Maybe a little early for Halloween, or maybe not. Iron work is not just about knives, sometimes a delicate touch is required and making jewelry is appreciated, even if it can be a little dark. If time permits, we may make some other types of jewelry. This one day class starts with a healthy dose […]

This one day class starts with a healthy dose of blacksmithing safety and then progresses into hammer control exercises where you make several nails and then a hook. You will learn drawing out, hot punching, hardening, quenching, tapers, bending and finishing. Lunch is included in the class price. For any class you must wear natural […]

Making the tools for your toolbox. This class supports the ABANA level 1 curriculum. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). Long sleeve natural fabric shirt is recommended as bare arms can get stung by scale on occasion. Other required safety […]

The Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach (ADSO) invites artists and art lovers alike to celebrate the Birds of a Feather Gallery Show featuring artwork inspired by birds of all kinds—from backyard favorites and coastal wildlife to imaginative and artistic interpretations. Opening Reception & Battle of the Brushes Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00 […]

Meeting of local blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing. We will set up starting at 9am, expect a demonstration on forging using Journeyman standards to start around 9:30am. Events runs until we get to cold, to hot, to dark, or to tired. Dress appropriately - solid closed toed shoes (no crocks), cotton or other natural […]

Try your hand at forging a Viking era bracelet in steel, and if there is time in copper. We offer different classes every week and try to rotate between houseware, hardware, tools and weapons. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). […]

Wine & Fries is a lively, social fundraising event that supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. Guests can enjoy tastings from a wide variety of wines, along with local beers and non-alcoholic beverages. The evening features crowd-favorite hand-passed McDonald’s fries, live entertainment, and both silent and live auctions. Attendees will also sample heavy […]

Part of our series on making hardware for a Viking era chest. Forge welding is often referred to as "the black art" of Blacksmithing, but you can learn how to join iron/steel consistently in this ADVANCED class. In this class will teach you how to forge weld while making three chain links using scarf welds. […]

The annual Artist Show at the Shalimar Administration Building starts September 2nd. the deadline for entering, filling out the entry form is August 15,2026. Visit the new Facebook page "Okaloosa Public Arts- New Page". Registration is there along with payment which can be completed through PayPal. Drop off is September 2nd from 10an-1pm. Reception and […]

On Saturday, September 19, The Pyramid Players will take the stage at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, 107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, to present Disney's "Aladdin Jr". Doors open at 5:30 pm CDT with a Pyramid-Wide Art Show & Silent Auction/Raffles. Curtain is at 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served. General Admission $10. […]