Events on WCBG

"Ore-igami" Bloomery Iron Melting Furnace Demo

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Guild is excited to host our first bloomery demonstration at the park! A bloomery is a small earth furnace where charcoal, fire and iron ore combine to create a “bloom” of iron metal. This ancient process produces real wrought iron, just as it was made before modern furnaces existed.

Join us to witness this fascinating piece of history in action and see how iron was crafted centuries ago. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the roots of blacksmithing!

Annual General Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our annual general meeting. The AGM will occur at one of the shop buildings on the LWAS site. We will discuss guild matters and vote on initiatives and policies. Afterwards we usually do some smithing.

Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival Demo

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Members of the guild will be demonstrating at the Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival in Edmonton.

The demo will be at 12:00pm-8:30pm Saturday, and 12:00pm-6:00PM Sunday.

LWAS Annual Exposition Event Day 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The largest LWAS event of the year, the Expo will feature concessions, a vintage tractor pull competition, animal interaction, face painting, music events, vintage vehicle parade, demonstrations, historic buildings and displays.

We will be attending to provide smithing demonstrations to the public.

LWAS Fall Harvest Show Day 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The LWAS fall harvest event features demonstrations, activities for kids and adults, historic buildings and displays, music and the provincial tractor pull championships.

We will be attending to provide smithing demonstrations to the public.

LWAS Fall Harvest Show Day 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The LWAS fall harvest event features demonstrations, activities for kids and adults, historic buildings and displays, music and the provincial tractor pull championships.

We will be attending to provide smithing demonstrations to the public.

LWAS Spring Fire Up Event Day 1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Western Canadian Blacksmithing Guild will be participating in LWAS’s 35th Anniversary event at the Alberta Heritage Exposition Park! This family-friendly event features a Vintage Tractor Pull, BBQ Competition, Swap Meet, historic displays, and more.

Our club will be hosting live blacksmithing demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday – a perfect chance to showcase your skills, inspire new enthusiasts, and connect with fellow members. We encourage all members to come out for the event.

LWAS Spring Fire Up Event Day 2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Western Canadian Blacksmithing Guild will be participating in LWAS’s 35th Anniversary event at the Alberta Heritage Exposition Park! This family-friendly event features a vintage tractor pull, BBQ competition, swap meet, historic displays, and more.

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. Bring your tools and lets make something!

Monthly Guild Meeting/40th Anniversary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

🔥 The Western Canadian Blacksmith’s Guild 40th Anniversary Celebration 🔥

Join us July 10–12 as we celebrate 40 years of blacksmithing, friendship, and craftsmanship!

🏕️ Camping on site (no hookups)

🔥 Campfires, camaraderie, and a weekend full of smithing activities

📅 Friday, July 10

• Informal meet and greet in the evening

• Camping on site

• Hot dogs and smokies around the campfire

• BYO food and drinks

📅 Saturday, July 11

Monthly Guild Meeting/Spring Cleaning

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Our monthy shop day. This month, we are doing our annual cleaning and organinizing of the shop.

Volunteer Expo Event

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This is a great opportunity to visit the park and to get a glimpse behind the scenes. Find out all about volunteering at Leduc West - whether you’re 8 or 80 there is a place for you! The Guild will be there and provide blacksmithing demonstrations during the event.