personal shops
Below is a list of individual shops that have signed on to the SIBs code of conduct and are committed to building a supportive, equitable, and inclusive community .
If you would like your shop to be on this list, just click the button to take a look at the code of conduct, and sign on!
Smithworks Iron & Design (shop) Tradeswork (nonprofit)
Decatur Georgia
Custom blacksmith shop run by Jason Smith (he/him). "His private works for home and commercial use are a varied assortment of functional structures that captivate any space...He is part craftsman and part artist and a complete master at his work. He also loves sharing his craft with his community. He regularly holds classes for all ages to introduce and train kids and adults in the ancient art.
Lydia Martin
Little Rock Arkansas
Lydia Martin (She/her) is a contemporary jeweler living, working, and teaching in Little Rock, AR. Her work, built upon the foundations of technical skill, is an exploration of material skill, surface, line, and movement. She currently heads the jewelry and metalsmithing program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Past Lives Metal Shop
Portland, Oregon
Past Lives is a 26,000 sq. ft. makerspace providing members 24/7/365 secure access to a wood shop, metal shop with blacksmithing, welding fabrication, and metal casting; textiles studio with screen printing, auto-embroidery and leather working; stained glass studio, tech hub with CNC and 3D printing; dark room for film and photography, and more!
Nate Weiss Metalsmith LLC
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Nate Weiss (he/him/his) "is a seasoned professional metalsmith with a broad range of experience - from architectural ironwork to goldsmithing...[his] aim is to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces that are intended to be used, cherished, and handed down."
Arcburn Furniture
Reading, Pennsylvania
The personal work of Sophie Glenn (she/her) "Sophie is a metalworker and furniture maker currently based in Reading, PA. She makes classic furniture designs recreated out of steel to give voice to women in both the woodworking and metal fields, and she utilizes steel in the making of her work to explicitly expand upon the materials that are considered to be part of the fine furniture making field."
DeWall’s Forge LLC
Big Rapids Michigan
DeWall's Forge is a multi faceted company which seeks to advance fine craftsmanship and art. From blacksmithing to woodworking, leather-craft, painting, woodburning, pottery and beyond, DeWall's Forge creates customized projects, restores old pieces, and makes beautiful works of art.
Forged by Thor
New Gloucester, Maine, USA
The personal shop of Tony Stanley (he/him). "...I enjoy creating useful everyday items. Whether it’s a coat hook, fire poker, or plant hanger, I’m creating something that’s functional...For me, knowing what I make has a purpose and will be used every day gives me a sense of pride."
Strata
Portland Maine
"We are a sharpening service and culinary knife and kitchenware shop in Portland, Maine. In our shop you'll find a handpicked selection of our favorite culinary knives from around the world. With a focus on sourcing quality steels produced on a small scale, we carry knives for all skill levels and budgets. We also work with craftspeople all over the world to feature the highest quality kitchen tools and accessories we can find."
Selena Glass and Metal
Burnsville North Carolina
"Deana and Chuck have been working together for over 38 years and we cannot think of making work without the other’s involvement...Deana started her full time stained glass studio practice in 1978, Chuck joined her in 1984 and over the years we have melded into one...our current body of work has added outdoor sculpture, gates, and small scale sculpture. Our vision is to make work for ourselves and clients that reflect the wonder and joy we find in the everyday."
Downing Arts
Topsham Maine
"Nicholas K. Downing (he/him/his) is a full-time blacksmith and jeweler...He makes everything from simple wall hooks and bottle openers to kitchen utensils, fine wood working tools, knives, and decorative work like hardware, gates and sculpture." (not currently available for lessons, classes or in-person meetings)