Stories

When I started forging and fabricating professionally, in 2006, the first person I worked for was a woman, Carla Hall (@chmetaldesign). I knew next to nothing, and she patiently tolerated my arrogance and mistakes as I struggled my way through. I was a mess in ways, but I worked hard and I learned. Her work … Continue reading Ceremonia

THE BIPOLAR BLACKSMITH – TOP TIPS I am writing this bipolar blog about me, the artist blacksmith, very tongue in cheek.  Bipolar is a very serious illness but I wanted to keep this light hearted with some humour.  With that in mind I am writing as though it is one of my blacksmith top tip blogs… just in case there are some other Bipolar … Continue reading Bex Simon

Check out this video of a SIBs friend and organizer sharing her story! https://videopress.com/v/koQgP1qe?posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Finclusiveblacksmiths.files.wordpress.com%2F2021%2F01%2Fyoutubecover.png&preloadContent=metadata

My name is Jami (she/her), and I’m a trans artist blacksmith in rural northern Michigan. Besides ironwork, my resume is a diverse constellation of experiences in traditionally male-dominated spaces. I’ve worked as a carpenter, web designer, programmer, wildland firefighter, landscaper, farmer, chef, and more. I cherish the time I’ve spent dipping my toes into these … Continue reading Jami

Hello Internet World, my name is Anne Bujold and I have been doing metal work in various capacities since 2004. I started my journey in the Metalsmithing Department at Oregon College of Art and Craft, which focused mostly on jewelry and non-ferrous work. In 2006 I received scholarships to attend my first blacksmithing classes, at … Continue reading Anne Bujold

Hi, my name is Lisa Geertsen. I’ve been a blacksmith since 1999 and been doing metal sculpture since 1994. I got my BFA in sculpture from WVU in 1997 and almost didn’t even try metalwork. You see, I was scared to death of the flames and the sparks, but a friend urged me to “just … Continue reading Lisa Geertsen

My name is Vess...& this is my beginning.  I've always had a desire to create & as a child dreamed of being a blacksmith. In my mid 30's I discovered welding, it became my passion, but I never forgot my dream.  My partner & I did the big sea change a couple of years ago. … Continue reading Vess