Mississippi Forge Council

Mississippi Forge Council We are a non-profit, educational, organization dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional blacksmithing.
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We meet every 3rd Saturday at the MS Ag Museum - open to the public. We do offer blacksmithing classes & those posted here when available! The Mississippi Forge Council
is the Mississippi Organization of Blacksmiths. We are a non-profit, for education, organization dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional blacksmithing techniques as applied to decorative ironwork. Although our focus is pri

marily ironwork our interests include metal work of all kinds. We have members skilled in working with copper, brass, stainless steel, Damascus steel, mokume, repousse’, chasing, scrimshaw, and patina applications. We make tools, knives, colonial ironwork, fountains, sculptures, jewelry, you name it. As our members are interested we bring in the best teachers we can find and we pass this along to others that are interested. Join us as we preserve our history and our future.

05/24/2026
Green coal Class this Saturday last chance to sign up is this Friday sign up link below.
04/30/2026

Green coal Class this Saturday last chance to sign up is this Friday sign up link below.

Our Next Green Coal Class is scheduled for TBD. In this class we will teach you an introduction of using a coal forge, hammer control and demonstrate how to taper, scroll, and forge weld. These techniques will be used to make a fire poker that you will be able to take home.

Joe Foreman (aka Slo Mo Panda) is going to be demoing this May. What would y’all like to see him demonstrate?
04/29/2026

Joe Foreman (aka Slo Mo Panda) is going to be demoing this May. What would y’all like to see him demonstrate?

04/18/2026
Day 2!
04/18/2026

Day 2!

04/17/2026

We’re just days away from the 2026 MFC Conference!
Tomorrow, Saturday the 18th, will be dedicated to classes only at the Ag Museum. Then on Sunday the 19th, we kick off the full conference.
We hope to see you there!

Day 1 at the Ms. AG Museum
04/17/2026

Day 1 at the Ms. AG Museum

There are still 7 slots available for the Lilly Conference class on April 18, and 8 spots left for the trivet class on A...
04/06/2026

There are still 7 slots available for the Lilly Conference class on April 18, and 8 spots left for the trivet class on April 17.
Don’t wait—book your class while spots are still available!
https://www.msforgecouncil.com/mfc-web-store

🔥 Forge with the Best: Russell Colvin Workshop Series 🔥Join the Mississippi Forge Council at the MS Ag Museum: McIntosh ...
03/27/2026

🔥 Forge with the Best: Russell Colvin Workshop Series 🔥
Join the Mississippi Forge Council at the MS Ag Museum: McIntosh Blacksmith Shop for two incredible days of hands-on metalwork with Russell Colvin of Iron Mountain Flux. Whether you're looking for a functional project or an artistic challenge, we have a seat at the anvil for you!
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Class 1: Hand-Forged Iron Trivet
Master the fundamentals of functional art. In this session, you will learn essential blacksmithing techniques—including tapering, scrolling, and joinery—to create a beautiful, durable iron trivet for your home.
• 📅 Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 💰 Cost: $75
• 🥪 Lunch: On your own
• 👥 Class Size: Limited to 10 students
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Class 2: Iron Lily Bundle
Level up your skills with this artistic project. Russell will guide you through the intricate process of forging delicate, organic leaf shapes and lily blooms from solid iron, resulting in a stunning permanent bouquet.
• 📅 Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 💰 Cost: $150
• 🥪 Lunch: On your own
• 👥 Class Size: Limited to 10 students
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📍 Location & Requirements
• Location: McIntosh Blacksmith Shop, MS Ag Museum
• Attire: You MUST wear 100% cotton or wool clothing (no synthetics), long pants, and closed-toe leather boots
• Safety: Please bring your favorite EYE PROTECTION
🎟️ Register Now: https://www.msforgecouncil.com/mfc-web-store

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PO Box 320504
Flowood, MS
39232

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