Flurries of sparks and intense heat don’t seem to faze the blacksmith apprentices of Lizama’s Forge. Each one looks calm as they focus on their tasks. Sean Lizama, the son of master blacksmith Frank ...

Blacksmithing is one of humanity’s oldest crafts, and it has shaped agricultural development for centuries. Long before modern machinery arrived, the blacksmith’s forge supplied the tools that made ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing, The Shop Huntsville is the place to be! On Thursday, May 29th, The Shop is offering a basic blacksmithing course, ...

Mark Johnstone Hopper has a simple job description. “I hit things with a hammer — for a reason.” Others fill out his resume. “I’m unbelievably impressed with his passion and craftsmanship. It’s the ...

Stepping into Andrew’s Welding and Blacksmith Shop on Agriculture Street in the 7th Ward is like stepping into a bygone era, when the work of shaping raw iron into tools, gates and hinges required ...

Spijk Selby often thinks about the lasting impact of the objects he’s making. “It’s a mystic craft. I’m thinking about how my great-grandkids are going to feel about this knife — will it sit in a ...