California Blacksmith Association
CBA is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating smiths and preserving the art and craft of blacksmithing.
Started in 1977, by a group of 17 California blacksmiths, CBA has developed into a thriving group of over 650 blacksmiths and enthusiasts. We are a diverse group of men and women whose common interest is a passion for metal. Our non-profit, volunteer organization is dedicated to keeping the tradition, art and craft of blacksmithing alive.
CBA welcomes anyone interested in blacksmithing, from beginners to professionals. Be sure to join us so you can enjoy the people, events and resources that make the CBA a valuable organization.
CBA Instructor Zoom 2/19/25 "Can this Ha'Penny Scroll Be Saved?"
Caitlin Morris-CBA Instructor Zoom
CBA Level II & Level III Grille: Tenons on flat bar
CBA Level II Skills: Scrolls !!!
CBA Level II Skills: Scrolls! by Beth Holmberg Feb 18 2021
CBA Level II Skills: C- and S- Scrolls to Measure
CBA Level II Skills: Scrolling Wrench and Tongs
Level II Grille Tutorials: Session 3 - CBA January 19, 2023
Let's Talk Design with Jake James January 19, 2023
LET'S TALK DESIGN WITH JOHN BARRON -Session1 February 2, 2023
Gate latch weld vrn
Level 1 Gate Latch-Gimlet
Marioano Garabato Christmas Instructor Demo
Let's Talk Design-John Barron-Weaverville Sign-Part 2
CBA Level 1 Gate Latch-Tenoned Staple
Level 1 Gate Latch-Hook & Staple
Level-2 Grille: Drawing Transfer to sheet steel
Forging a pair of scrolling tongs from flat stock
Punching and Drifting - CBA Level II curriculum
Forged Kitchen Utensils with Francis Leidinger
CBA Bear Head Presentation: Forging the Tooling part 1
CBA Bear Head Presentation: Forging the Tooling part 2
CBA Bear Head Presentation: Forging the Tooling part 3
CBA Bear Head Presentation: Forging the Tooling part 4
CBA Bear's Head presentation #3 Forging the Bear's Head with Mark Aspery
CBA Bear's Head presentation #2 Forging the Bear's Head with Mark Aspery
CBA Level III Grille: S5 Frame assembly with Frank Annighofer
CBA Level III Grille: S5 Forging the frame With Frank Annighofer
CBA Bear's Head presentation #1 Forging the Bear's Head with Mark Aspery