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   2005 January
14-21
   Uri Hofi School Trip: Shemer Kibutz, Israel
A week with Uri Hofi at his Shemer Kibutz Forge Blacksmithing School.

Hosted by Dean Curfman of Big BLU Hammer Mfg. Co. A group of 10 will travel to Israel from Charlotte, NC USA and spend a week at Uri Hofi's School. A world class adventure to spend time with a world class smith. Wish I could go.
Hofi School Trip Page Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Friday, 09/10/04 12:21:51 EDT

   2005 February
26
   Dan Boone's Pasture Party Hammer In: 7381 Parrish Road, Louisa, VA 23093
Gathering for day of demonstrations, tailgating, comraderie and fun! Charge - bring someting for Iron in the Hat (IITH), buy IITH tickets. MUST call and notify Judy NO LATER THAN FEB 15 (540-967-3267). Lunch provided (paid for by IITH). Also, bring items for show & tell.
Spouses Program will be scrapbooking so should bring pictures to be included.

CVBG Page - Directions Click for more information

Posted by Judy Boone - Thursday, 09/16/04 10:46:35 EDT

   2005 March
11-13
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Learn free hand powerhammer forging with Dean Curfman (Father of Big Blu), using the Uri Hofi method.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Sunday, 01/16/05 12:53:50 EST
19
   NC-ABANA meeting: Oak Hill Ironworks, Morganton, NC
Big BLU demos, venders including Blacksmith Supply, Steve Barringer's famous Southern barbeque. Lots of fun and friendship.
Spring 2005 announcement Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Wednesday, 02/23/05 13:22:34 EST

   2005 April
1-3
   AFC Batson Blade Symposium : Tannehill State Park
Meet great bladesmiths and see them at work in a intimate setting. Camping on site available.
Alabama Forge Council Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Thursday, 01/20/05 11:49:01 EST
8 - 10
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Damascus Making with A.B.S Master Smith Chris Marks. Make several Damascus billets with Big Blu Power Hammers.
www.marksforge.com

www.powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Thursday, 01/20/05 09:22:22 EST
15-16
   Spring Fling - BGoP: Northern VA

Annual Blacksmiths Guild of the Potomac event.
www.bgop.org/ Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Sunday, 04/17/05 15:21:33 EDT
21-24
   California Blacksmith Association Spring Conference: Fairgrounds, Petaluma, California
California Blacksmith Association Spring Conference, Demonstrators, education, tailgate sales, vendors, tours and gallery.... education and fun for all!
CBA Events Click for more information
Posted by Herb Upham - Thursday, 08/12/04 14:46:13 EDT
22 - 24
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Traditional Power Hammer Forging with Steve Parker. Learn traditional power hammer use with flat dies and tooling.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Thursday, 01/20/05 09:25:38 EST
29,30, 1
   14th Annual BAM Conference: Warren County Fairgrounds , Warrenton, MO.
Demonstrators will be blacksmiths Bill Epps and Alice James, and knifemaker Joe Szilaski. Family programs will include scrimshaw with Ron Newton and gourd art with Kathy Nicholes. Lots of vendors and tailgating. The public is welcome.
Posted by Fred Weisenborn - Sunday, 01/30/05 16:01:20 EST
29-30, May 01
   NOB 19th Annual Hammer-In: Auglaize Village 12296 Krouse Road Defiance, Ohio
The Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths 19th Annual Hammer-In. Friday night anvil stew. Main demonstrator is Tedd McDonah from Bowling Gree, Ohiio. West Virginia coal for sale Saturday morning. Spouses activities.
Posted by Bob Willman - Saturday, 02/19/05 16:50:57 EST

   2005 May
7
   Blue Ridge Blacksmiths Association of Virginia: Campbell Co. VA
The second oganizational meet of the Blue Ridge Blacksmiths Association will be held at Dave Tuturoni's Sunrise Forge on US 29 South of Lynchburg, VA. This is a new group serving the Roanoke and Lynchburg Viriginia area. If you have interest in such a group please come and put in your two cents.

Time: 10:00 AM - Attendees will have Lunch afterward at the Colonial Inn.

Location: 1/2 mile North of the US 29 (Wards Road) and 24 intersection. Dave's shop is on the South bound side opposite of Tractor Supply and Kar Krafters. This is about 10 minutes South of Lynchburg.
Posted by Pete Buchanan - Monday, 04/18/05 10:00:06 EDT
13
   Sorber Iron Auction: Sorber Auction May 13, 2005
Sorber collection of thousands of wrought iron pieces to be auctioned May 13, 2005.

www.pookandpook.com
Posted by Don Plummer - Wednesday, 04/13/05 07:45:31 EDT
13-15
   "Catch-up Ball for the American Non-apprentice": Northwest Blacksmiths' Association, Corvallis, Oregon
Proper use of files, hardie, hot-cut, pickup tongs, and much more, yada, yada, yada. What an old-time apprenticeship was like. Definition of a German milling machine: an apprentice with a file.
Posted by Frank Turley - Friday, 10/08/04 12:23:43 EDT
13-15
   Touchstone Center for Crafts/ Pittsburgh Area Artist Blacksmtih Association Conference: Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington, Pa
Doug Wilson, featured artist, plus more, see PAABA website.
home.comcast.net/~paabasec/Schedule.htm Click for more information
Posted by Jymm Hofman - Wednesday, 04/20/05 08:19:31 EDT
19-21
   Southeast Conference: Madison, GA USA
Southern Blacksmith Association Biannual Conference. Blacksmithing demonstrations, lessons, tailgate sales, vendors, gallery and anvil shoot. See the anvilfire NEWS for past events.

SouthernBlacksmithAssoc.com Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Saturday, 07/10/04 18:53:26 EDT
21-22
   DRM Hammer-In: Danbury Railway Museum -CT
First annual hammer-in at the Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White st Danbury Ct. 06810. Smiths working and selling their wares. Please call or write to attend. This event will be open to the public.Please visit the website listed for up to date info.
www.ctblacksmith.com Click for more information
Posted by skip kern - Tuesday, 02/22/05 23:54:00 EST
21-22
   BGCM's Blacksmith Days: Carroll County Farm Museum Westminster , Maryland
17 Annual Blacksmith Days Featuring Luc Feidler and Iron Masters Forge
BGCM Website Click for more information
Posted by Bill Clemens - Tuesday, 03/29/05 03:34:41 EST

   2005 June
3-5
   IronFest Blacksmithing Regional Conf: Grapevine, TX
The conference will feature Jim Wallace, David Ponsler and Peter Sevin. Kayne and Son's BlacksmithsDepot will be among the vendors. For registration contact:

Bob Vogel
717 Hurstview Drive
Hurst, Texas 76053
817-282-5398
www.ironfest.org/ Click for more information
Posted by Bob Vogel (by guru) - Wednesday, 10/27/04 14:52:55 EDT
3-5
   Hanley Farm Hammer-in: Jacksonville, Oregon
Historic farm site. tailgate sales welcome. camping on-site,no hookups.Bring a forge if you want. Contact mike-hr for directions.
Posted by mike-hr - Tuesday, 04/05/05 12:38:22 EDT
10-14
   Tools, Forge Welding, and Scrollwork: New England School of Metalwork, Auburn, Maine
We will work with primarily W1 and S7. Usual and unusual welds will be shown and attempted. Hammer control will be developed in the fashioning of various scroll ends (centers) and the freehanding forming of scrolls.
www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com Click for more information
Posted by Frank Turley - Friday, 10/08/04 12:30:08 EDT
17 - 19
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Free-Hand Power Hammer Forging with Dean Curfman. Learn the 'Hofi' method of free-hand power hammer forging from the builder of the BIG BLU hammer.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Tuesday, 03/15/05 09:45:52 EST
18
   Jim Paw-Paw Wilson Memorial Hammer-In: Boonville, NC
Time, 10:00 AM (I will be there earlier).

Activities,
  • See Paw-Paw's shop.
  • Fire his forge again.
  • Impromptue demos.
  • Tailgating if you have em.
  • Iron-In-The-Hat (proceeds to go to cover expenses and to the family).
  • Stories about Paw-Paw.
  • Reading of the "word list" from his memorial service.
  • A final ringing of the anvil by his friends.
Lunch will be served.

There is a little room for camping in the driveway near the shop or IN the shop (concrete floor). However the rest of the lot is too hilly. There are nearby motels (7-8 miles) and a campground. More details later.

CORRECTION Location, Rt 601, 1.5 miles North of Boonville, NC which is about 7 miles from the I-421 and 601 (Yadkinville exit) intersection West of Winston-Salem, NC. Boonville is near the Highway 67 and I-77 intersection. Use the I-77 and SR 67 exit, go East on SR 67 to Boonville traffic light, then north on 601, 1.5 miles to Stonecrest Dr. on the left.

Please drop me a note if you can attend so we have an idea of the number expected.
www.pawpawsforge.com/ Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Tuesday, 05/24/05 12:11:42 EDT
3-5
   New England Blacksmiths Spring Meet: Brentwood, NH
Demonstrations by:
Lucian Avery, Ray Ciemny, David Court, Peter Happny, George Martell, and Ralph Sproul.
Also Green Coal, Silent Auction, Iron-in-the-Hat, tailgating, the usual.
$30 day visit, $25 extra for the meal.
newenglandblacksmiths.org Click for more information
Posted by Marc - Sunday, 05/29/05 14:34:54 EDT
26-27
   Age of Iron: Hancock Shaker Village
Blacksmiths from throughout New England demonstrate traditional and contemporary blacksmithing techniques. The smiths forge hardware, tools and implements, household utensils, architectural ironwork, and ornamental items at outdoor forges on the Village grounds and in the Shaker forge.
Hancock Shaker Village Click for more information
Posted by Marc - Sunday, 05/29/05 14:39:13 EDT
18
   North Carolina ABANA Quarterly Meeting: Raleigh, NC
Our spring meeting will be held at 5217 Tanglewild Drive, Raleigh, NC. Meeting starts at 9:30 am. Lucas House will demonstrate forging silicon bronze.
Posted by Melanie - Thursday, 06/02/05 15:35:50 EDT

   2005 July
1
   Tomah Sesquicentennial - Living History & Civil War Reenactment: Tomah, WI 54660
As part of our sesquicentennial celebration we are planning a living history day on July 1, 2005 and a Civil War reenactment on July 2 & 3, 2005. We are looking for a blacksmith who can demonstrate 1860's blacksmithing - making a horseshoe or a tool, etc. He would be asked to put on a demonstration on all three days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday - July 1,2,& 3, 2005)Please advise as to charge. Person must be experience and have own insurance coverage. E-mail for additional information.
Posted by Marcia Staton - Friday, 10/15/04 18:15:00 EDT
15 - 17
   5th Biennial Upper Midwest Regional Blacksmith Conference: Thresherman's Reunion Park, Pontiac, IL
Featured demonstrators are Brent Bailey, Jerry Brubaker and Jerry Darnell. Great tailgating, vendors, family programs and more! For more information please contact Chairmen Scott and Tricia Springer, 309-394-2256 (home) or 309-208-0952 (cell).
www.umrbc.org Click for more information
Posted by Lee Anne Biewer - Sunday, 05/08/05 00:15:19 EDT
22-25
   Mattawa Voyageur Days: Mattawa Ontario Canada
Setting up a Voyageur Village on the Mattawa River for 3 to 4 days. More info to follow..
Posted by Barney - Wednesday, 09/15/04 12:28:52 EDT
21 to 24
   Mattawa Voyageur Days: Mattawa Ontario Canada. On the shores of Mattawa River
Mattawa Voyageur Days, Camp along the Mattawa River, Mattawa Ontario Canada. Bring your own gear and supplies, They will pay to have us there. Not much because this is a new aventure for them. I do believe it is around 250 per day per person. I have a meeting with them Fri 1pm April 1st Contact me if you wish more info 705 497-9393 or email me soonest... Look to be a good go for us.. I am spreading the word around for us North ern smiths Cheers and keep hammering...
Posted by Barney - Wednesday, 03/30/05 14:08:14 EST
29 - 31
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Free-Hand Power Hammer Forging with Uri Hofi. Learn free-hand power hammer forging from the Master.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Thursday, 01/20/05 10:10:41 EST
10
   CDBA Padlock Hammer-In:
On July, 10th CDBA member Doug DeLurey will be hosting a Padlock Hammer-In at the Stephen Bader & Co. building in Valley Falls, NY.

For $12 participants will be able to purchase a padlock kit and will spend the afternoon building their own padlock from scratch.

All major equipment and forges will be provided courtesy of Bader & Co. and CDBA respectively. However, participants should bring the following (if they can): hacksaw, spare hacksaw blade, files, drill with 3/16” & 1/4” bits, small cold chisel, medium ball pein hammer.

Since, we need to know how many kits to make, we ask that people wishing to participate RSVP with this form or contact us at:contact@cdblacksmiths.org or call us at 518-429-5270 (ask for Dan) by July 1st. The RSVP form also includes driving directions.
Padlock RSVP Form Click for more information
Posted by Dan Crowther - Wednesday, 06/08/05 13:32:18 EDT
30
   Balcones Forge 2nd Annual Free Summer Demo: Marble Falls, TX
Featuring Randy Kiser from Paint Rock, TX. Go to BalconesForge.org, calendar section for more info.
Posted by Rudy Billings - Tuesday, 06/21/05 16:21:46 EDT

   2005 August
5 - 7
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Free-Hand Power Hammer Forging with Uri Hofi. Free-hand power hammer forging with advanced elements.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Thursday, 01/20/05 10:13:29 EST
30 Sept.2
   CanIRON V: Nova Scotia, Canada
A four day gathering of blacksmiths, and interested parties, from North America and Europe. Its purpose is to promote the craft of blacksmithing, and to act as a forum for the sharing of ideas, techniques, and philosophies, amongst blacksmiths internationally. This will be only the fifth blacksmithing conference held in Canada, and the first in Atlantic Canada.
CanIRON V Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Wednesday, 02/23/05 13:30:17 EST
3-7
   Rocky Mountain Blacksmithing Conference: Carbondale Colorado
Demonstrators: Bob Bergman, Scott Lankton, Dan Nauman, Doug Wilson
www.rockymountainsmiths.org/conf.htm Click for more information
Posted by Dan Nibbelink - Tuesday, 06/07/05 00:18:08 EDT
8-12
   Comprehensive Fundementals of Blacksmithing: Center For Metal Arts, Florida NY
A five day workshop with master Bklacksmith Uri Hofi. Limited class size. Call 888-862-9577.
www.iceforge.com Click for more information
Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 06/08/05 14:55:47 EDT
24-26
   Copper Fold Forming Intensive: Center For Metal Arts, Florida NY
Three day workshop with artist and innovator Charles Lewton-Brain.
www.iceforge.com Click for more information
Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 06/08/05 15:00:51 EDT
6&7
   knife making class: CASEY BROCK'S 417 main st. Troy, Id.
master smith Ron Washburn of Raven Forge and blacksmith Casey Brock will be hosting a 2 day knifemaking class at caseybrock's shop in Troy idaho on august 6th & 7th starting at 9 am each morning. students should contact casey at 208 835 5769. cost for the event is $150.00 per student. students are required to supply their own safety equipment(glasses, gloves, hearing protection) and each student needs to bring their own hammer. at the end of this program, each student should have a quality handmade knife and the knowledge/experience in their possession. 25 slots are available for this educational event. safety in the shop is a major part of instruction- any student who misses this lesson, or deliberately violates any safety rules will be dismissed without compensation. We always have fun at the forge-because we are safe!!!!! Ron and I look forward to meeting you. thanks- Caseybrock.....
Posted by caseybrock - Saturday, 06/11/05 22:29:01 EDT
17 & 18
   Beginning Blacksmith Workshop: Charles A. Grignon Mansion, 1313 Augustine Street, Kaukauna, WI
Sponsored by Outagamie County Historical Society. This two-day workshop will be held from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Beginning techniques taught on first day. You will make an s-hook and double hook. Second day for further practice and more projects. $95.
Outagamie County Historical Society Click for more information
Posted by JoEllen Wollangk - Wednesday, 07/20/05 10:58:32 EDT

   2005 September
2 - 4
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Free-Hand Power Hammer Forging with Dean Curfman. Learn the 'Hofi' method of free-hand power hammer forging from the builder of the BIG BLU hammer.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Tuesday, 03/15/05 09:49:53 EST
5-10
   Women's Welding Workshop & Retreat: Taos, New Mexico
Hands on welding and blacksmithing workshop in beautiful Taos, NM.
De-mystify metal!
www.spitfireforge.com Click for more information
Posted by Christina Sporrong - Friday, 02/18/05 22:30:51 EST
8-10
   AFC Annual Conference: Tannehill State Park
CANNCELED!
Due to gas prices and availability and the number of people in our group involved in the Katrina desaster.
AFC.Abana-Chapter.com Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Saturday, 09/03/05 09:34:10 EST
11-16 six days
   Hot Iron Muster 2005: 27 Centenary Place, Logan Village, Queensland 4207, Australia
Frank Turley, presenter. First day is Demonstration Day followed by five days of hands-on toolsmithing instruction, using primarily W1, H13, and S7. Basic metallurgy including heat treatment will be covered.
smithy@villagesmith.com.au Click for more information
Posted by Frank Turley - Wednesday, 01/19/05 00:09:22 EST
24-26
   SOFA Quad State: Miami Fairgrounds, Troy, OH
Biggest and best tailgate sale of the year as well as NEW equipment dealers. Blacksmithing demos, classes and competitions.

See anvilfire NEWS editions 31 and 35 for a sample!
sofablacksmiths.org/ Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Monday, 03/28/05 08:22:00 EST
17
   North Carolina ABANA Quarterly Meeting: Winston-Salem, NC
Our summer meeting will be held at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Yesteryear Village. Meeting will start at 9:30 am. Demonstrator to be announced.
Posted by Melanie - Thursday, 06/02/05 15:39:19 EDT
13
   Beginning Blacksmith Workshop: Charles A. Grignon Mansion, 1313 Augustine St., Kaukauna, WI
Sponsored by Outagamie County Historical Society. This beginning workshop will teach you basic techniques and give you a chance to make an s-hook and double hook.
Outagamie County Historical Society Click for more information
Posted by JoEllen Wollangk - Wednesday, 07/20/05 11:01:22 EDT
10
   SIMS Carbondale Conference: Carbondale Illinois SIU Campus
Southern Illinois Metalsmith Society 2005 Carbondale Conference featuring Doug Wilson
Posted by Dan Randall - Wednesday, 08/17/05 16:50:41 EDT
Oct 7-9, 2005
   Hot Forged Scroll - NOMMA Workshop: Touchstone Center for Crafts, Famrington, PA
October 7–9, 2005 — Hot Forged Scrolls
Location: Touchstone Craft School, Farmington, PA
Instructor: Roger Carlsen, Ephraim Forge
Fee: $500 members/$700 nonmembers, limited to 12 participants
Fee includes: Instruction, use of forge, supplies for class, accommodations (double room in dorm—provide own linens),and meals (Fri/dinner, Sat/3 meals, Sun/breakfast, lunch). Call NOMMA (888) 516-8585.
FInd out more about NOMMA's hands-on forging workshops. Click for more information
Posted by Rachel Bailey - Thursday, 08/25/05 15:48:24 EDT
17
   Pig Iron Fest: Peters valley 19 Kuhn Rd. Layton NJ
Blacksmith demos,auction of art work,raffle of Hay-Budden anvil. Roast pig,beef salads, beer and soda. admission $30 proceeds to benifit the Peters valley school of crafts teaching studio.
www.petersvalley.org Click for more information
Posted by Doc Dick - Thursday, 09/08/05 18:09:47 EDT

   2005 October
14 - 16
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Free-Hand Power Hammer Forging with Dean Curfman. Learn the 'Hofi' method of freehand power hammer forging from the builder of the BIG BLU hammer.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Tuesday, 03/15/05 09:52:27 EST
15-16
   Australian Blacksmiths Convention: Wandin, Victoria, Australia
A two day event with blacksmiths from each state in Australia demonstrating their skills
Posted by Ray Gard - Tuesday, 05/24/05 01:01:55 EDT
1
   Fire on the Mountain: Mountain View, AR
Hammer-fest at the Ozark Folk center. Demonstrations, competitions, awards. Special guest Bob Patrick.
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com Click for more information
Posted by Terri Bruhin - Saturday, 05/28/05 15:23:01 EDT
27-29
   Three Dimensional Solid Modeling for Windows: Center for Metal Arts
Threee day Rhino boot camp with Christopher Stokes. Learn to create and edit accurate free-form 3-D NURBS models.
www.iceforge.com Click for more information
Posted by Ed Mack - Wednesday, 06/08/05 15:03:44 EDT
14-16
   Repair Days Weekend: National Ornamental Metal Museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN, 38106
Bring your dull, dented, dysfunctional metal items to Repair Days at the National Ornamental Metal Museum October 14, 15, and 16, 2005. Metalsmiths from across the country will be there to solder, sharpen, remove dents, re-tin copper cookware, and repair garden furniture and statuary. They will sharpen knives, scissors, garden tools and lawnmower blades. They can even straighten out that spoon that was mangled in the disposal. Estimates are free. All proceeds from repair work benefit the Museum. Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

901-774-6380
National Ornamental Metal Museum Click for more information
Posted by Jen Hughes - Thursday, 08/25/05 14:50:25 EDT
8
   Second Annual Fitchburg MA Forge In: Riverfront Park, Boulder Drive Fitchburg
Open to all Artists and Smiths to Display their Craft. Submitted work will become a permanent element in the park. Over $2,000 in prize money will be given away. The theme will be "Life Along the River" Call or email for more details. This is a great event
Posted by Steven Bonavita - Thursday, 09/01/05 14:18:19 EDT
1 -2
   Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild Bladesmith Hammer-in: Barnesville, GA
11th Annual Terry Ellerbee Bladesmith Hammer-in for the Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild of Georgia. Saturday and Sunday October 1st & 2nd in Barnesville Georgia. See website for directions and details
Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild Click for more information
Posted by Dennis Tingle - Wednesday, 09/21/05 10:24:29 EDT
29
   3-D I-Max movie The Last Buffalo: I-Max Theater, TN Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN
Alex Bealer Blacksmith Association of Georgia and the Choo Choo Forge are hosting a special viewing of the 3-D I-Max movie The Last Buffalo at the I-Max Theater, Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is an exciting and interesting movie related to blacksmithing. If you have not seen a 3-D I-Max movie before you are in for a real treat. This may be your only chance to see this movie. Anyone interested in this event is invited.

There will be a meeting at the Joe Humble Shop at 2:00 pm with a demonstration and open forge. At 6:00 we will go to a local restaurant for happy hour and about 7:00 dinner will be served. About 9:30 pm we will go to the I-Max Theater for the special showing. Cost for the movie is $10.00 per person. The cost for the happy hour and meal is $10.00 per person.

If you are bringing guests that are not interested in the meeting and demo there are many interesting activities available in Chattanooga such as the aquarium, I-Max
movies, River Walk, shops along Market Street and many more things of interest.

It is important that we know about how many persons to plan for so we are requesting that you let us know how many people you will have attending either the movie and/or
meal/happy hour. It would be nice if you would per-pay. You can notify Tony Bivens at 770-507-2900, email or mail payment to P.O. Box 250 Stockbridge GA. 30281-0250
or you can mail your payment to me with a notation of how that money is to be allocated.
Posted by Tone Bivens (by guru) - Saturday, 10/01/05 17:54:51 EDT

   2005 November
5-6
   Camp Fenby Session I: Oakley Farm, Avenue, MD
Longship Company’s (and Markland’s) long-running medieval arts and crafts campout and workshop. Camping available for early arrivals.
Set up for Great Medieval Barn Sale and Camp Fenby. Great Medieval Barn Sale will continue (in a no-doubt desultory manner) through both weekends. More. . . see

Yahoo Group Info Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Monday, 09/19/05 08:14:52 EDT
11-13
   Camp Fenby Session II: Oakley Farm, Avenue, MD
Second weekend of the Longship Company’s (and Markland’s) long-running medieval arts and crafts campout and workshop.

Saturdy evening Crab feast, music and a more modest bonfire as appropriate. Open forge for diehards. Much more. . .

GURU'S NOTE: Fenby is a very laid back easy going event attended mostly by group members and friends. Others are welcomed and invited to come take part in the workshops and festivities. This is not primarily a blacksmithing event but there IS metal working and demonstrations as well as wood working, fabrics and other medieval crafts.
Yahoo Group Info Click for more information
Posted by "Atli" Blackistone by - guru - Monday, 09/19/05 08:27:18 EDT

   2005 December
2 - 4
   B2 Design Power Hammer School: B2 Design, Ltd. Mooresville, NC
Free-Hand Power Hammer Forging with Dean Curfman. Learn the 'Hofi' method of free-hand forging from the builder of the BIG BLU hammer.
Powerhammerschool.com Click for more information
Posted by Steve Barringer - Tuesday, 03/15/05 09:54:40 EST
2 - 4
   AFC Annual Conference: Tannehill State Park
Tentative reschedule date.

Annual Alabama Forge Council conference. Demonstrators, workshops, tailgating, camping on site. Tannehill is just a few minutes from Birmingham, AL. See anvilfire NEWS coverage of previous events.
afc.abana-chapter.com/ Click for more information
Posted by - guru - Saturday, 09/03/05 09:59:05 EDT
10
   North Carolina ABANA Quarterly Meeting: Durham, NC
Our winter meeting will be held at Foster Street in Durham. The meeting will start at 9:30 am. Demonstrator to be announced.
Posted by Melanie - Thursday, 06/02/05 15:46:49 EDT
10
   PABA Gallery meeting: Paradise Community Center - Paradise, PA
If your interested in metal work, both artistic and functional.... This is the place for you to visit. The gallery meeting of the Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmiths' Association (PABA), is an informal event that the public is welcome to attend. Blacksmiths and crafters from the region bring examples of their work for display or sale. If you are in need of something special chances are somebody at the show can help you.
pablacksmith.com Click for more information
Posted by Keith Eckman - Wednesday, 11/02/05 08:38:44 EST
1
   Darryl Nelson demo: 19185 90th Ave Surrey BC
animal sculpture demo by Darryl Nelson. fundraiser for Burnaby Heritage Blacksmith Assn. 9 - 5 on December 10. $40
Posted by Brian Ross - Friday, 11/04/05 12:18:05 EST

   2006 January
??
   CSI Caribbean Hammer-In: St.Croix, VI - VIcopper's place
Snow Bird CSI Hammer-In. Enjoy tropical temperatures while escaping the Great White North! Get a head start on your tan.

Will it happen? Who knows? But if we put it on the Calendar it might!
Posted by - guru - Thursday, 03/04/04 13:24:22 EST
7
   Forging Hearth Equipment:: Evington Iron Werks-314 Miles Lane-Hwy 24, Evington, Virginia
Old Dominion Blacksmith Association is proud to have the nationally know Master Blacksmith Jerry Darnell demonstrate for us the making of such items as:handle trivets, broilers, bird spits and saw tooth trammels.
Jeremey is cooking cornbread, beans and greens for us on his wood stove in his shop.
For more information call Bobby at 434-335-5621
Posted by Bobby L. Floyd - Monday, 12/12/05 09:29:20 EST
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   OABA meeting-Floradale, Ontario, Canada: 2282 Floradale Rd. Floradale, Ontario
Our studio is hosting the Jan. OABA meeting open to non members as well offering a demo and open forge time at 7 forges. Visit www.thak.ca for map and directions. Stock up on blacksmith supplies and tools as well. Meeting begins at 10 am with blacksmith's stew for lunch.
Thak the Blacksmith & Armourer Click for more information
Posted by Thak the Blacksmith & Armourer - Monday, 12/19/05 15:28:51 EST
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   AFC Annual Membership Meeting: Lloyds Resturaunt - Hiwy 280 S of Bham
Annual membership meeting to discuss old and new business. Open to all AFC members. Iron-in-the-hat will be held.

Lloyds Restaurant
5301 Highway 280 South
Birmingham, AL 35242
Map to Lloyds Click for more information
Posted by Mike Linn - Friday, 12/30/05 20:15:25 EST
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