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Maine Blacksmith's Guild

Custom Ironwork, Education and Preservation

Sam Smith crafting custom ironwork on the forge
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From Fire to Form: Custom ironwork, restoration and education.

Experience the timeless art of blacksmithing through traditional apprenticeships, explore our craft with destination blacksmithing services, and commission custom ironwork and restoration/preservation projects tailored to your vision. Join a community dedicated to preserving this ancient craft while bringing unique, handcrafted metalwork to life.

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Handcrafted Excellence in Every Piece

Our custom ironwork transforms raw metal into stunning, handcrafted pieces, each one a unique blend of artistry and durability. From intricate home accents to functional works of art, every item is forged with precision and care.

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What is the guild?

The Maine Blacksmith's Guild is a private organization that offers a variety of services and outreach to preserve blacksmithing in the state of Maine for generations to come. Using mainly 19th-century and earlier techniques, our work captures the spirit of a bygone era, one that encourages us to use our hands rather than machines. Keeping that in mind, the tools of our craft can still be used to push artistic boundaries and break new ground in execution, design, and style.

We maintain several shops across the state to provide services and educational opportunities in every region. We also host a traditional and guest apprenticeship program, allowing those with the will to learn a highly applicable and ancient trade. Traditional apprenticeships last four to five years, while guest apprenticeships can be shorter and require a more modest commitment. Apprentices who successfully complete their training will earn a certificate and may be assigned a shop by the Guild to work in.

Destination

Blacksmithing

Our Students & Clients Say

Sam smith working at the forge

Peter, MD

Amazing experience! Sam was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great insights. As the only person on the tour, I had the freedom to shape the experience to my interests. Highly engaging!

Blacksmith appretince doing custom ironwork

David, WA

Sam is a great host, happy to share his wealth of knowledge in this rare skill. He is patient and happy to respond to anything you may be, as basic as it may  be.

guest appreticeships

Lia, São Paulo

Amazing and unique experience. Sam has a lot of knowledge on the forge, he is didatic, friendly and funny. I reccommend the experience.

Contact  us

Southern Maine HQ:

Sokokis Forge

6 Old Alfred Road

E. Waterboro, ME

Mailing Address:

Box 3

Winn, ME

04495

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