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Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop

When
28 Jun 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
Located on a acreage 6 miles east of Linden and 1 mile south.
Spaces left
2

Registration

Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop - Members – $90.00
Special discount CFGA Member Price. Additional tickets for family CFGA members can be purchased as 'Guests registration' (the number of Guest tickets is in addition to the registered ticket) found after "Enter registration information".

For NON-member guests, go to 'CFGA Member with non-member guest' after "Enter registration information"

If you are not registering either of these types of Guests leave these areas empty.

*Must by 14 years or older
Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop - Non Members – $180.00
Registrants who do not have a current CFGA membership. Additional non member tickets can be purchased as 'Guest' tickets (the number of Guest tickets is in addition to the registered ticket).

*Must be 14 years or older

Hosted by Ironman Blacksmithing

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn about the basics of blacksmithing. We will cover anvil terms and usage, hammer selection, desired stance and shop safety. The main focus of the day is building a large outdoor fire poker where the blacksmith techniques of tapering, scrolling, bending, elongating, twisting and folding will all be taught.

Each fire poker will be as individual as you are with a variety of designs to choose from for a truly one of a kind product as well as experience.

Here is what to can look forward to:

After an introduction and safety talk, we will start with a practice project to learn the fundamental skills of tapering and scrolling, and then move to the main project, an outdoor fire poker. It will teach a variety of basic blacksmithing skills such as how to taper, scroll, twist, bend and elongate. Each participant will have a variety of design choices to choose from to make their item unique to them. We provide all the materials and tools for the project and it is yours to take home at the end of the day. Must be 14+ for this workshop.

Please bring:

A water bottle - you will want to re-hydrate.
Expect the shop to get very warm so dress in layers you can remove to remain more comfortable. We also recommend long sleeved cotton shirts vs nylon shirts and jeans vs nylon or sweat pants.

There will be coffee and snacks provided for you in the shop and access to a porta-potty.

We will take a lunch break from approximately 12:00-1:00 pm. Bring your bag lunch to eat inside the house with us (microwave available) or drive to town to purchase something. Depending upon individual skills and design choices, you will be finished your project sometime between 3:30-5:00 pm.

Directions to Location:

We are on an acreage 6 miles East of Linden and 1 miles South.

Blue Sign 303021A RR 24-5

Yellow house and wood rail pasture fences

Drive past the house and to the back buildings

https://maps.app.goo.gl/j36sXgz6giJ9PAed7

Check out our Facebook page Ironman Blacksmithing for photos of past participants and their fabulous fire pokers.

For more information regarding this event, please email Brenda.