Welcome to the California Blacksmith Association's new website.
Inside you will find pictures from our past events and information on how to join us
and how to attend our up coming events.
We feature photos of our member's work and articles where they reveal the secrets of the craft.
You can catch up on the latest blacksmithing news, browse the CBA library or tune in to a podcast
interview of prominent blacksmiths from California and beyond.
Meet our new president
Thank you for visiting the California Blacksmith Association website. My name is Laura Parker and I am the CBA president. I am a full time-tenured Prof. of Art at American River College where I teach introductory blacksmithing, metal fabrication, sculpture, and drawing and I am a practicing artist-blacksmith. Our focus at CBA is education. Our membership includes professional smiths as well as “week-enders”. What we all have in common is our passion for metal.
I was asked to submit a few photos of my own current work for your review. If you are in Sacramento in the month of June I will be showing new works at Pamela Skinner/Gwenna Howard Gallery in downtown Sacramento. As you make your way through the members gallery on this site I believe the first thing you will notice is the variety. It’s one of the elements that make our conferences and workshops so amazing. Given the same set of circumstances we all arrive at a different conclusion artistically. Please take a moment to browse.
Sincerely,
Laura “Rusty” Parker
CBA president
Check it out
Use Google maps street view to visit the great ironwork of the world, or add links to your work. Find out how in the forum.
Remember, this is your website and it depends on you to contribute
See the CBA website FAQ for details on how to get your work shown and your articles published on the website. CBA Website FAQ
