The 7th Annual Combo-Demo: Blacksmithing Demonstration & Metal Arts Exhibition
All-Day Demonstrations
Artist Gallery Metals artists are welcome to participate by bringing their artwork for exhibition! Some of our exhibitors include:
Competition Item This year’s competition item is a "belt buckle". Start now and create your masterpiece! Enter it before noon February 18th at Steephollow Forgeworks. This friendly competition is always incredible for its varied entries. The winner will be crowned “The Best of the Best (for one year)."
Past Competition Items
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When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 8 AM - 5 PM
Where: Steephollow Forgeworks The Event is FREE to all attendees but book your classes before they fill up! The 7th annual Combo-Demo will be February 18, 2017 at Steephollow Forgeworks in Bryan, Texas. This celebration of Blacksmithing…….a combined meeting of all the clubs in Texas and Louisiana, will feature “up and comers” and old reliable smiths. This year will feature The Austin Metal Authority with Haley Woodward and Colby Brinkman. This one-day event free-of-charge will also include an iron smelt, tailgating, vendors, live music, food, art displays, live and silent auctions. Come early or stay late. Artists are welcome to display, sell, or promote their work. The public is invited to come see what Blacksmithing is all about. Blacksmithing is not dead it’s ALIVE at Steephollow Forgeworks February 18, 2017
An iron smelt led by Richard DelaHoussaye from Louisiana will begin on Friday with the construction of the furnace. The smelt will be scheduled to be finished by 4pm Saturday. If you would like to be involved, just let us know. Vendors like James Johnson with Anyang Hammers will have one of his hammers available for a test drive (he is also a Chili Forge dealer) and Richard Epting- knife maker. Eptingknives.com. There will be a large amount of used blacksmithing equipment available by dealers from Austin and Kansas. There will be dozens anvils and vices, hundreds of tongs and hardy tools, and several mechanical hammers. Forges and blowers, swage blocks and hammers. February Blacksmithing ClassesDay-long classes with Lyle Wynn and Stan Bryant
Mississippi Forge council Monday 2/13 -- Friday 2/17 will be hammer making classes. Make a hammer or the tools to make the hammer. All classes are $150/day plus tax. The hammer classes are going fast. Reserve your spot here or call us at 979-776-2864. Live Music @ NoonThis year we're going Country & Western with live music by Brice Woolard of the Brice Woolard Band! Brice is a farrier and musician based in the Brazos Valley (Texas). Check out their website and come see them Feb. 18th.
Special Thanks to Joey McGee for his music at last year's event. Check out his latest music and events on his website or facebook page.
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Blacksmith Classes Taught by Jeff Lee
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Visit the online store to sign up and pay for classes. Find your class, enter your info and we will see you soon!
Call us at 979-776-2864 or email us at classes@steepforge.com for all other inquiries There are very few places in Texas to learn the art of blacksmithing. We look forward to hosting you in our shop to pass on the knowledge we have gained through our study and practice. Classes Coming Up! ***May 13, 2017*** June 10 July 8 August 12 |
Beginner Class Descriptions
Cost $150 plus tax 8am-5pm Basics: Holding Hammer Standing at anvil Swinging hammer Techs: Long and short tapers Two-sided taper Slitting Drifting Chisel work These techniques will be used to make leaf shapes and a horsehead bottle opener. Materials provided and we will take a one hour break for lunch. Class Requirements
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