Introduction to Blacksssmithing
Workshop | Registration opens 5/12/2026 10:00 AM CDT
Snakes aren't scary. They're armless! Are you interested in blacksmithing? Do you like snakes? This is the class for you! Learn basic forging techniques while making an assortment of ssssnakey creations. Possibilities range from just snakes, to serpentine hardware, holders, tools, and adornments.
Sam Hibbs
Sam (Yellville, AR) started blacksmithing over 20 years ago wanting to make a sword, and got started by digging a hole in the backyard, filling it with charcoal, and borrowing his parents hairdryer to blow air into the fire. While he never made that sword, he has been making lots of snakes. He joined the Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas in 2012 and has been the resident blacksmith at the Ozark Folk Center State Park since 2018.