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Meetings

Rocky Forge Blacksmith Guild meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of each month. Meetings generally begin at 8:30 AM with coffee and social time, with a business meeting at 9 AM, frequently followed by blacksmithing demonstrations, and then forge time for everyone. We have taken to holding a potluck lunch sometime around noon. During the winter, we occasionally arrange for blacksmithing-related meetings, such as visiting welding shops and steel plants. Alternately, we may arrange for a demonstration of some interesting technique, method, or equipment.

Most meetings are held at our blacksmith shop at the Illiana Steam and Power show grounds. Contact us for directions and information.

Events Calendar

January 11, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; lighting fires at 9 AM. No business meeting this month. Details are in the January newsletter.
 

March 14, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; lighting fires at 9 AM. This month the “Warren County Foundation” will be visiting around 10:00 to observe our demonstrations, so please come at least 30 minutes early to clean up the work areas and get our forges going. Plan ahead with ideas on what you’re going to make (demo) will be good. Having our young smiths present will also be a really nice addition. Club business wil be done over a brown bag lunch. Details are in the March newsletter.
 

April 11, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; forges light off at 9 AM for 9:15 forging. Lunch is ham and cheese sandwiches, plus whatever you provide. Also, big news in the April newsletter!
 

May 9, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; forges light off at 9 AM for 9:15 forging. Lunch is bring your own. Please also bring your nail headers; we're going to focus on making nails. See the May newsletter for more details.