Need a  Public Blacksmith Demonstrator?

                  This page was designed to help you find one!
                                             
                                                       &

      To recognize ODBSA members who are fulfilling  one of our 
objectives "sharing what we know about this craft"!


The following Old Dominion Blacksmith Association members have done and are
doing demonstrations for the public (craft shows, tractor events, engine shows, horse
shows, historical sites, reenactments, schools, fairs, festivals, etc) in Virginia, West
Virginia and North Carolina. The majority of these Blacksmith Demonstrators live in
South Central Virginia. Some have portable forges and equipment to bring to your event.

If you contract with a Professional Blacksmith from this list, please note that most require a
fee for his/her knowledge and service to do your event.

Please contact them directly and not thought this Web Site. You may also contact any that do
custom orders if you want something hand-forged by an Artist Blacksmith from the Old
Dominion Blacksmith Association. 

***** If you do not have the time to contact the following demonstrators yourself, please let me know what you want and I will post the information on this Web Site under Current News to help you find one.  *******

Note: This is for those looking for a blacksmith to participate in their event. Most of the time these
Smiths do not make enough money from sale of their wares to cover their exenses to participate
in your event even though most all are offer free vendor participation. It's a lot of work to prepare for
these occasions like loading and unloading some heavy equipment. So why do they do it? There
are a variety of reasons like: showcase their skills, to help your cause, sell some hand-made items
and maybe get some orders, but mainly to teach the public something about this nearly extinct craft.
I have found, if advertised properly, a blacksmith demonstration at any event draws more people
and interest than any other craft. 
                                                                                                                          Bobby Floyd (Pres.ODBSA)


 
                                                              Twenty Four 
                Demonstrators from ODBSA:

                           
                                                 Lonesome Dove Forge
                                                 Ron Howard
                                                 P.O. Box 607
                                                 Collinsville, VA
                                                 276-647-8567
                                                 (No custom orders)

1. Ron did his first demonstation in Oct 09 at the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston Salem, NC. 

                                                                         
                                       Professional Blacksmith and VP of Education for ODBSA
                                               Clay Hill Forge www.clayhillforge.com
                                               Dale Morse
                                               Charlottesville, Virginia
                                               434-244-7833
                                                              Custom work (Yes)

     Dale is a full time Professional Master Blacksmith and he also teaches other Blacksmiths at
different well known Blacksmithing Schools. He also has his own Blacksmithing School called
The Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing ( http://vablacksmithing.org )

     1. Has demonstrated at different events for over 30 years and most recently demonstrated at
Booker T. Washington National Monument where he first started in 1976.



                                                          
                                                                White Squirrel Forge
                                                                    David Hinshaw
                                                                    1938 Blair Loop Rd
                                                    Danville, VA 24541
                                                    434-835-6030
                                                   (Custom Orders No)
  
 1. David will demo in Rocky Mount ,VA on Oct.3rh at the Farmer's Festival 
 2. Appomattox Farm Festival  on Sat. Oct 10th                                                       
 


                                                             
                                                            Peays's Blacksmithing
                                                   Michael Peay
                                                   Roanoke, VA
                                                   540-772-1491
                                                   Custom Orders: Yes

Michael is Journeyman Blacksmith that enjoys all aspects of this craft.

1. Michael was employed for two years as a Blacksmith for Exployer Park near Roanoke.
2. He has demonstrated to various other youth groups in the area. 
 

                                                      
                                                   Glen Bryant
                                                   Clifton Forge, Virginia
                                                   540-862-1558
                                                                    Custom Orders (Yes)