Who We Are

The Western Canadian Blacksmiths’ Guild is a society based in Northern Alberta dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of blacksmithing.

Our Community in Edmonton

The Founding Chapter of WCBG serves the Edmonton region and meets on the second Saturday of each month at the Leduc West Antique Society, located 6 km west of Leduc. Click here for directions.

Our Mission Statement

  1. to preserve the ancient skill of Blacksmithing as a trade, a craft, and an art form.
  2. to support the continuing evolution of modern blacksmithing as a trade, craft and art form.
  3. to foster interest in the products of blacksmithing.
  4. to provide opportunities for interested candidates to learn from the old masters while they are still able and willing to teach.
  5. to provide a method of exchange of information between those interested in Blacksmithing in Western Canada.

If you have any questions about our society or what we do, please contact us.