Workshops

Rocky Mountain Smiths
Workshop / Demonstration / Conference Schedule

Educational opportunities and events for blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing.

Demonstrations / Workshops:

Member Cost $15.00 Non-member Cost $20.00

There is a materiel fee for workshops.

Day Date Type Instructor Topic Limit Location Brochure
Saturday 1/24/2026 Workshop James Makley and Stuart Shirley Bench Workshop No Limit Stuart Shirley's Shop Broomfield, CO Bench Workshop
Saturday, Sunday 2/7/2026 to 2/8/2026 Workshop Scott Kretschmer Flat Top Gothic Style Casket Box Limit 4 Scott Kretschmer's Shop Loveland CO Flat Top Gothic Style Casket Box
Saturday 3/21/2026 Demonstration Mark Petry Creative Flower Elements No Limit Mark Petry's Shop Denver CO Creative Floral Elements
April To Be Determined
Saturday 5/9/2026 Demonstration Otto Engle Three Lead Dividers and Double Calipers No Limit Otto Engle's Shop Berthoud CO
Saturday 5/30/2026 Demonstration Andy Morris Triskelion Trivet No Limit Andy Morris' Shop Woodland Park CO Triple Spiral
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6/24/2026 to 6/28/2026 Conference Lisa Geertsen and Gariel Craig RMS Conference No Limit Stuart's Shirley Shop Broomfield CO
Saturday 7/25/2026 Demonstration James Makely Leg Vice Repair No Limit James Makely's Shop Lillteton CO
Saturday 8/8/2026 Demonstration Steve Rollert Damascus & Rolling Mill No Limit John Asmussen’s Shop Loveland CO Damascus and Rolling Mill
Saturday 9/19/2026 Demonstration Evan Blackstock / Stuart Shirley Induction Forges No Limit Stuart's Shirley Shop Broomfield CO
Saturday 10/10/20206 Demonstration John Switzer ???? No Limit John Switzer's Shop Beulah CO
Saturday 11/7/2026 Demonstration John Asmussen ???? No Limit John Asmussen's Shop Loveland CO
Saturday 12/5/2026 Holiday Party Johan & Anne’s Have Fun No Limit Johan & Anne’s Shop Erie CO

RMS Members hard at work.

Workshop
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