Open Forge

What is Open Forge?

Open Forge is open time for blacksmiths to gather and work on projects together. Sharing the fire is a time honored tradition in the blacksmith community and at Artfire Michigan Sharing fire - Sharing wisdom is our motto

First timers are welcome to watch as visitors

Open Forge is not an instructional class
Youth need adult accompaniment

Open Forge

… is shop time

Open forge is shop time for Artfire students and the greater smithing community to gather and create together. It’s always an interesting time with multiple projects going on. Feeling uninspired? Come hangout and see what everyone is up to!
All levels are welcome to attend, we often have professional smiths and hobbyists alike.

Sharing fire - Sharing wisdom

Open Forge

Open Forge is inspiration pure and simple. Everyone bringing their own projects, asking questions and sharing their knowledge is a time honored tradition in the blacksmith community.
Open Forge is not an instructional class, there is no set instruction planned. The shop is open, those with prior experience are welcome to create and use tools they themselves may only dream to have one-day in their own shop. Hangout with like minded metal smiths, learn the coolest new tools and the beautiful old ones of yesteryear

Sharing fire - Sharing wisdom

…is inspiration

Open Forge

…is community

Open forge is a gathering of the local smithing community under one roof. Experts, hobbyists, enthusiasts, and the casual observer mingle to share and grow the craft of blacksmithing. Shared interests go a long way in creating art, community and shared space to practice the craft

Sharing fires - Sharing wisdom

Open Forge

…is tools

Open Forge opens the door on all the newest and greatest tools and the classic old beauties of yesteryear. Tools not everyone gets the chance to have in the their own shop. Tools like the power hammer and forging press can greatly open the possibilities of moving metal and the artistic spirit within the steel.


Sharing fires - Sharing wisdom

Artfire
Open Forge is every Thursday night 6-9pm