BGCM and Carroll County Farm Museum Schedule of Events

Date	Event
Jan 6 - 8, 2017	Annual Bill Gichner Memorial Hammer-In	Save the date
Jan 7 - 8, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Jan 12, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Jan 13 - 15, 2017	Cabin Fever Expo	More information
Jan 15, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: A flower for Valentine’s Day
Feb 4 - 5, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Feb 9, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Feb 19, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: A vessel, dipper, or ladle
Feb 25, 2017	Dan Boone's Pasture Party 2017	Featuring Phil Heath 9am-4pm at 7381 Parrish Road, Louisa, VA Admission: Bring something for iron in the hat Registration deadline is Feb. 15 Contact Judy Boone jmbb1000@aol.com
Mar 1 - 29, 2017	BS-101 Wednesday Evenings Beginner
Mar 4 - 5, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Mar 9, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Mar 11 - 12, 2017	Traditional Joinery
Mar 19, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: An item with a representation of a clover, 3 or 4 leaf
Apr 1 - 2, 2017	Intermediate Knife Making 2: Handles & Fittings
Apr 8 - 9, 2017	Beginner Knife Making
Apr 10 - 13, 2017	Super BS-101 Beginner
Apr 13, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Apr 21 - 23, 2017	BGOP Spring Fling	Featured demontrators Kim Thomas & Richard Sullivan More info here
Apr 23, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: A blacksmith tool
May 11, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
May 19 - 21, 2017	29th Annual BGCM Blacksmith Days Featuring Nathan Robertson, Rob Dekelbaum, and Jacob Selmer	Contests 1. A hammer 2. An item with 3 or more mechanically assembled components Please share our flyer
Jun 8, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Jun 10 - 11, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Jun 18, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: Grill tool
Jul 13, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Jul 16, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: Jewelry
Jul 29 - 30, 2017	BS-202 Intermediate Blacksmithing
Aug 5 - 6, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Aug 10, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Aug 27, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: Picnic/cookout item
Sep 8 - 10, 2017	Mason-Dixon Steam Show	BGCM demo tent on Steam Show grounds. Volunteers needed in M-D kitchen
Sep 9 - 10, 2017	MASA 2017 Metalsmithing Conference	Come join us for our annual Hammer-in on the Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Show grounds, located at 11472 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601. More details as they become available.
Sep 14, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Sep 16 - 17, 2017	Maryland Wine Festival
Sep 24, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: An item from a railroad spike
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2017	Intermediate Knife Making 1: Blades & Heat Treat
Oct 4 - Nov 1, 2017	BS-101 Wednesday Evenings Beginner
Oct 7 - 8, 2017	Tool & Jig Making
Oct 12, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Oct 14, 2017	Fall Harvest Celebration
Oct 15, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: An item with a cutting edge
Oct 21, 2017	9th Annual BGCM Principio Hammer-In 9AM-4PM	Featuring Michael Robear. Hosted by Harris Metalsmith Studio (Google Map).
Oct 28 - 29, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Nov 4 - 5, 2017	Intermediate Knife Making 2: Handles & Fittings
Nov 4, 2017	James Jennings at Jerusalem Mill Blacksmith Shop	James Jennings is coming to the Blacksmith Shop at Jerusalem Mill, Gunpowder Falls State Park, 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville MD 21087 There will be a Jerusalem Mill Blacksmith Guild Hammer Down on Saturday, 4 November, 2017 from 10am to 4pm. https://jerusalemblacksmiths.org/registration
Nov 9, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Nov 11, 2017	Hammer-In at Tim Beachley's Studio	Saturday Nov. 11th 9-5 4432A Prices Distillery Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754 *there is still construction and closures on Ijamsville road so folks may need to be prepared to detour depending which way they’re coming*. Bring safety glasses, lunch (for yourself or something to share), and a donation for iron in the hat. Tim Beachley will demo in the morning and late afternoon and my Mark Main will be doing a bead rolling demo on aluminum sheet.
Nov 18, 2017	Holiday Party at Bear Branch Nature Center	Join your fellow blacksmiths for dinner and cheer. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Trade item: Handmade holiday ornament and/or Cookie Exchange (1 dozen w/recipe)
Nov 18 - 19, 2017	BS-101: Beginner Blacksmithing
Nov 25 - 26, 2017	Beginner Knife Making
Dec 14, 2017	Open Forge 6-9PM
Dec 17, 2017	BGCM Monthly Meeting	Trade item: A cross

Dates subject to change

Demonstrators are needed for the Farm Museum's Historic Forge

on the Special Event Dates listed above as well as anytime the Farm Museum is open.

Contact to volunteer.

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