Demo – Tucson – Brandy Fenton Memorial Park

Hammer-In
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Sculpture Tucson barn, Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, Tucson, AZ

Jose “Pep” Gomez was scheduled to do our May demonstration, but circumstances forced Mr Gomez to cancel .

So we’re going to have a hammer-in for attendees to make tools. Make tools for yourself and for the AABA education trailer. The AABA education trailer needs tools such as bolt tongs, box-jaw tongs, scrolling tongs, guillotines, and bending forks. Make multiple sets and take one set home for yourself!

But you don’t have to make tools yourself. If you don’t feel you’re up to making your own tools yet, this will be a great opportunity to watch and learn as other blacksmiths make tools.

Steel will be provided and there will be several forges and anvils. Bring your favorite hammers and tongs if you have them.

• Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and tool making starts at 8:00 AM.
• Registration fee: $25 for members, $40 for non-members,
• Tailgating is encouraged.
• Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat.
NOTE: No folded tickets. Any folded tickets that are drawn will be thrown away.
• Bring examples of your work 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 nearby.
• Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
• Donations – tools for the trailer or money – accepted.

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 fordonation 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.

Directions
To Sculpture Tucson, Tucson, AZ
• I-10 to the Prince Rd. exit
• East on Prince to Campbell Ave.
• North (left) on Campbell to River Rd.
• East (right) on River. Drive through several curves to the light at River and Alvernon (about 1.8 mi.).
• Turn right and enter Brandi Fenton Memorial Park.
• Turn right almost immediately at the Sculpture Tucson sign.

As always, safety glasses are required in the demonstration area. Hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, and long clothes of natural fibers are
recommended.