Everyone must pre-register

An accurate headcount is necessary to plan for food and toilets. Late registration fee of $30 if not registered by Monday, September 26th. Online registration opens August 22nd.

Pre-registration

Online: Register Now

Mail: Send check payable to CBA and contact info (and include names of all who will attend) to

CBA Secretary Herb Upham
PO Box 9488
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-9488

Questions? Call (707) 823-1251 or secretary@calsmith.org

Cost

CBA Members: $90 before 9/26, $120 after
Family Members: $60 before 9/26, $90 after

You must be a CBA member to attend. One can join the CBA upon registering for Oktoberfest.

CBA Annual Dues
$55 for individual memberships
$65 for business and family memberships

Program

• Friday
  • Pass the Hat lunch
  • Dinner and evening slideshow presentation
  • Open forges until midnight
• Saturday
  • Gallery, tailgating, and demonstrations all day
  • Open forge between scheduled workshops
  • In the evening: Auction, Iron in the Hat and Fritz’s homemade ice cream

Setup

Arrive on Friday. Come early to unload and to get a good camping or tailgating site. It’s recommended to arrive before dark, it’s very difficult to find in the dark and fog.

For nearby markets, try Guerneville or Sebastopol (SE 35 miles) or Gualala (N 25 miles).

More about Daniel Miller

Daniel is a blacksmith/metal sculptor who makes his living practicing an ancient craft.

Daniel grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and has been working in the world of metal for more than thirty years. He is one of the most respected members of his craft, and well known among the smithing community. His work has appeared at the American Craft Museum in NY, and in gallery exhibitions around the world. He is one of only a handful of Americans to be featured in “Hephaestus” the annual German publication which celebrates the work of the world’s finest practicing blacksmiths. Daniel’s work has also been featured on countless covers of “The Anvil’s Ring” the official publication of the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America.

All of Daniel’s work is commissioned and one of a kind. His favorite medium is bronze, but he also works in mild steel, wrought iron, brass, copper, silver, and other materials as the work requires. He operates a one man shop, occasionally working with his friend and fellow Smith, Andy Britten. He considers his most consequential work to be “functional art” or “functional sculpture.” His tables, lamps, railings, fireplace tools are often infused with meaning and symbolism.