may
18may9:00 am4:00 pmDemo - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge - Paul Dief
Event Details
Demonstrator:Paul Dief Demonstration: Saturday May 18 Desert Rat Forge Along with the basic, anvil, hammer & tongs Dief will be demonstrating cool stuff that can be done with a 110 pound power hammer,
Event Details
Demonstrator:Paul Dief
Demonstration: Saturday May 18
Desert Rat Forge
Along with the basic, anvil, hammer & tongs Dief will be demonstrating cool stuff that can be done with a 110 pound power hammer, fly press, treadle hammer, 16 ton hydraulic press, plasma cutter and whatever else is lying around his shop.
What: Twisted leaf hook, 4in jingle bell, mushroom sculpture, tensegrity sculpture, electrical etching and who knows what else will happen.
Tailgaters: Call Dief at 602-509-1543 if you want to bring stuff for sale. He will make arrangements for you to drive right up to the shop.
Hang out after the demo – part 1.
If there is interest Dief will keep the forges going after the demo so you can try what you saw or mess around with the machines.
Hang out after the demo – part 2.
Bring something to throw on the grill. We can hang out and watch for wildlife.
Dief got hooked on blacksmithing a couple decades ago when he saw Gordon Williams forging a rattlesnake from a farrier’s rasp at an art show in Cave Creek. He joined AABA and started helping Hap Daniels demonstrate for school groups at Saguaro Ranch. His hot metal addiction has continued to grow every since.
Directions:
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek
From the 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd and School House Rd head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd. Turn right. After a mile+ the road becomes gravel. Stay on the main gravel road for a mile. Turn right when you get to the two buffalo sculptures. Park by the shipping containers. We will shuttle you to the shop or you can walk the 1500 ft along the single lane road. It the shuttle isn’t there give us a holler on the radio under the umbrella.
Event details:
* Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.
* Registration fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members,
* Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
* Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat.
NOTE: No folded tickets. Any folded tickets that are drawn will be thrown away.
* Bring things for Show-and-Tell. Don’t forget to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
* Lunch is on your own. There are several good restaurants in Cave Creek.
Remember Iron in the Hat
Thanks to all of you who have participated in Iron in the Hat. By purchasing tickets and donating items,
you help support AABA events and projects. Items for donation can be a tool, piece of art, something you
made specifically for iron in the hat, something you don’t need in your shop, a great book, a t-shirt, a hat …
something an AABA member would enjoy.
Safety glasses are always required in the demonstration area.
Hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, and long clothes of natural fibers are recommended.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
june
01jun9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
16jun6:00 pm10:00 pmIron Rhino Forge Potluck
Event Details
Bring a dish to share. Blacksmithing demo starts at 6pm for an hour or so. More details at https://ironrhinoforge.as.me/communitypotluck
Event Details
Bring a dish to share. Blacksmithing demo starts at 6pm for an hour or so. More details at https://ironrhinoforge.as.me/communitypotluck
Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
july
06jul9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
20jul9:00 am4:00 pmDemo - Flagstaff - Brian Hughes
Event Details
Demonstrator:Brian Hughes Demonstration: Saturday, July 20 Workshop: Sunday, July 21 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ * Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM. * Registration fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members *
Event Details
Demonstrator:Brian Hughes
Demonstration: Saturday, July 20
Workshop: Sunday, July 21
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
* Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.
* Registration fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
* Lunch is on your own. There are several good eating spots nearby.
* Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
* Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat and Show-and-Tell. Be sure to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
Directions to the NAU Sculpture Studio, Flagstaff, AZ
* North on I-17
* Exit to McConnell Dr (First exit north of I-40)
* Turn right on McConnell Dr.
* Turn right on Pine Knoll Dr
* Turn right into Parking Lot for Facility Services
* The Sculpture Studio is building 84
Remember Iron in the Hat
Thanks to all of you who have participated in Iron in the Hat. By purchasing tickets and donating items, you help support AABA events
and projects. Items for donation can be a tool, donating items, you help support AABA events and projects. Items for donation can be a tool,
a piece of art, something you made specifically for iron in the hat, something you don’t need in your shop, a great book, a t-shirt, a hat …
something an AABA member would enjoy.
Safety glasses are always required in the demonstration area.
Hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, and long clothes of natural fibers are recommended.
Also, observe the safety requirements of our host, the NAU Sculpture Studio. People need to wear good leather shoes that cover their feet. No Sandals! Also, people need to wear long cotton pants with no holes in them, long sleeve cotton shirts, something to cover their head, and something
to tie back their hair if they have long hair.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
NAU Sculpture Studio
august
03aug9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
september
07sep9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
21sep9:00 am4:00 pmDemo - Dead Horse State Park - Cottonwood - Steve Miller
Event Details
Demonstrator: Steve Miller Demonstration: Saturday, September 21 Workshop: Sunday, September 22 Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood, AZ * Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM. * Registration fee: $15 for members,
Event Details
Demonstrator: Steve Miller
Demonstration: Saturday, September 21
Workshop: Sunday, September 22
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Cottonwood, AZ
* Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.
* Registration fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
* Dead Horse Ranch State Park has a $7.00 entrance fee that gets you a pass for the entire day. Tell the people at the gate that you are with AABA and they should give you a free pass for the day. If not, AABA will reimburse you.
* Lunch is on your own. There are several good eating spots in Cottonwood.
* Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
* Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat and Show-and-Tell.
Be sure to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
* There are a few camping spots and cabins at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Call Richard Rozinski at 602-803-7255 to check on current availability.
* The George Witzke workshop on Sunday is $100. This workshop will give students hands-on experience with the techniques that George demonstrates on Saturday. The workshop project demands that students possess established hammer control. All materials and equipment will be provided. Bring your own safety gear. Contact Richard Rozinski at 602-803-7255 or rrozinski@me.com to register.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
october
05oct9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
november
02nov9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
16nov9:00 am4:00 pmDemo - Phoenix - Grizzly Iron - Roger LaBrash
Event Details
Demonstrator: Roger LaBrash Demonstration: Saturday, November 16 Workshop: Sunday, November 17 Grizzly Iron 1329 W. Lincoln St. Phoenix, AZ * Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM. * Registration fee: $15 for members,
Event Details
Demonstrator: Roger LaBrash
Demonstration: Saturday, November 16
Workshop: Sunday, November 17
Grizzly Iron
1329 W. Lincoln St.
Phoenix, AZ
* Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.
* Registration fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
* Lunch is on your own. There are several good eating spots in Cottonwood.
* Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
* Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat and Show-and-Tell. Be sure to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
Remember Iron in the Hat
Thanks to all of you who have participated in Iron in the Hat. By purchasing tickets and donating items, you help
support AABA events and projects. Items for donation can be a tool, piece of art, something you made specifically
for iron in the hat, something you don’t need in your shop, a great book, a t-shirt, a hat … something an AABA member
would enjoy.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Grizzly Iron
1329 W Lincoln St, Phoenix, AZ
december
07dec9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
january
04jan9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
february
01feb9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
march
01mar9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
april
05apr9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Forge - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ