Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac Inc.

06/06/2026

BGOP Board member Chris Blazy demonstrating twists for our crowd from the Washington Woodworkers Guild. Had folks making keychains and hooks last night.

04/29/2026

BGOP demonstrators at Fort C. F. Smith this weekend!

04/11/2026

Today is the day! Glen Horr is demoing some amazing faces Spring Fling!

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Bringing someone new to blacksmithing to BGOP Spring Fling then have them follow the signs to our beginners class!

04/03/2026

Spring Fling is almost here! If you want to try out blacksmithing we have 4 (or more) sessions for beginners to make a project. Cost is included in the Spring Fling fee. Registration forms and info at www.bgop.org under our Spring Fling tab. Link in bio. Make a project and see some great demos! Sign me up!

04/02/2026

Join the Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac Inc. for their Annual Spring Fling Conference. Demonstrators are Glenn Horr from Highland Forge. Richard Sullivan from the Williamsburg Gun Shop will also be demonstrating the completion of a Brown Bess rifle.

There will be demonstrations, open forge, tailgating, vendors, iron-in-the-hat raffles, and more. Get more info at https://bgop.org/bgop-spring-fling/

02/22/2026

Powder coating demo on Friday at Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac Inc. at our Gulf Branch Nature Center forge. Marnie from Stone Heart Forge demoing how to do small scale powder coating. Thanks Greg Sarkisian for the pics!

01/25/2026

Finally got our venue confirmed so we are a go for BGOP SPRING FLING 2026 with Glenn Horr as our demonstrator and Richard Sullivan from the Williamsburg Gunsmith Shop putting the final touches on a Brown Bess rifle! Can't wait to see everyone and spend the weekend watching some awesome demonstrations. Go to www.bgop.org/springfling for info and registration details.

01/25/2026

Excited to have Glenn Horr of as our demonstrator for Spring Fling.

Glenn Horr has been creating hand-forged metalwork since 1977. In 1984, he moved to Berkeley Springs, WV, and established Highland Forge. www.glennsforge.com

His journey began in a high school shop class, where he discovered a fascination with metals and forging. Largely self-taught, Glenn has continued honing his craft through workshops and national blacksmithing conferences.

Using traditional techniques, Glenn forges both functional and decorative work in steel, copper, brass, bronze, and aluminum. He loves the paradox of metal—so rigid in one form, yet yielding gracefully to hammer and anvil when heated.

Known for his attention to detail and fine craftsmanship, Glenn has been commissioned for architectural projects, as well as marketing his work through juried craft shows and galleries. His creations range from fireplace tools and door hardware, to railings, gates, kitchen utensils, and even ecclesiastical work for churches.

For more than 20 years, Glenn has also shared his knowledge by teaching workshops at the Touchstone Center for Crafts and giving demonstrations at regional conferences.

Whether working with individuals, designers, or architects, Glenn continues to shape metal into pieces that combine beauty, function, and timeless craftsmanship

Go to www.bgop.org/Springfling for more info and to get the registration forms.