Upcoming events.
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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
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
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
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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
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)
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
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something integrating non-ferrous metals.
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
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something for cooking.
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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)
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)
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
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a cutting edge.
BS101 - Night #4 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 #5 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 - 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
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a face.
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - A representation of an animal.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with three or more pieces.
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
Super BS101 - Beginner Blacksmithing
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.
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.
BS101 - Night #5 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.
Power Hammer Introduction Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to the power hammers and treadle hammer at the BGCM shop. We will review the setup, maintenance, and safe use of these 3 machines: 75 pound utility hammer, 50 pound utility hammer, and 60 pound treadle hammer.
BS101 - Night #4 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 #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.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a drifted hole
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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.
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 - 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.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a knot
Inaugural Selmer Ironworks Hammer-In
Selmer Ironworks has moved to a new, large facility and is pleased to announce their first Hammer-in. The feature demonstrator will be Drew Alexander of Alexander Brothers, LLC. Drew is a detailed blacksmith in traditional and artistic ironwork and will share his passion and techniques. Check out his range of work at https://thedrewalexander.com/ and join us for a great day of demonstrations.
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
Forged Flowers
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.
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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.
Blacksmith Guild of Western Maryland Ground Hog Day Hammer-in
Glen Horr of Highland Forge will be demonstrating air tool forging techniques.
Hammer Making for Blacksmiths Class
Hammer Making for Blacksmithing is a 2 day weekend course designed to teach the basics of hammer making. This course starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a heart.
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
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
Gichner Hammer In
The demonstrator this year is Pat Nowak. His demo will include forging mokume, planning out a job with respect to determining the necessary volume of metal, as well as heat treatment and alloying elements of different metals.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a forge weld.
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
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.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something for cooking.
2023 Holiday Party
Please join us on November 18th 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