2026 NTxBA
Hammerfest Forging Classes

** 4 Texas Instructors *One National Instructor* 7 Classes **

with with Master Blacksmiths ...

Celeste Flores, Jeff Davidson, and Dan Richman

to be held Concurrently at Gaby's Blacksmith Shop -and- Jeff Davidson's shop

8680 Railroad Avenue, Frisco, TX 75034 -and- 5378 Wagon Trail, Ft. Worth, TX 76140

November 4th, 5th, and 6th 2026

---------- Wesnesday, November 6th Classes -----------
EACH Class has space for 10 students

Bob Valentine colonial style meat fork

Students will be challenged with a three-tine fork, forged from ¼ x ¾ mild steel. The fork adds some different transitions and the added challenge of forging three tines on the end. And lastly filing to finish the fork

Gordon Williams wine vine with grape leaves

---------- Thursday, November 7th Classes -----------
EACH Class has space for 10 students

Bob Valentine colonial style spatula

students will get an introduction on the setup and transitions and forging technique for a simple spatula using ¼ x ¾ mild steel. The process will include upsetting the bar to get enough material for the spatula end and forging a structurally sound and graceful transition for the long-tapered handle, then transitioning to a delicate hooked end for hanging. Lastly, filing techniques to finely finishing your spatula

Gordon Williams Arrow w/ Feathers

---------- Fridayday, November 8th Classes -----------
EACH Class has space for 10 students

Bob Valentine colonial style Ladle

students will learn techniques for creating a liquid poring scoop with handle.

Gordon Williams Animal Hooks

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