Events
Upcoming Events
When: May 11th, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Newman Forge and Pattern
178 Princess St #180, Hamilton
What: John Newman will host a meeting at his shop where he will demonstrate the process of forging some of his hardie tools and some of the other industrial work he does under his Massey power hammer. He will also talk about patternmaking and might have a CNC milling machine running. This is a chance to see the inerworking of a unique patternmaking / blacksmith shop.
Demonstration, Hammer Ins and Workshops.
Our monthly meetings take on a few forms. We have meetings held at members’ shops where they will demonstrate a new skill or technique.
We also have “Hammer Ins”, usually held at a heritage village. At these meetings you are welcome to bring your forge and anvil and set up for the day. Forge what you like – learn and share with the group.
Occassionally we will bring in a well known smith from further afield to do a speical demonstration for our group or run a workshop.
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John Newman. Newman Forge and Pattern. May
When: May 11th, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Newman Forge and Pattern
178 Princess St #180, Hamilton
What: John Newman will host a meeting at his shop where he will demonstrate the process of forging some of his hardie tools and some of the other industrial work he does under his Massey power hammer. He will also talk about patternmaking and might have a CNC milling machine running. This is a chance to see the inerworking of a unique patternmaking / blacksmith shop.
Francois Racine. Glengarry Pioneer Museum, Dunvegan. June
When: June 15th and 16th
Where: Glengarry Pioneer Museum
1645 County Rd 30, Dunvegan, ON
What: A weekend of Blacksmith demonstrations!
Hear the anvils ring as blacksmiths from across Ontario, Quebec and a few from the U.S.A. converge on Dunvegan.
Hello I will be a demonstrator for the Dunvegan hammer-in in Ontario June 15-16. The subject will be a spontaneous French style late XVII early XVIII century based on the study I recently made of two period pieces.
Au plaisir de vous y voir et de partager les plaisirs de la forge avec vous!
Hammer-In. Westfielf Pioneer Village. June
When: June 15th and 16th, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Westfield Pioneer Village
1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton
What: A weekend of Blacksmith demonstrations!
Hammer-In. Kawartha Settlers Village. July
When: July 20th, 10 am start
Where: Kawartha Settlers Village
85 Dunn St, Bobcaygeon, ON
What: This will be a hammer-in meeting held in conjunction with the garden tours in the village. Bring your portable forge setup and work alongside other members. Share techniques and knowledge. If you don’t have a portable forge setup feel free to attend anyway. Don’t forget to bring your safety glasses.
Hammer-Ins. Country Heritage Park. Ongoing.
Country Heritage Park Blacksmiths Drop-ins 2024 Schedule Organized by: Halton Forges Collective
Location: 8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton, ON
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All events run from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturdays. host Franco. Apr 20, May 25, Jun 15, Jul 27, Aug 17, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16(weather dependant)
Sundays. host Tom. Apr 28, May 26, Jun 23, Jul 28, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24(weather dependant)
Mark Puigmarti. Sparks Will Fly Forge. January
When: January 13th, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Mark Puigmarti of Sparks Will Fly Forge
402 Reach St, Port Perry
What: Mark Puigmarti will be kicking off the 2024 OABA events at his shop in Port Perry! Mark will be demonstrating work related to currrent projects.
Bring your safety glasses and an item for Iron in the Hat if you can and we’ll see you there!
Ryan Belanger. Waldies Blacksmith Shop. February
When: February 10th, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Waldies Blacksmith Shop
16 James St, Milton
What: Ryan Belanger will be demonstrating how to make more components of the ABANA Level 3 grille.
Adrian Legge. Two Smiths. March
When: March 2nd, 10 am start
Where: Two Smiths
8 Grand Ave, Kitchener, ON
What: Adrian Legge, an instructor from Hereford College in England, will be visiting Two Smiths and demonstrating for OABA on March 2nd. Adrian is a phenomenal teacher, and this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Sean Stoughton. Country Heritage Park. April
When: April 13th, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Country Heritage Park
8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton
What: Sean Stoughton will be demonstrating how to make a hammer out of wrought iron with steel faces forge welded on at Country Heritage Park in Milton. Sean is an excellent demonstrator and blacksmith with a strong focus on traditional methods and techniques. He was the resident blacksmith at Doon Heritage Village in Kitchener for a number of years, and is still very involved with the village.