Beginners Class for February
2026-02-07 08:00 - 2026-02-08 16:00 (America/New_York)
Behind Unit 11 at 801 Butler Street, Chesapeake, VA 23323.
If there are at least three students, it will be a two-day class. From 8 AM thru 4 PM each day. Evening instruction is also available. Contact Scottie Seward for details.
Price $150
You must be a dues-paid member of the Guild. ($40)
You may pay your dues at the same time you sign up for class if you’re new.
To sign up for this class, please text Scottie Seward at (757) 759-0586 or e-mail him at ma1seward@HOTMAIL.COM
Projects are

S hook
Wall hook
Drive hook
Leaf
Gate Latch and staples
Note: If you have joined the Guild and are already a practiced smith, you may “challenge” the class by merely turning in five each of the projects without actually taking the class. Once a member has their Beginners Certificate, that allows them to take any of the more advanced classes.

Open Forge Night.
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 21:00
Behind Unit 11 at 801 Butler St. Chesapeake, VA 23323
Open Forge happens the second Wednesday of each month. 6 to 9 PM. Practice, learn, forge, work on projects. Don’t forget your safety glasses and steel to work on.

February General Meeting
2026-02-15 13:00 - 16:00
112 Delaware Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504. February 15th from 1Pm until 4PM
Our February meeting will be at Dianne DeBeixedon’s shop. There will be a demonstration of a rolling mill. Some food and drinks will be provided, and folks are encouraged to bring a side dish, snacks, or a dessert as well. We will have our usual Iron in the Hat raffle where donated items can be won. Tickets are $1 each or 11 for $10. Please bring an item to donate if you can. Forged items are preferred, but most anything will be fine, tools, accessories, etc. New folks are welcome. If you’re joining our Guild, dues are $40 per year. We hope to see you there.

Beginners Class for March
2026-03-07 08:00 - 2026-03-08 16:00

March General Meeting
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00
6641 Gloucester Street, Gloucester, VA 23061 (The Village Blacksmith)
Our March meeting will be at George Kramer’s shop, AKA The Village Blacksmith, in Gloucester. More details TBA. Some food and drink will be furnished, and members are encouraged to bring addition food items, snacks and desserts, etc. We’ll have our usual Iron in the Hat raffle (please bring something to donate, if you can). Tickets are $1 each or eleven tickets for $10. If you’re a first timer, you can join the Tidewater Blacksmiths Guild at the meeting. Dues are $40 per year. See you there.

Beginners Class for April
2026-04-04 08:00 - 2026-04-05 16:00
Behind Unit 11 at 801 Butler Street, Chesapeake, VA 23323.
If there are at least three students, it will be a two-day class on Saturday and Sunday. From 8 AM thru 4 PM each day. Evening instruction is also available. Contact Scottie Seward for details.
Price $150
You must be a dues-paid member of the Guild. ($40)
You may pay your dues at the same time you sign up for class if you’re new.
To sign up for this class, please text Scottie Seward at (757) 759-0586 or e-mail him at ma1seward@HOTMAIL.COM
Projects are

S hook
Wall hook
Drive hook
Leaf
Gate Latch and staples
Note: If you have joined the Guild and are already a practiced smith, you may “challenge” the class by merely turning in five each of the projects without actually taking the class. Once a member has their Beginners Certificate, that allows them to take any of the more advanced classes that the Guild offers.

April General Meeting
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
4521 Old Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Our April meeting will be at Cari Parrish’s place. Demonstration TBA. Drinks will be provided along with some food items. Covered dishes may be brought as well. We will have our usual Iron in the Hat raffle. Tickets are $1 or eleven for $10. Bring an item to donate to the raffle if you can. Most anything is acceptable, but we like items you made or tools. You can join the Guild at the meeting as well. Annual Dues are $40. See you there.

May General Meeting
2026-05-17 13:00 - 16:00
26315 Heritage Lane, Courtland, VA 23837
Our May meeting will be at the Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum, hosted By Travis Covingtonm. There will be a smithing demonstration (TBA). We will have our usual Iron in the Hat raffle. Tickets are $1 or eleven for $10. Bring an item to donate to the raffle if you can. Most anything is acceptable, but we like items you made or tools. You can join the Guild at the meeting as well. Annual Dues are $40. Some food and drinks will be provided. Covered dishes or a dessert/snack item may be brought by our guests. We hope to see you there.

Beginners Class for June
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00

Open Forge Night. (copy)
2026-06-10 18:00 - 21:00
2614 Village Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Open Forge happens the second Wednesday of each month. 6 to 9 PM. Practice, learn, forge, work on projects. Don’t forget your safety glasses and steel to work on.

Open Forge Night.
2026-06-10 18:00 - 21:00
