BAM, Blacksmiths Association of Missouri

Blacksmiths Association of Missouri

Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the blacksmithing art and craft.
Founded 11/4/1983.

Celebrating 36 years of BAM - Founded 11/4/1983

"Back in the early days of BAM everything was new to us. Our meetings were held in old garages and sheds, and we would huddle around the anvil as everyone took turns demonstrating his newest discovery. The members who knew how to forge weld seemed to posses some magical power that elluded the rest of us. They would smash together white hot steel as we watched in amazement. Like growing up, there was a newness about it all that could only happen once." - Jerry Hoffmann

The BAM meeting for March 28 has been canceled to comply with the order restricting the size of gatherings due to the Corona virus.

The State Fairgrounds has also canceled all events on the fairgrounds until May 10, effectively canceling our 2020 Ozark conference.

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***CANCELED***2020 Annual Ozark Conference

Mark your calendars now - April 30 - May 3, 2020

Allen Newberry, Steve Parker, and Roy Adams will be demonstrators.

There will be spouse programs, featuring Tami Bagley - stained glass window, and Mary Jo McCarty - basketmaking. There will also be beginning and intermediate classes offered. The intermediate class will be making an 18th century adjustable table lamp.

Click here for the conference flyer and registration form.

Learn the fundamentals of Blacksmithing from Bob Alexander.

Beginner and intermediate classes are being offered at Mueller Industries (via Craft Central), 12951 Maurer Industrial Dr. St. Louis, 63127

To see class listings or to register for classes, visit our website, craftstl.com

For more information call 314-842-0796 or email; Brendan@muellerstl.com