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To Preserve and Promote the Art and Craft of Blacksmithing Through Education.

Welcome to HABAIRON.ORG, the website of the Houston Area Blacksmith's Association, the Internet resource of choice for the blacksmith in and around Houston, Texas. We have the technology!

March 18, 2006

BIG FIRE, BIG HAMMERS...


HABA and HMAG
at HCCC
in Houston


Blacksmithing is an industrial art and craft that has roots in the beginning of civilization when mankind stepped up his technology from rocks and sticks to metallic hunting tools and weapons. The next thing he/she made was jewelry, and some may say this came first. From there the art and skill blossomed and remains a core element of our lives today, with large and small scale applications.

Our March 18 meeting was one of two joint meetings with the Houston Metal Arts Guild (HMAG) of Houston. HMAG is the HABA equivalent for jewelers. HABA hosted the first meeting at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. The purpose of this meeting is to give the jewelers an opportunity to experience our craft. HABA brought four forges, materials, tools, and coaches to work with HMAG members at the forge and anvil.

Later in the year, August perhaps, HMAG will reciprocate and invite HABA members to experience their craft. This meeting may take place at the Glassell School of Art. Those of us who take advantage of this opportunity will soon understand that the process is the same. Only the metal and size of the work really changes.

HABA Members Dave Koenig, Lawrence Chambers, Richard Boswell, and Les Cook brought 3 gas forges and 1 coal forge for the day. They were joined by Membership Chair Ed Malmgren and several new members for a most pleasant day with an enthusiastic group of attendees.

All of the participants were welcomed at the forges as HABA Members for the Day and made hooks, leaves and tools. Several became full time HABA Members and vowed to attend more of our regular monthly meetings. These are photos of some of the work completed.

Our meeting page from our great art show in 2004 at HCCC is still available at COME FEEL The HEAT .

When & Where :

Saturday, March 18 :

The schedule looks like this for Saturday morning:

  • 8:00 am : Sign in and setup
  • 8:30 am : HABA Meeting and Announcements
  • 9:00 am : Begin Demo
  • 12 pm : Break for Lunch
  • 1 pm : Continue Workshop
  • 5 pm : Conclude


Where :

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

Directions

Located in the Museum District, 2 blocks south of Hwy. 59
  • From Hwy 59 South: Take the Main Street Exit. Right on Main, right on Rosedale (at TSO). Parking is on your right on Travis.
  • From Hwy 59 North: Take the Fannin Street exit, Right on Southmore Boulevard, right Main Street, left on Rosedale (at TSO). Parking is on your right on Travis.
  • From Hwy 288: Take the Southmore Boulevard exit. West on Southmore Boulevard to Main Street, right on Main Street, left on Rosedale (at TSO). Parking is on your right on Travis.
  • From Hwy 45: Take Hwy 45 to Hwy 288 South. Exit Southmore Boulevard. West on Southmore Boulevard to Main Street, right on Main Street, left on Rosedale (at TSO). Parking is on your right on Travis.


For those of you who are interested in learning more about making jewelry, more information may be found at these sites :


What to Bring

Bring safety glasses with side shields. This is a requirement!

Bring your forges and tools. A number of forges will be available.

Plan to bring a lunch or eat at a local restaurant.

Bring a chair to sit in.

You do not have to be a member to attend our meetings! Bring a Guest!

Bring your Membership Dues if you want to work at a forge and are not a current Member !

Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.



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