Mysteries at Autumn Leaves

WHAT ARE THESE?

come by and see me this weekend at the 

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour

and find out...

(see my earlier blog post)

Blacksmith Business Available ?

Iron Art for the Home & Garden

An Established, High End, Working Ironwork Shop is For Sale

 

            Health issues have forced early retirement and the resulting sale of

Forge Ahead Ornamental Iron in Guelph, ON. This is an excellent opportunity for one or more Smiths to step into a successful shop with an exceptional reputation for quality workmanship and customer service.

There are a couple of options for selling the company and we are open to discussion regarding;

1.  An ‘Under New Owner / Management’ scenario -  involving;

-       the ‘option’ of assuming the Forge Ahead name and website,

-       all equipment and inventory,

-       promotional material / data base,

-       training in quoting, contracts and progress draws,

-       training in equipment use (if required)

-       introduction to current suppliers and,

-       Existing Clientele.

2. Close the doors and sell everything off.

Serious Inquiries only to: Forge Ahead Ornamental Iron

                             Contact: Jim or Lynn Barton

Website: www.forgeahead.ca

   Phone: 519-829-3994

     Email: forgeahead@bellnet.ca

92 Ferguson St. Guelph, ON Canada N1E 2Y6        Ph: 519-829-3993     Fax: 519-829-3994

                                                        Email: forgeahead@bellnet.ca    Website: www.forgeahead.ca 

I have seen the operation at Forge Ahead, and at least briefly met Jim and Lynn. 

This is certainly a very unexpected and unfortunate turn for them both - as a couple they were active, focused, and in my observation, both skilled and well organized. 

Their current operational site is fairly large, and would require a good volume of business to support - with the work (and costs) that this implies. The shop is located in a rented facility in the NE corner of Guelph.

This may represent a good opportunity  for an already established and skilled working blacksmith to 'move up' to a larger operation...

          

Autum Leaves Studio Tour - THIS WEEKEND

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the Tour web site

Night & Day web site

 Getting to Night & Day

NEW - Fall course lineup...

Moving into NOVEMBER - I have added a number of new programs:

Intermediate Blacksmithing 
November 9 & 10

This two day program covers forge welding, 3-D punching, additional decorative techniques. Detailed Information on / registration for this course can be found HERE 

Basics of Casting Metals 
November 16 & 17

This two day program will introduce the student to casting PEWTER in SOAPSTONE and BRONZE in SAND.
 Detailed Information on / registration for this course can be found HERE

Introduction to Blacksmithing 
 November 22 - 24

ONE space remains!

Introduction to Blacksmithing 
November 29, 30, December 1

TWO spaces remain!

Detailed Information on / registration for these courses can be found HERE

NOW BOOKING -  Interested students should contact me �