Upcoming Events

The follow are upcoming events where Roy Adams of Christ Centered Ironworks will be attending or teaching: 


************PAST 2023 EVENTS****************
*MARCH 10-12, 2023 CVBG HAMMER-IN in Chesterfield, VA
Roy will be demonstrating attaching acanthus leaves to ornamental scrolls at the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild 25th Anniversary Hammer-in held in Chesterfield, Virginia on March 10-12, 2023. More information at the Guild's Website . 

*MARCH 25, 2023- GUILLOTINE TOOL WORKSHOP in Goshen, Ohio
In this one day workshop led by Roy Adams of Christ Centered Ironworks, you will have your choice of making an a-frame or a c-frame guillotine tool to make and take home. We will work on making several tools for the shop to keep on hand as well. Roy will also discuss how to maximize the usefulness of a guillotine tool in your shop. Contact Jamie Gier at 419-209-2661 to sign up. More information at the Goshen Historical Society School of Blacksmithing Facebook page. 

​*APRIL 22, 2023 THE GATHERING in Hillsboro, Ohio
Roy will be attending "The Gathering" hammer in hosted by Barr Run Forge in Hillsboro, Ohio on Saturday April 22. You are invited to come and hang out, meet Roy, and participate in open forging. The event runs from April 21-23, 2023.  More information at the Barr Run Forge website. 

*APRIL 23, 2023- INTRODUCTION TO CHASING CLASS in Goshen, Ohio
In this one day class taught by Roy Adams of Christ Centered Ironworks, we will make our first few tools that are needed to get started into the world of chasing! These tools will allow you to do a variety of hot chasing and cold chasing. We will use these tools to make a small sample project.   Contact Jamie Gier at 419-209-2661 to sign up. More information at the Goshen Historical Society School of Blacksmithing Facebook page. 

*MAY 20, 2023- Maker Fair in Alpena, Michigan
Roy will be doing a blacksmithing demonstration and Jessica will be doing an enameling demonstration at the Maker Fair at the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library from 10am to 3pm. This is a public event, everyone is welcome!

*MAY 25, 2023- Artist Reception in Alpena, Michigan
Jessica is one of the exhibiting artists at the SummerView exhibit at Art in the Loft in Alpena, Michigan. Roy and Jessica will be at the Artist Reception from 6pm to 8pm for meet and greet. 

*JUNE 17, 2023- Enameled Jewelry Class in Harrisville, Michigan
Jessica will be teaching a class on making enameled necklaces at the Hollyhock Emporium in Harrisville. It will be on Saturday June 17 from 4-6pm. Students will have a chance to make their own enameled necklace using enamel and a hand torch. Jessica will demonstrate several techniques. No experience required. Call the Hollyhock Emporium at (989) 916-6500 to register.

*AUG 5, 2023- MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL Demonstration
Roy will be demonstrating, "Forging an Anchor" at the New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park on Saturday August 5 from 9am to 5pm at the Maritime Market (craft show). This event is located in Presque Isle, Michigan.  More information at the lighthouse website. 

​​*SEPT 22-24, 2023- QUADSTATE Conference in Troy, Ohio
Roy will be attending QuadState Blacksmithing Conference hosted by Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil in Troy, Ohio. This is the largest blacksmithing gathering in the United States. Roy will be there for meet and greet and also sales. You don't want to miss this event! More information at the SOFA website. 

*MAY 16-18, 2024 AACB Conference in Murfreesboro, TN
Roy will be demonstrating Baroque Style Elements at the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths on May 17th and 18 at the conference. There is more information at the AACB website. ​