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  • 2025–48th Annual Fall Conference

    Recurring
    Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United States

    Save the dates for The Guild of Metalsmiths' 48th annual fall conference, AKA "The Madness!" Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 19, 20, and 21, 2025 Details soon! Pierce County Fairgrounds, Ellsworth, Wisconsin (map below) Map to Pierce County Fairgrounds, Ellsworth WI

  • 2025 Pre-Conference Class

    Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United States

    Swiveling Jaw Tongs Class Instructor: Tom Latane' Brief Description: Students will forge the jaws, reins, and pivot of a pair of tongs with one hinged jaw that will adjust to hold material over a range of 3/8”, and adjust to the taper angle of items such as an axe blade being held while the eye…

    $230
  • 47th Annual TGoM Fall Conference 2024

    Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United States

    TGoM’s 47th Annual Fall Conference September 20, 21, 22, 2024 Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by Mark Aspery from Springville, CA and Peter Braspenninx from Grand Rapids, MI Including pre-conference class with Mark Aspery, gallery, live auction, tailgating, onsite camping, great food, and events for the entire family! Submit your best “Bottle Opener or Picture Frame” to…

  • 2024 Pre-Conference 2-Day Class: Latch Hook & Fire Poker is full

    Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United States

    Latch Hook Fire Poker Class limit: Max 12 Cost: $225 members; $265 non-members. Class Description: This year’s pre-conference class attendees will be working on items from the Level I and Level II national curriculum. They will be making a latch and hook and a fire poker. Mark will be working with students to progress through…

    $225
  • Volunteer Op: Pierce County Fair 2024

    Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United States

    Jesse and Dave Gavin will be demonstrating on Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th. Assistance during the weekend would be greatly appreciated. Thursday and Friday are available for interested demonstrators.

  • 2023 TGoM Pre-Conference Class-Day 2 of 2

    Pierce Country Fairgrounds Ellsworth, WI, United States

    Instructor: Glenn Horr, one of our 2023 Fall Conference demonstrators Class limit: Max 10 Class Description: This year’s pre-conference class will be making decorative hinges. Glenn Horr will be showing us the secrets to making decorative and workable hardware based on his years of experience. Tools & Equipment students should bring to class: Anvil and…