February 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday\, February 8\, 2023\, membership meeting will be at the Jackson Street Roundhouse. (193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55130)\nFor the meeting\, we will have blacksmithing and tool sharpening demonstrations 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 some of the newer members.\nThe usual potluck will start at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting\, then show and tell. The champion is Kim Maas (TGoMvolunteer@gmail)\, and Gordon Barr (agbarr@metalsmith.org) is the site contact\, so contact either one of them if you have any questions\nIf you have never been to this location\, it is loaded with history and activities for the entire family. Check out their website at\nhttps://www.transportationmuseum.org. If you look at\nhttps://mtm.my-free.website/blacksmith-forge\, you may see some of the pictures of what the blacksmith shop looked like when Nick Heinen\, Charlie Bateman and Gordon Barr created it in 2012.\nInvite and bring someone new who is interested in the world of metalsmithing to the February Membership Meeting. Show them the wonderful community The Guild of Metalsmiths has to offer.\nJackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 W. Pennsylvania Ave\, St. Paul\, MN 55130 at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/tgom-membership-meeting-february-2023/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230128T163000
DTSTAMP:20221101T194706Z
CREATED:20221101T194706Z
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SUMMARY:Flat Bar Tongs Class 2022
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dave Gavin – Jesse Gavin assisting and class champion\nMaximum 8\, Minimum 4 students\nLunch – Local restaurants or bring your own\nClass Description – Learn to make flat bar tongs from bar stock. These tongs are useful for holding bar stock and forging the hard way. They could be used as a knife makers set of tongs. Flat Bar Tongs for 1/4″ thick material – between ¾” and 1″ wide\, the tongs will grab from the edge of the bar stock. A photo of the final design will be included in the next Forum.\nTools to bring: proper safety attire\, favorite hammers\, tongs to hold 5/16″ X 3/4″ & ¼” flat stock\, hot cut chisel\, files – flat\, half round\, round\nSuggested tools: an arm that is in shape to be able to swing your favorite hammer\nTo register: send a check payable to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to Jesse Gavin N8214 330th street Spring Valley WI 54767 and/or call at 715-808-5891\nInstructor Dave Gavin will have a photo of the project ready for the next Forum.\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/flat-bar-tongs-class-2022/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Gavin":MAILTO:jagavin6273@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T170000
DTSTAMP:20221106T173457Z
CREATED:20221106T173457Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 3 of 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.  \nCost: (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\n$180 for members\, $190 non members\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College. \nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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. A mask (non-synthetic) may be required for classroom demonstrations \nTools:\nTools 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. \nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-3-of-3-2023/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T170000
DTSTAMP:20221106T173334Z
CREATED:20221106T173334Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 2 of 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.  \nCost: (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\n$180 for members\, $190 non members\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College. \nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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. A mask (non-synthetic) may be required for classroom demonstrations \nTools:\nTools 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. \nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-2-of-3-2023/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T170000
DTSTAMP:20221106T173159Z
CREATED:20221106T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T173159Z
UID:5480-1673082000-1673110800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Class 1 of 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing Classes Winter 2023\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld.  \nCost: (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook)\n$180 for members\, $190 non members\nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nDates and Location:\nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College. \nWhat you need to bring:\nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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. A mask (non-synthetic) may be required for classroom demonstrations \nTools:\nTools 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. \nTypical day:\nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-class-1-of-3-2023/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T190000
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SUMMARY:Guild of Metalsmiths Meeting December 4\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Guild of Metalsmiths families for our annual holiday gathering at the CSPS Hall in St. Paul (address 383 Michigan St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55102\, at the corner of West 7th and Western). The hall will open at noon. We usually share hors d’ouvres as people arrive\, so bring your favorites if you wish.\nThe annual business meeting is first on the agenda\, including awards\, elections\, and the normal business stuff starting at 1:00 pm and going on for an hour or so. See paragraph below for a proposed bylaws change to be discussed. Your participation is key to this. That leads into show and tell\, and possibly an impromptu mini-auction. By then\, we’ll all have worked up an appetite to sit down to our always delightful holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass.\nIf you’re a first-timer to this event\, just go upstairs at the front of the building when you get there. An elevator entrance is also located on the side just off the parking lot. Bring your family!\nAny questions about this meeting can be answered by contacting meeting champion Mike Frattalone at icemanfratt@aol.com. \nProposed change to TGoM bylaws\nBelow is a proposed change in the Meeting section of TGoM’s bylaws. The TGoM board is proposing to remove the words “THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE”\, in the paragraph about the membership meetings.\nThe new language proposes this sentence to state “GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD SIX TIMES A YEAR. MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY\, APRIL\, JUNE\, AUGUST\, OCTOBER\, AND DECEMBER.”\nTo read the entire MEETINGS section and/or the bylaws in their entirety\, please follow the hyperlink below to the bylaws page on our website\, under the “MEETINGS” paragraph:\nhttps://www.metalsmith.org/about/bylaws/
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/guild-of-metalsmiths-meeting-december-4-2022/
LOCATION:CSPS Hall\, 383 Michigan St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20221001T200913Z
CREATED:20221001T200913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T200913Z
UID:5469-1670054400-1670086800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Handled Struck Tools Workshop 2022
DESCRIPTION:Handled Struck Tools Workshop Featuring Jesse and Dave Gavin.\nPrepare your own working tools with an introduction to the preparation and heat treatment of a popular tool steel.   \nThe tools made will be punches with a wire handle and chisels with a wire handle.  We will offer the option to use treadle hammers supplied by the teaching staff. (Find out if you really need one of these by trying them.) Tools for the treadle hammers will be supplied. Steel supplied will be 5/8 and 3/4 inch round 4140 AN for the punches and chisels. Handles will be fabricated from 1/4 and or 5/16 inch round mild steel. \nThe instructor’s goal for the workshop is to produce students comfortable with the process of forging and heat treating tools from nominal tool steel.  A secondary goal is to have the students comfortable with the use of treadle hammers.  We expect to have three treadle hammers of different styles available. We forge in the morning\, heat treat and install handles after lunch. \nMuch of the time is spent focusing on understanding the heat treat process.  There will be enough stock so we can encourage you to make a couple of serious mistakes and still go home with real tools to use or to offer for the next “iron in the hat”.  The photo represents the work product. \nPower grinders are supplied.  Bring your favorite hammers and tongs suitable for the stock if you have them.  So far we have never run out of Guild tools to share.   Bring your basic safety gear (leather\, cotton\, gloves\, eye and ear protection and safety shoes). The building will be open by 8 am\, introductions and coffee will start at 8:30\, in the shop by 9 AM.  We usually finish just before 5 pm. \nHistory: The lead instructor is Jesse Gavin. He is supported by Dave Gavin\, Wayne Olson\, and others. For reference\, probable students are invited to question former students including: Gene Thoma\, Bryan Carlson\,  Derrick Phillips\, Wayne Olson\, Jim Moenck\, or Bob Brown. \nTo register put your name\, phone number\, email and residential address on piece of paper\, fold it up with a check for $85 written to “Guild of Metalsmiths” and forward to Herb Fick\, who will manage the class. Minimum of six students.  Maximum is eight. This class has been going annually for quite a while and has always filled.  Credit for that goes to Jesse and Dave. \nHerb Fick\n519 East Eighth Street\nNorthfield MN 55057-2508\n507 663 0569 or 507 649 1611 (cell)\nherb@phyque.com \nAcceptance will be prioritized by postmark date.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/handled-struck-tools-workshop-2022/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T230000
DTSTAMP:20221101T194737Z
CREATED:20221101T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T194737Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Clement's Feast Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to do in the gap between The Madness and the Christmas party?\nCome Celebrate St. Clement’s Feast Day with Beer and Blacksmiths!\nObserved On Saturday\, 19 November 2022\nHosted by Torg Brewery and The Guild of Metalsmiths\nSt. Clement is (one of) the patron saint of blacksmiths and metalworkers. His feast day was a rare day off for these metal artisans when their toils at the forge was replaced by food and drink\, and the noise of the shop was replaced by the (one must assume off-tune) singing and toasting in pubs. Whether you are a smith or not\, come join us as we celebrate this heritage!\nWhere: 8421 University Avenue NE\, Spring Lake Park\, MN 55432\nWhen: The brewery is open 1PM to 11PM. Show up any time in there and look for blacksmiths. We should be easy to spot.\n· First drink is free for Guild members!\n· Bring potluck food/snacks suitable for a grazing Feast of St. Clement!\n· Bring show and tell items to impress your fellow Guilders and the non-smithing public!\n· Play Bocce Anvil (if I can repair them in time) and Pinch the Devil’s Nose!\n· If we are lucky Old Clem might even grace us with his presence!\nQuestions? Contact Martin Pansch\, 612-599-4762\, blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/saint-clements-feast-day-2022/
LOCATION:Torg Brewery\, 8421 University Avenue NE\, Spring Lake Park\, MN\, 55432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T160000
DTSTAMP:20220801T022827Z
CREATED:20220801T022741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T022827Z
UID:5458-1667116800-1667145600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Joinery Class 2022-Part 1\, Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, Oct. 29 & 30\, 2022\nMaximum 8\, minimum 4 students\nThis is Part One of Three in a Joinery class series. A related project class will be taught this spring as we continue to spread these skills. The overall courses are skills based\, to incorporate all that was learned in a class taken by the instructors and taught by Mark Aspery. In this first 12 hours of instruction the student will learn the importance of proper tool making to accomplish successful joinery. We will concentrate this portion on forging tooling to perform ½” slot punching and drifting with ½” round and square drifts. The class is open to all students that have taken the beginners class. Understand that if the student has not had a year or so of reasonably consistent practice\, this class will be extra challenging.\nTooling requirements can be requested. All students signing up will be sent this info.\nTo register for this class\, send a check written to The Guild of Metalsmiths for $150 to\nDerrick Phillips\n2461 Como Ave\nSt. Paul MN 55108\nContact Derrick with questions. derrickphillipsa3o3@gmail.com (3 o 3\, as in the letter not zero)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/joinery-class-2022-part-1-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221029T160000
DTSTAMP:20220801T021842Z
CREATED:20220801T021842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T021842Z
UID:5457-1667030400-1667059200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Joinery Class 2022-Part 1\, Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, Oct. 29 & 30\, 2022\nMaximum 8\, minimum 4 students\nThis is Part One of Three in a Joinery class series. A related project class will be taught this spring as we continue to spread these skills. The overall courses are skills based\, to incorporate all that was learned in a class taken by the instructors and taught by Mark Aspery. In this first 12 hours of instruction the student will learn the importance of proper tool making to accomplish successful joinery. We will concentrate this portion on forging tooling to perform ½” slot punching and drifting with ½” round and square drifts. The class is open to all students that have taken the beginners class. Understand that if the student has not had a year or so of reasonably consistent practice\, this class will be extra challenging.\nTooling requirements can be requested. All students signing up will be sent this info.\nTo register for this class\, send a check written to The Guild of Metalsmiths for $150 to\nDerrick Phillips\n2461 Como Ave\nSt. Paul MN 55108\nContact Derrick with questions. derrickphillipsa3o3@gmail.com (3 o 3\, as in the letter not zero)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/joinery-class-2022-part-1-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20220805T212328Z
CREATED:20220805T212328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T212328Z
UID:5463-1665824400-1665853200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Classes 2022-Class 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing Classes Fall 2022 – Day 3 of 3\n\n Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes \n                                October 1\, 8\, 15  in Ramsey\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld. \nCost:    (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook) \n$180 for members\, $190 non members \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nDates and Location:  \nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College. \n What you need to bring: \nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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. A mask (non-synthetic) may be required for classroom demonstrations. \n Tools:  \nTools 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. \n Typical day: \nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5. \n To sign up for the three day  Beginners classes: \nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nGordon Barr\n11021  27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org \n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-classes-2022-class-3-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T210000
DTSTAMP:20220928T193322Z
CREATED:20220830T195113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T193322Z
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SUMMARY:October 12\, 2022 TGoM Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Next TGoM Membership meeting Wednesday\, October 12 at Linders Specialties Co.\nGreetings\, everyone.\nThe Guild of Metalsmiths’ October membership meeting will be at Linders Specialties\, 432 Atwater Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55117. (map below). According to their website\, “Linders Specialty Company has been rolling steel for three generations since 1964 when Cornelis Linders founded the company.”\nThey are having us back. They have acquired some new equipment since we were there last\, and hopefully we will be able to see some of what they can do while we are there. It was not certain what they might be able to do during our meeting\, but it is always interesting and impressive to see some of the large works that they do.\nPlease bring any pieces for show and tell\, including any pieces you may have shown before. As with all of our meetings\, the shop staff are staying late so we need be considerate of their time and shop.\nPotluck dinner at 6:30 pm\, and 7:00 pm meeting will be as usual. \n— Derrick Phillips\, Program Committee Co-Chair
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/october-12-2022-tgom-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Linders Specialties Co.\, 432 W. Atwater St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Derrick Phillips":MAILTO:derrick_phillips@q.com
GEO:44.96593;-93.1180119
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T170000
DTSTAMP:20220805T212415Z
CREATED:20220805T212203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T212415Z
UID:5462-1665219600-1665248400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Classes 2022-Class 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing Classes Fall 2022 – Day 2 of 3\n\n Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes \n                                October 1\, 8\, 15  in Ramsey\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld. \nCost:    (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook) \n$180 for members\, $190 non members \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nDates and Location:  \nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College. \n What you need to bring: \nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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. A mask (non-synthetic) may be required for classroom demonstrations. \n Tools:  \nTools 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. \n Typical day: \nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5. \n To sign up for the three day  Beginners classes: \nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nGordon Barr\n11021  27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org \n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-classes-2022-class-2-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20220805T212449Z
CREATED:20220805T211952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T212449Z
UID:5461-1664614800-1664643600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Classes 2022-Class 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Blacksmithing Classes Fall 2022 – Day 1 of 3\n\n Registration is now open for the three day Beginners Blacksmithing classes \n                                October 1\, 8\, 15  in Ramsey\nThe beginners basic classes are designed to give everyone the same understanding of the basics\, techniques and terminology. The basic classes or proficiency is 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\, Heat Treat\, Scrolling\, Bending\, Forge weld. \nCost:    (covers everything you need\, the facility\, coal\, metal tools and workbook) \n$180 for members\, $190 non members \nMinors (under 18) must have a parent present. There will be no sharing of forges. \nDates and Location:  \nThe classes are held on Saturdays at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr NW\, just off Hwy 10 in Anoka near the Anoka Vocational College. \n What you need to bring: \nEye\, ear and skin protection. This includes safety glasses\, ear muff 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. A mask (non-synthetic) may be required for classroom demonstrations. \n Tools:  \nTools 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. \n Typical day: \nClasses start at 9 but people usually show up earlier to swap stories or show off recent projects. Feel free to bring projects you are working on to show. We break for lunch. You can either bring a brown bag or go out to a local fast food restaurant. Classes end between 3 and 5. \n To sign up for the three day  Beginners classes: \nSend a check made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths to:\nGordon Barr\n11021  27th Ave\nBurnsville\, MN 55337\nagbarr@metalsmith.org \n($180 for members\, $190 non members)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-classes-2022-class-1-of-3/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Barr":MAILTO:agbarr@metalsmith.org
GEO:45.218009;-93.426719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20220701T213209Z
CREATED:20220701T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T213209Z
UID:5451-1663488000-1663520400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual TGoM Fall Conference - Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by:\nCraig Kaviar from Louisville\, KY\nArchitectural Pieces and Sculptures\nand\nMatt Jenkins\, assisted by Karen “Rudy” Rudolph from Selkirk\, Manitoba\nTraditional blacksmithing to design modern-day needs\nIncluding pre-conference class\, gallery\, silent & live auction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Body Adournment” contest items to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes! (additional details to follow online).\nFree attendance for non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction. Come join us!\nLocation: The Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI 54011
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/45th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T210000
DTSTAMP:20220701T213042Z
CREATED:20220701T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T213042Z
UID:5450-1663401600-1663448400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual TGoM Fall Conference - Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by:\nCraig Kaviar from Louisville\, KY\nArchitectural Pieces and Sculptures\nand\nMatt Jenkins\, assisted by Karen “Rudy” Rudolph from Selkirk\, Manitoba\nTraditional blacksmithing to design modern-day needs\nIncluding pre-conference class\, gallery\, silent & live auction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Body Adournment” contest items to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes! (additional details to follow online).\nFree attendance for non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction. Come join us!\nLocation: The Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI 54011
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/45th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pierce County Fairgrounds 364 N Maple St. Ellsworth WI 55033 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=364 N Maple St.:geo:-92.835444,44.63343
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T200000
DTSTAMP:20220701T212905Z
CREATED:20220701T212905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T212905Z
UID:5449-1663322400-1663358400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual TGoM Fall Conference - Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by:\nCraig Kaviar from Louisville\, KY\nArchitectural Pieces and Sculptures\nand\nMatt Jenkins\, assisted by Karen “Rudy” Rudolph from Selkirk\, Manitoba\nTraditional blacksmithing to design modern-day needs\nIncluding pre-conference class\, gallery\, silent & live auction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Body Adournment” contest items to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes! (additional details to follow online).\nFree attendance for non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction. Come join us!\nLocation: The Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI 54011
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/45th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T160000
DTSTAMP:20220701T214045Z
CREATED:20220701T214045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T214045Z
UID:5455-1663315200-1663344000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:2022 Pre-conference Class - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Craig Kaviar\, Fall Conference Demonstrator\nPrice of Class: $200 Guild members\, $240 non-members\nClass size: Maximum students 10 Minimum students: n/a\nLocation: Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 North Maple Street\, Ellsworth WI 54011\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: hammers: light ball peen and cross-peen\, chisels (might modify)\, center punch\nSafety Equipment: ear plugs\nLunch Arrangements: bring a lunch or dine at one of the local establishments\nClass Description: your design that fits on a sheet of legal paper. Your design can be anything you can draw or print. It is suggested that you bring more than 1 copy to the class. All forming is done on cold copper.\nBelow is a sample that Craig did for the class… \nPreconference class sign
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2022-pre-conference-class-day-2/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Gavin":MAILTO:jagavin6273@hotmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pierce County Fairgrounds 364 N Maple St. Ellsworth WI 55033 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=364 N Maple St.:geo:-92.835444,44.63343
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T160000
DTSTAMP:20220701T213854Z
CREATED:20220701T213854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T213854Z
UID:5452-1663228800-1663257600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:2022 Pre-Conference 2-Day Class -  Repousse’ Copper Sign
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Craig Kaviar\, Fall Conference Demonstrator\nPrice of Class: $200 Guild members\, $240 non-members\nClass size: Maximum students 10 Minimum students: n/a\nLocation: Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 North Maple Street\, Ellsworth WI 54011\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: hammers: light ball peen and cross-peen\, chisels (might modify)\, center punch\nSafety Equipment: ear plugs\nLunch Arrangements: bring a lunch or dine at one of the local establishments\nClass Description: your design that fits on a sheet of legal paper. Your design can be anything you can draw or print. It is suggested that you bring more than 1 copy to the class. All forming is done on cold copper.\nBelow is a sample that Craig did for the class… \nPreconference class sign
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2022-pre-conference-2-day-class-repousse-copper-sign/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Gavin":MAILTO:jagavin6273@hotmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pierce County Fairgrounds 364 N Maple St. Ellsworth WI 55033 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=364 N Maple St.:geo:-92.835444,44.63343
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20220405T214418Z
CREATED:20220405T214418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214418Z
UID:5425-1662800400-1662829200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Lamberton Hot Iron Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bob Brown to volunteer to help out at Lamberton Hot Iron Days on September 9-10\, 2022
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-lamberton-hot-iron-days-2022-2/
LOCATION:Lamberton Hot Iron Days\, lamberton\, MN\, 56152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Brown":MAILTO:bbrown474@msn.com
GEO:44.2310676;-95.2641639
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T170000
DTSTAMP:20220405T214117Z
CREATED:20220405T214117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214117Z
UID:5424-1662714000-1662742800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Lamberton Hot Iron Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bob Brown to volunteer to help out at Lamberton Hot Iron Days on Sept. 9-10\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-lamberton-hot-iron-days-2022/
LOCATION:Lamberton Hot Iron Days\, lamberton\, MN\, 56152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Brown":MAILTO:bbrown474@msn.com
GEO:44.2310676;-95.2641639
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220904T170000
DTSTAMP:20220405T214729Z
CREATED:20220405T214729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214729Z
UID:5427-1662282000-1662310800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022-3/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T170000
DTSTAMP:20220405T215005Z
CREATED:20220405T215005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T215005Z
UID:5428-1662195600-1662224400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022-4/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220902T170000
DTSTAMP:20220405T213948Z
CREATED:20220405T213948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T213948Z
UID:5423-1662109200-1662138000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTSTAMP:20220430T223420Z
CREATED:20220405T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T223420Z
UID:5421-1660867200-1661126399@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Nowthen Threshing Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Christina Dodge to volunteer to help out at the Nowthen Threshing Show in Nowthen MN on August 19-21\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-nowthen-threshing-show-2022/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Dodge":MAILTO:christina.guildmbr@gmail.com
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