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For the past few months we’ve been running this series of Blacksmithing For The Uninitiated posts, exploring the art of forge work for a novice. It’s based upon my experience growing up around a ...

Want to learn how to make a fire poker, create a piece of art or simply just whack on some molten metal? The Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland offers weekend and night classes at Carroll County ...

A simple iron hammerhead turns into a real test of heat, timing, and precision at the forge. After learning the basics from a ...

Learn how to make a basic campfire tripod through a blacksmithing project, showcasing foundational forging techniques and practical outdoor gear. Health warning as common painkiller linked to kidney ...

Richard Conrad works a fire during a blacksmith workshop Saturday at the Pawnee Bill Ranch in Pawnee. Presented by the Saltfork Craftsmen Artist Blacksmith Association, the next workshop to learn the ...

BS101 – Sponsored by the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland, Beginner Blacksmithing, is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing with Instructor, Jim Crusse and Assistant ...

This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We’ll learn to use a coal forge and explore basic techniques first, then move on to forging hooks with a decorative ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...