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Open Forge
May 9
Open Forge
Blacksmith Days 2024

The 34th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. This years demonstrators are Mark Sperry of Colonial Williamsburg and Matt Stagmer host and executive producer of the That Works Youtube channel. Activities include contests, tailgating, Iron-in-the-hat drawings, Forging Contests, Live Auction and more! This is a save the date notification. Come back often and check in as we update the event notification

ABANA 50th Anniversary Celebration and Blacksmithing Conference
Jun 6
ABANA 50th Anniversary Celebration and Blacksmithing Conference

The celebration will feature top-notch demonstrators and lecturers, a team forging competition, hands-on educational opportunities, gallery of forged work, auction, vendors, tailgating, family programs, food, festivities, and more!

2024 Nol Putnam: Celebration of Life
Jun 8
2024 Nol Putnam: Celebration of Life

Nol Putnam passed away on June 11, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a monumental figure in American Blacksmithing, especially on the East Coast. There will be a “Celebration of Life” in memory of Nol Putnam on Saturday, June 8th 2024 at 2pm.

Open Forge
Jun 13
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Jun 16
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something with at least two rivets.

Fireplace tool handles: Decorative twists Class
Jun 29
Fireplace tool handles: Decorative twists Class

This class will focus on decorative twists, how to control them, and their application in projects like fireplace tools.  Class will review different cross sections, effects, chisel work, and control of long, even twists.

BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)
Jul 6
BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.

Open Forge
Jul 11
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Jul 21
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something integrating non-ferrous metals.

BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)
Aug 3
BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.

Open Forge
Aug 8
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Aug 11
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something for cooking.

Open Forge
Sep 12
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Sep 22
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something with at least 3 leaves.

BS101 - Night #1 of 5 Beginner Blacksmithing (Weeknight)
Oct 2
BS101 - Night #1 of 5 Beginner Blacksmithing (Weeknight)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 day course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6PM and ends at 9pm on 5 consecutive Wednesdays.

BS101 - Night #2 of 5 Beginner Blacksmithing (Weeknight)
Oct 9
BS101 - Night #2 of 5 Beginner Blacksmithing (Weeknight)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 day course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6PM and ends at 9pm on 5 consecutive Wednesdays.

Open Forge
Oct 10
Open Forge
BS101 - Night #3 of 5 Beginner Blacksmithing (Weeknight)
Oct 16
BS101 - Night #3 of 5 Beginner Blacksmithing (Weeknight)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 day course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6PM and ends at 9pm on 5 consecutive Wednesdays.

2024 Principio Hammer-in
Oct 19
2024 Principio Hammer-in
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Knife Making
Nov
23
to Nov 24
Classes

Knife Making

  • 500 South Center Street Westminster, MD, 21157 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this class, you will learn to forge, heat treat, grind, handle, and finish a camping/utility knife. The knife will be made from 1075 steel and have a wooden handle with a full tang construction. All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: You must have taken Blacksmithing 101, or have equivalent experience equal to at least 16 hours of forging time.

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Dec
28
to Dec 29
Classes

Dragon Head Making

  • 500 South Center Street Westminster, MD, 21157 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to forge out dragon heads. The class will include making the tooling needed to forge dragon heads.

Prerequisite: Blacksmithing 101 or equivalent.

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Super BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing
Apr
8
to Apr 11
Classes

Super BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing

  • 500 South Center Street Westminster, MD, 21157 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Super BS101 is an extended 4-day version of BS-101, students will learn blacksmithing safety, setting up of their own shop, evaluating equipment, an overview of forge welding, an overview of working with high carbon and tool steels, finishes and blacksmithing resources.

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Forged Flowers
Feb
10
to Feb 11
Classes

Forged Flowers

  • 500 South Center Street Westminster, MD, 21157 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class will focus on forming flowers. Students will create different flowers in time for Valentine's Day. This will include the sheet metal rose, rolled rose, and others. Stems and leaves will be forged from bar stock. We will explore textures, tooling, and techniques. All materials are provided. Students should have basic metalworking knowledge, but there are no pre-requisite courses.

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