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Punch & Chisel Making
Mar 29
Punch & Chisel Making

Learn to Temper High Carbon Steel. The student will make several chisels and punches and then harden or temper them according to their intended use.

BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)
Apr 5
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.

SUPER BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (4 DAY EVENT)
Apr 7
SUPER BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (4 DAY EVENT)

Description - In this 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. Students will learn to make: Various types of hooks, leaves, leaf hook, coal rake, forge poker, drip can handle, forge & heat treat a scribe. Wed & Thurs will be open for students to try making items which fall within their skill level & time limits. Class time 9AM-5PM each day.

Open Forge
Apr 10
Open Forge
BGOP Spring Fling
Apr 12
BGOP Spring Fling

Join Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac for our Annual Spring Fling Conference. Demonstrators are Phillip Heath and Ken Schwartz from Colonial Williamsburg. Richard Sullivan from the Williamsburg Gun Shop will also be demonstrating the completion of a Brown Bessie rifle.

BGCM Monthly Meeting
Apr 13
BGCM Monthly Meeting

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

Trade item - A kinetic sculpture

Open Forge
May 8
Open Forge
Blacksmith Days 2025

The 35th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. One of this year’s demonstrators is Ted Banning. The other demonstrator is being worked out now. Check out frequently for updates. 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

Open Forge
Jun 12
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Jun 15
BGCM Monthly Meeting

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

Trade item - Something made from a 1/2” square 6” long

Open Forge
Jul 10
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Jul 13
BGCM Monthly Meeting

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

Trade item - Something non-ferrous

BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Weekend)
Aug 2
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 14
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Aug 24
BGCM Monthly Meeting

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

Trade item - Something with at least one scroll

Nol Putnam Memorial Blacksmithing Hammer-in Third Annual
Sep 5
Nol Putnam Memorial Blacksmithing Hammer-in Third Annual

Nol Putnam Third Annual Memorial Hammer-in

Open Forge
Sep 11
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Sep 21
BGCM Monthly Meeting

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

Trade item -An edged item

BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Wednesday Weeknight #1)
Oct 1
BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Wednesday Weeknight #1)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.

BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Wednesday Weeknight #2)
Oct 8
BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (Wednesday Weeknight #2)

BS101 Beginner Blacksmithing is a 5 week night course designed to teach the basics of blacksmithing. This course starts at 6 pm. and ends at95 p.m. on each class day.

Punch & Chisel Making
Mar
29
to Mar 30
Classes

Punch & Chisel Making

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

Learn to Temper High Carbon Steel. The student will make several chisels and punches and then harden or temper them according to their intended use.

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SUPER BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (4 DAY EVENT)
Apr
7
to Apr 10
Classes

SUPER BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing (4 DAY EVENT)

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

Description - In this 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. Students will learn to make: Various types of hooks, leaves, leaf hook, coal rake, forge poker, drip can handle, forge & heat treat a scribe. Wed & Thurs will be open for students to try making items which fall within their skill level & time limits. Class time 9AM-5PM each day.

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BGOP Spring Fling
Apr
12
to Apr 13
Event

BGOP Spring Fling

  • 5310 Nutting Drive Springfield, VA 22151-1918 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac for our Annual Spring Fling Conference. Demonstrators are Phillip Heath and Ken Schwartz from Colonial Williamsburg. Richard Sullivan from the Williamsburg Gun Shop will also be demonstrating the completion of a Brown Bessie rifle.

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May
17
to May 18
Event

Blacksmith Days 2025

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

The 35th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. One of this year’s demonstrators is Ted Banning. The other demonstrator is being worked out now. Check out frequently for updates. 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

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Open Forge
Sep
11
Event

Open Forge

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

Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.

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Open Forge
Dec
11
Event

Open Forge

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

Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.

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Forge Welding for Beginners (Weekend) Cancelled
Feb
22
to Feb 23
Classes

Forge Welding for Beginners (Weekend) Cancelled

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

Class has been cancelled

Description: Learn basic forge welding techniques and make a small project incorporating forge welds. Forge welding or Fire Welding is a technique for joining two pieces of iron or steel by heating them in a forge and then fusing them together with hammer blows. Class time 9am-5pm each day. PREREQUISITE: BS 101 or equivalent.

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2nd annual Selmer Ironworks Hammer-In
Feb
15
Event

2nd annual Selmer Ironworks Hammer-In

  • 5823 Conover Rd Taneytown, MD 21787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This year’s demonstrator is Fred Crist. Forging demonstrations, tailgating sales, raffle! Donate a forged critter to the raffle. Vote with tickets for best animal, head, insect, grotesque, etc. Item donations offset the cost of the event.

 

This event is free to the public.  Bring a handmade item for Iron In the Hat.  Item donations offset the cost of the event.  Know someone interested in blacksmithing, but they’ve never made anything to donate?  Bring them along and buy some extra tickets.  Items do not have to be forged ironwork.  Share your art with the community.

 

The demonstration will be inside.  Tailgating will be outside, weather permitting.

 

More details will be posted at www.SelmerIronworks.com

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Dragon Head Making
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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Open Forge
Dec
12
Event

Open Forge

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

Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.

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2024 Holiday Party
Nov
23
Event

2024 Holiday Party

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

Please join us on November 23rd at the Bear Branch Nature Center for our annual holiday party. Setup for the event begins at 4pm with dinner shortly after 5pm. The guild will provide main dishes, drinks and tableware. We are asking that you bring a favorite side dish or dessert.

Activities

Gifty Iron-in-the-hat

Trade Items is a handmade tree ornament.

2nd trade item is the cookie exchange. Bring some handmade wonder, with recipe, for a random trade to another participant.

300 John Owings Rd

Westminster, MD

21158

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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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Open Forge
Nov
14
Event

Open Forge

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

Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.

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Judy Berger Memorial Hammer-in
Oct
11
to Oct 13
Event

Judy Berger Memorial Hammer-in

"She who dies with the most tools wins."

Super Early Bird: $60 - Purchase your ticket by May 30, 2024!!

About this event
We look forward to you joining us at Blue Moon Farm & Forge and sharing in Judy's passion for moving metal.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Judy Berger Blacksmith Scholarship Fund. The goal of this fund is to continue Judy's dream of supporting the art of metalworking by awarding educational scholarships.

Please help us celebrate Judy and her legacy by bringing together her blacksmithing family and her Blue Moon family.

Demonstrators
Tom Latané
Tal Harris
Peter Ross
Ken Schwarz
Kirk Sullens
Mindy Gardner and Mark Gardner
Allen Kress and Clay Spencer?

Tickets (Linked below)
Participants
-Super Early Bird: $60 - Purchase your ticket by May 30, 2024
-Early Bird: $70 - Purchase your ticket by July 31, 2024
-General Registration: $80 - Purchase your ticket by September 30, 2024
-Walk-in: $100 - Purchase your ticket on October 1, 2024 or later

Family Members
-Super Early Bird: $30 - Purchase your ticket by May 30, 2024
-Early Bird: $35 - Purchase your ticket by July 31, 2024
-General Registration: $40 - Purchase your ticket by September 30, 2024
-Walk-in: $50 - Purchase your ticket on October 1, 2024 or later

Other Stuff
-T-shirt: $20 - Pre-order your Judy Berger Memorial Hammer-In T-shirt by September 23, 2024
-Field/Tent or Flat/RV Campsite: $10 - We don't have any RV facilities, but if you ask, we will give you a site you can drive to. Otherwise, you can camp almost anywhere on Blue Moon Farm
-Saturday Night Banquet: $25 - We will have food trucks available throughout, but Saturday night we're having a catered event (purchase your tickets by September 30, 2024.)

Link to Tickets: https://bluemoonpress.org/jb-hammer-in.html

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