Upcoming Events

 

July 26, 2025 Athens Forge Meeting 

Ron Nichols from Tennessee will be demonstrating starting at 9:00 a.m. with assistance from Tom Padgett, also of Tennessee.  The demonstration will be a simple spade hook but with the addition a couple of beveled scrolls.  Ron will discuss how to control movement of mass, figuring material lengths, and other interesting procedures.

 

2025 AFC Conference at Tannehill State Historic Park, September 5-7, 2025.
In addition to the featured demonstrators,John Perilloux of Louisiana, and Doc Schertz of Illinois there will be green coal beginner classes and family programs; Iron Art Auction; Show and Tell displays; Iron-In-The-Hat Drawings; Tool Box Drawing.
Musicians bring instruments for evening jam sessions and Tailgate Sales in designated areas.

Justin Cooley of the Southwest Alabama Forge Group will demonstrate on Sunday morning.

Green Coal classes will be taught by members of the Alabama Knifemaker's guild