Florida Artist Blacksmith Association conference to be held in October

[Courtesy of Florida Artist Blacksmith Association]

The Florida Artist Blacksmith Association will hold its annual convention on Oct. 20-22 in Gainesville.

The conference will include over 22 classes taught by Florida blacksmiths, demonstrations, a gallery, auction and open forge at the Best Western Grand Hotel and Conference Center. The three renowned demonstrators will be Ellen Durkan, Matt Stagmer and Andrew Welton.

Tickets per day for nonmembers will cost $35 to explore the grounds, shop with vendors and use the forge. Nonmembers can also register for workshops and seminars for an additional cost. Those who wish to attend and only watch can buy tickets for $10; youth 12 and under will be admitted for free.

For more information, contact FABA Program Coordinator Erin Harlow at (904) 716-9196 or [email protected], or visit blacksmithing.org.