Blacksmith Shop, Featured Exhibit
The Black Iron Collective The Black Iron Collective–consisting of Red Cod Forge, Soggy Dog Forge, Crossed Heart Forge, and two other local smiths–have reorganized the blacksmith workshop and provided several Saturday demonstrations for visitors to the museum property...
Blacksmith Shop, Featured Exhibit
Blacksmithing in the Snow Cold weather forging is not for the faint of heart or the impatient. The cold anvil, tools, and air make every operation slower and more challenging. The view is lovely though. [ photos courtesy: @redcodforge and @ hughcupples ] Share:...
Blacksmith Shop, Featured Exhibit
Scenes from the Blacksmith Shop Scenes from Saturday demonstrations and evening events hosted by Dave Kasprick and the team. Hand forging tools, implements, and decorative items as well as traditional blades made in the Japanese style swordsmith forge with hand tools....
Blacksmith Shop, Blacksmiths, Featured Exhibit, Outdoor Exhibits
Blacksmiths At Work The Blacksmith Shop will be open regularly throughout the summer on most Saturdays and even into the Fall as weather permits. Come and see Traditional Crafter in Residence Dave Kasprick from Red Cod Forge along with other ‘smiths in Residence...
Blacksmith Shop, Featured Exhibit, Uncategorized
The Forge is Open Ready for the forging season with a new addition to the workshop thanks to Mighty Forge. Traditional Crafter in Residence Dave Kasprick and the team will demonstrate blacksmithing techniques on Saturdays as long as weather allows. [ photos courtesy:...
Featured Exhibit, Swordsmith Forge
Views of the Forge A few interesting views of the Japanese swordsmith forge taken by local Oceanside photographer Craig Thompson in the Fall of 2017. Over the winter of 2016 an area of the Blacksmith Shop was renovated to include a traditional Japanese style...