Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmith Calendar of Events

NOTE: If You wish to host a regional meeting in your region, please fill out the Regional Meeting Hosting Form and send the completed form to the Newsletter editor. All Regional Meetings are Free to Attend and are Always Open to Any Member or Guest
JANUARY 2025
4	Regional Meeting - OPEN
11	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn basic forge, hammer, and anvil safety along with texturing, twisting, and metal finishing techniques and you will be making a Make your own candle holder and a flint striker. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: Blue Leaf Forge Beginner Classes - Contact Email Blue Leaf Forge for more information. Cost is $60.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
11	South East Regional Meeting - OPEN
18	North East Regional Meeting - Gerald Brostek is hosting the NE meeting 9:00-???. Trade item is whatever you want to make. Lunch on your own but plenty of options nearby. Coffee & water provided. 237 Crabtree Road, Muskogee OK. (918)687-1927 or gerald.brostek@sbcglobal.net
22	Regional Meeting - OPEN
FEBRUARY 2025
1	Regional Meeting - OPEN
8	Regional Meeting - OPEN
15	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn to make your own Hand Forged Rose and Heart Pendant. Skills Learned: Basic forge safety, basic hammer control and striking, scrolling, Basic leafing work, temper coloring. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: Blue Leaf Forge Beginner Classes - Contact Email Blue Leaf Forge for more information. Cost is $50.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
15	Regional Meeting - OPEN
22	Regional Meeting - hosted by Tony Cable at his home and shop at 7533 N. MacArthur in Blanchard, OK 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A lunch of stew will be provided but bring a side dish or dessert to help out. The trade item is a hasp & keeper. Contact Tony at 405-306-5766
MARCH 2025
1	Regional Meeting - OPEN
8	Regional Meeting - OPEN
15	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn to make your own Fire Poker and leaf. Skills Learned: Basic forge safety; Basic hammer control and striking; Scrolling; Basic Leafing work; Twisting and tapering. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: Blue Leaf Forge Beginner Classes - Contact Email Blue Leaf Forge for more information. Cost is $50.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
15	Regional Meeting - OPEN
22	Regional Meeting - OPEN
29	5th Saturday - OPEN
APRIL 2025
5	Regional Meeting - OPEN
12	Regional Meeting - OPEN
12	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn to make Make your own towel ring and horse head bottle opener. Skills learned: Basic forge safey; basic hammer contol and striking scrolling; basic 2d sculture work; chiseling. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: Blue Leaf Forge Beginner Classes - Contact Email Blue Leaf Forge for more information. Cost is $50.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
19	Regional Meeting - OPEN
26	Regional Meeting - OPEN
MAY 2025
3	Regional Meeting - OPEN
10	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn to make Make your own Garden Spade, Stretch Sticks Game. Skills learned: Basic forge safey; basic hammer contol; scrolling; twisting and chiseling. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: Blue Leaf Forge Beginner Classes - Contact Email Blue Leaf Forge for more information. Cost is $60.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
10	Regional Meeting - OPEN
17	Regional Meeting - OPEN
30-June 1	Stirling Classic Scottish Festival - 1001 Garth Brooks Blvd. Yukon, OK. Friday 7pm - 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm. Contact Jeff Cohen (405) 650-7331. https://www.thestirlingclassicsf.com/
31	5th Saturday - OPEN
JUNE 2025
6,7,8	BEGINNING BLACKSMITH WORKSHOP - (Tentative Dates) Curtis & Samuel Herrmann are putting together a tire hammer workshop at their shop at 315 W. Roosevelt, Agra, Okla. It will be 3 solid days in the workshop. For more information please contact Curtis Herrmann (405) 351-0092. You must be a SCABA Memember to attend.
7	Regional Meeting - OPEN
14	SALTFORK ANNUAL PICNIC - 5908 East Tecumseh Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115 Contact: Ben Ostrander (918) 899-9278. Lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Please bring sides or deserts.
21	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn to make Make your own penannular brooch. Skills learned: Basic forge safey; basic hammer contol; scrolling; twisting and chiseling. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: Blue Leaf Forge Beginner Classes - Contact Email Blue Leaf Forge for more information. Cost is $60.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
28	North West Regional Meeting - will be held at Route 66 Museum in Elk City ,hosted by Don Garner , no trade item work shop working with super quench and quenching Oil to making tools. Lunch will be served , if you like bring a side dish. Contect Don for more information: NW Blacksmith meeting will be held at Route 66 Museum in Elk City on June 28th ,hosted by Don Garner , no trade item work shop working with super quench and quenching Oil to making tools. Lunch will be served , if you like bring a side dish. Contact: Don Garner 580-302-1845 for more information.
JULY 2025
5	Regional Meeting - OPEN
12	Beginner Blacksmithing Class - at Chestnut Forge 3510 Charleston Rd, Norman, OK 73069. Blue Leaf Forge and Chestnut Forge have you all set to learn to make Make your own wall-mounted plant hanger and Fredrick's Cross. Skills learned: basic hammer safety, basic hammer control and striking, scrolling, hammer texturing, basic chisel work. Class is from 9:30am - 5:30pm. Lunch break from 12:00-1:30, not provided but plenty of nearby options. A current SCABA membership is required for insurance purposes. Please bring eye and ear protection (can be provided for a small fee), closed toed shoes,and appropriately safe clothing (cotton, denim, or other natural materials that do not melt). You MUST register and pay via: "https://www.blueleafforge.com/classes/ - Contact Email BlueLeafForge@gmail.com for more information. Cost is $75.00. All proceeds go to materials, fuel and SCABA.
26	North West Regional Meeting - will be at the Elk City Museum 9:00-5:00. The trade item will be a fire poker and the host is Skyler Parker, 580-393-1215. FREE
AUGUST 2025

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