Our Mission: The Blacksmith Guild of Virginia is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge and experience to further the blacksmithing trade for the general public. Our goal is to offer people from all walks of life and experience the educational opportunity in a hands-on atmosphere. From the Novice to the Master, the Hobbyist to the Professional- there is a place here to learn, experience, and enjoy the multifunctional world of blacksmithing.We are a proud affiliate of ABANA On May 24th There will be an International "Blacksmith Day" where shops all over the world open their doors to other blacksmiths and individuals who are interested in blacksmithing to try their hand behind the anvil. Here is a link to a thread on iforgeiron about it: BLACKSMITH DAY Mike Tanner will be opening the doors at Yesteryear Forge from 10am-4pm for anyone who wants to come by and forge. He will have several forges out and going. There is no cost to come by. Refreshments will be on hand. He wants to welcome anyone who wants to come by to do so. PLEASE COME AND BE A PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL DAY DEDICATED TO BLACKSMITHING! If you are thinking of coming please drop me an email to help them know how many may show: president@blacksmithguildofva.com !!!We got our 20 ABANA members!!! July 19th there will be a very special demonstration by Doug Merkel to celebrate the life and work of the late Doug Hendrickson. 2008 Schedule: More info can be found on the NEWS page. | January 19th | Demonstrator: Alwin Wagener www.wagenerforge.com Trade Item: "Something that lights the way" Forge a Candle holder, lamp, etc... | | February 16th | Demonstrator: Nol Putnam | | March 15th | Demonstrator: Chris Winterstein http://www.abana.org/resources/galleries/members/winterstein.shtml | | April 19th | Demonstrator: Clay Spencer Trade Item: "Something in Bloom" Forge anything with a flower on it, or just a flower by itself. | | May 17th | Demonstrator: Elmer Roush & Lynda Metcalfe www.metcalferoush.com | | June 21st | Demonstrator: Dan Easley www.newriverforge.com | | August 23rd | Demonstrator: Mark & Mindy Gardner www.floodplainforge.com Trade Item: Shop Tools....forge a tool used in the forge: hardie, tongs, chisels, punches, hammers, hold downs, etc... | | September20th | Demonstrator: Peter Happny | | October 18th | Demonstrator:Jessie Ward | | November??? | Colonial Blacksmith Rendezvous Featuring: Ken Schwarz, Peter Ross, and others Trade Item: Trivets...forge a trivet of your design for use in the kitchen...or just to show off! |
President: Peyton Anderson | Vice President: John Riddle | Secretary/Treasurer: Linda Tanner | Editor: Sarah Tanner Anderson | Phone: 434.390.6203 | Office: Blacksmith Guild of Virginia 309 Second Ave. Farmville, VA 23901 |
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