Bob and Shirley Young - Ancaster
We are south of Hwy 403 between Hamilton and Brantford. It is easiest to take the "Copetown" cut-off from the 403 and follow the "Grand River Dinner Cruises" signs as the "Boat Farm" is a couple of kilometres past our place.
From the cut-off follow Trinity Rd for approximately 8km even when the name changes to Sawmill Rd at a sharp curve and then Brant Rd 22 is about 2km further - the next road to the right. We are about 1km on the right."

Saturday February 12th

at Waldie’s Blacksmith Shop
16 James Street, Milton, ON
Mike Currie, who frequently makes objects for reenactors, will be demonstrating
how to make a Neck Knife. Lunch will be provided for a nominal fee. Members are
asked to please be please be punctual.
Take the 401 to exit 320, going south on Martin St. Turn right onto Main St, and
then right onto James St.

Saturday March 12th:

Mick Smith’s Shop, Fergus
This meeting will be making more things for CanIron, and teaching anyone
interested in how to work as a striker. We will need volunteer strikers for
CanIron, and it’s best to learn how before you start swinging the hammer. If you
can bring your own sledge hammer, it would be appreciated.
Take the 401 to exit 295 and head north on Highway 6 (Hanlon Pkwy) through
Guelph. Highway 6 takes a right at Woodlawn Rd W, and then a left at Woolwich
St, and then on to Fergus. In Fergus, follow the 6 through town, which follows
Tower, then Bridge, then David St over the river. Once out of Fergus, follow the
6 and turn right on to Sideroad 10. Take the 10 until it curves onto Jones
baseline, but take a sharp right after the curve to go SOUTH on Jones Baseline.
Mick’s place is on the right, second house before the swamp.

SUNDAY April 10th

Newman Forge and Pattern
180 Princess St. Hamilton
Please Note this is Sunday not Saturday.
John will be demonstrating making some heavy industrial chisels and a 40-50 lb
stake anvil. He will also do a short talk on foundry patterns and
patternmaking. Safety glasses and hearing protection are mandatory as this will
be heavy loud forging. Parking is minimal so please carpool if possible.
Please check website closer to meeting date for notes on allowable parking
areas.
From the 403, take exit 73 for York Boulevard (Country road 2), and go south
through Hamilton.. Turn left at James St. N, then right at Barton St. E. Go down
Barton St. E for about 2.5km, then turn left at Sherman Ave N, and take the
third right onto Princess St. The shop is at the end of the street.

I have spoken to most of my neighbours and have permission to park in front of most of the businesses on the street. The exceptions are Intersteam, Laminated Countertops, and the business right beside them. These three businesses are often in Sundays so please do not park in front of them. Parking across from the shop is fine. I have spoken to the city and they have what is called a "non enforcement" in place for the south side of the street which is normally no parking. As long as they don't get complaints they will not ticket cars parked in this normally non parking area.

Saturday May 14th

Sparks Will Fly Forge
402 Reach Street, Scugog, ON.
SE corner of Lakeridge Road and Reach Street, look for red roofs.
From North West follow Hwy. #9 (Davis Drive) east until it ends at Lakeridge
Road. Turn right and follow to Reach Street second set of lights. Turn left on
Reach and it’s the first driveway on right. From West follow Hwy. #401 or #407
to Brock Road exit in Pickering. Turn left on Brock Road and follow until
Goodwood Road at Coppins Corners (about 20 min. from 401). Turn right on
Goodwood and follow to first set of lights Lakeridge Road. Turn left and follow
to first set of lights Reach Street. Turn right on Reach and its quick first
driveway on right.
From East follow Hwy. #401 to Salem Road exit in Ajax. Turn right and follow for
about 5min. to Rossland Road. Turn right on Rossland and follow to Lakeridge
Road (second set of lights). Turn left on Lakeridge Road and follow for 20
min. to Reach Street. Turn right on Reach and quick right into driveway.
Parking at the forge is limited so excess parking on Lakeridge Road shoulder or
Reach Street will be necessary. Please be careful crossing either road, it’s
very busy at times.

June 18th, Waterloo Region Museum
(Formerly Doon Heritage Crossroads)
10 Huron Road, Kitchener.

We will be having a forge-in at the Doon Heritage Village living history site at
the Waterloo Region Museum. Members are invited to bring their portable forges
to set up on the village site across from the blacksmiths shop. The site opens
at 9:30, and demonstrators are asked to arrive early to setup. Parking for
demonstrators will be available behind the village blacksmith shop. Lunch will
be available for purchase at the museum.
The museum is 3 km north of Highway 401 at Interchange 275, on Homer Watson
Boulevard; or 5.7 km south of the Homer Watson Boulevard Exit on Highway 7/8.
Directional signs are located on both Highway 401 and Highway 7/8. Follow the
blue and white "M" (for Museum) signs along Homer Watson Boulevard.

The museum's website is: http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/

Map (via Mapquest)

Canadian National Blacksmith's Conference comes to Ontario in 2011
CanIRON 8
Thursday July 28 to Sunday July 31, 2011
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Fergus, Ontario

The Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association is pleased to announce it will be hosting CanIRON 8, the Canadian National Blacksmith's Conference. From July 28 to July 31 this summer, blacksmiths from across Canada and the United States will be gathering at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus Ontario. Eight featured demonstrators are coming from England, Canada and the USA to illustrate techniques and conduct hands on workshops. Elements of the event will be free for the public to view. These include special demonstrations, a metalwork Gallery where you can meet the artists, an auction Saturday evening, and watching our (often entertaining) forging competition on Sunday afternoon.
CanIRON is a biannual event which moves west to east across the country. Last held in Ontario in 2003, CanIRON 8 follows the successful event at Ness Creek Sask. in 2009. This year's theme is 'Forging Friendships', and to that end an event is planned with as much interaction between our featured demonstrators and the members as possible. A special focus for CanIRON 8 will be the use of all hand powered work, the use of strikers with sledges rather than modern mechanical equipments. Aspects of design will be an important component, with demonstrators chosen for their proven ability to effectively communicate.

Our featured demonstrators are:
Paul Allen - England
Sandra Dunn - Ontario
Jesus Hernadez - Alabama
Mike McCarthy - New York
Jake Powning - New Brunswick
Mark Puigmarti - Ontario
Brian Russell - England
Kelly Smyth - Pennsylvania

As well as physical demonstrations, conference members will take part in hands on workshops, lectures, panel sessions, open forge sessions, tail gate sales - and ample opportunities to 'Forge Friendships'. The Ontario Artisan Blacksmith Association draws its members from both professional and hobby level metalworkers. The organization traces its roots back to the late 1970's when it formed as a chapter club under the larger Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. Our goal is to both preserve the traditional skills of the blacksmith and promote forged iron and steel as an artistic medium. It never really was about horseshoes! For more Information:
web site : www.ontarioblacksmiths.ca/CANIRON8/
blog : http://caniron8.blogspot.com/
e-mail : caniron@warehamforge.ca

Event: Pioneer Corn Roast

Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011
Time of Event: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Check-in: 9:00 am – 9:45 am.
The Village entrance gates near the Milburn House on the west side of the Village will be open until 9:45 a.m. for members to come in with their trucks and forges.
Set-up: OABA blacksmiths set up their portable forges around our Blacksmith Shop at the back of the Village. Members arrive and have their forges set up and their vehicles parked before we open to the public at 10:00 am. (Please note: For safety reasons, as well as to preserve the authenticity of the Village we cannot have modern vehicles operating in the Village once the doors are open to the public).
Parking : In the past OABA Members have parked their vehicles in the area behind the Ayotte Cabin at the back of the Village. However, this year the 49th Regiment of Foot Reenactors will be in that area demonstrating musketry and cannon fire. We ask therefore that the participating blacksmiths unload their vehicles at the Blacksmith Shop area then move their vehicles to the front parking lot area before the Village opens at 10:00 am. Vehicles may enter the Village again after 4:00 pm to load up forges and depart.
Other Details: Demonstrating Blacksmiths and their families receive complimentary admission. Please let the OABA President or alternate point person know you are here and who your guests are. They will be compiling a list of demonstrators and their guests for us. Demonstrating Blacksmiths will also receive a refreshment ticket for a complimentary light lunch that will be served between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm out of the Visitor Centre Staff Kitchen.

For more info on Lang, go to their website at: www.langpioneervillage.ca
For directions, see Google Maps:

Saturday October 15th:

Fergus Forge
This meeting will be our Annual General Meeting, so if you’re thinking of running for an executive position for next year, you won’t want to miss out.
Take the 401 to exit 295 and head north on Highway 6 (Hanlon Pkwy) through Guelph. Highway 6 takes a right at Woodlawn Rd W, and then a left at Woolwich St, and then on to Fergus. In Fergus, follow the 6 through town, which follows Tower, then Bridge, then David St over the river. Once out of Fergus, follow the 6 and turn right on to Side road 10. Take the 10 until it curves onto Jones baseline, but take a sharp right after the curve to go SOUTH on Jones Baseline. Mick’s place is on the right, second house before the swamp.

Safety Glasses are Mandatory whenever you are in the demonstration area.

NO EXCEPTIONS