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We are a free, open to the public, group, dedicated to to learning, teaching, and promoting the art of Blacksmithing.
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09/17/2026

September 27th meeting will be at Aggressive Metalworks

1485 Grovenors corners road
Central Bridge NY 12035

12 noon to 4:00. There will be several forging stations set up for all the hands on forging action you can handle. Bring a project, start a new one. Waivers may be required to signed to forge

09/01/2026

Thank you Bryan Salisbury for a fantastically informative discussion. I certainly learned a lot, and look forward to applying this knowledge to future events.

08/21/2026

Anyone interested in hanging out at the forge with Adam Coonradt labor Day weekend at the schadichoke fair? That’s right boys and girls! Adam has offered the opportunity to anyone interested to contact him, and come forge! 518-365-9599 to join the fun!

08/18/2026

Mark your calendars boys and girls! August 30th at the Normanskill farm, 12 noon to 4pm. Our next CDBA meeting will feature the one and only Bryan Salisbury discussing ways to be a successful blacksmith. I can only imagine the wisdom he will bestow upon us! This is going to be special, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn from an experienced smith!

07/27/2026

Thank you Steve Wayne from Heather’s Heart Forge for a double demo this month. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot. Our next meeting will be August 30th. And we currently have no one lined up for our demonstration. If anyone would be interested, or willing, by all means let me know!

07/22/2026

Join us on Sunday July 26th at 12 noon Normanskill farm, for Steve Wayne demonstrating some techniques for making animal heads. Anyone who has ever seen a Steve Wayne demo, you know you won’t want to miss it! We will also be ringing the anvil in Jim’s honor, and anyone who would like to say a few words about Jim, or share a story will be welcomed.

07/19/2026

https://www.applebeefuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-moran

Here is the link to the full obituary for Jim.

07/16/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Jim Moran. Jim was the founder of the CDBA, and dedicated decades of service to teaching young and up and coming blacksmiths, as well as experienced pros. There are few members that haven’t been taught or touched by Jim. He died today at St. Peter’s Hospital. Details aren’t yet released by the family, but will be posted as I get them. Any information on services will be posted as well. After the demonstration at the meeting on the 26th there will be an anvil ringing ceremony in Jim’s honor, and anyone who would like to share any words, stories, or experiences about Jim will be welcomed.

07/15/2026

Ok boys and girls, this weekend looks like a fun one! Come to Cooperstown and visit Robert wayman, Eric Radliff, Kyle Heffron, Paul Crosby, and perhaps more CDBA members. Have some great food, watch a performance, and who knows what other surprises Doug Marcaida has up his sleeve. Hope to see you all there!

06/07/2026

For those of you not going to the Renaissance Festival this weekend!

Address

Normanskill Farm
Albany, NY

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15187637296

Website

http://Www.cdblacksmiths.org/

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