The 9th 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 "Champagne Cork ". Champagne corks have a distinctive shape. The cork can be any size. Start now and create your masterpiece! Enter it before noon February 16th 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 17, 2018 at 8 AM - 5 PM
Where: Steephollow Forgeworks The Event is FREE to all attendees but book your classes before they fill up! The 8th annual Combo-Demo will be February 16, 2019 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 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 16, 2019
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. Also, www.texasfarriersupply.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 2/11/18 -- Friday 2/15/18 will be hammer making classes. Make a 2-3 pound rounding forging hammer. Participants will work in pairs, striking with sledge hammers for each other to forge a hammer. Lyle Wynn and Stan Bryant are full time teachers from "The Tools to Make the Tools Blacksmithing School" in Mendenhall, Mississippi. They come to Steephollow Forgeworks once a year to offer these classes. Don't miss this oppurtunity to learn from 2 of the best instructors in the United States. All classes are $175 plus tax/student. The hammer classes are going fast. Reserve your spot here or call us at 979-776-2864. Live Music @ NoonThe live music at lunchtime will once again feature Joey Mcgee. Joey is a hard working local musician who is quickly gaining regional and national attention every day.
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! |
Beginner Class Descriptions
Cost $175 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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