Iron Thistle Forge, Inc.

08/26/2026

What does a retired blacksmith do for fun? … make a “golden” goose weather vane.

08/27/2025

A few pictures of the last “official” project from the Iron Thistle Forge. Tony will still be around his shop working on personal projects, but this is his last commercial project. It’s been a good run… 28 years!

01/24/2025

Tony will be teaching Blacksmithing Fundamentals again this Summer at the New Agrarian School in Bigfork, MT. They offer a whole range of blacksmithing related classes. Check them out at their website:
Newagrarianschool.org

12/03/2024

Tony will returning this summer to teach a week long Blacksmithing Fundamentals class at the New Agrarian School.

The New Agrarian School in Bigfork, a nonprofit, teaches the ancient craft of blacksmithing to a new generation of hobbyists, professionals, and instructors.

02/27/2024

Hi All - Tony will be teaching two Blacksmithing Fundamentals classes this summer at the New Agrarian School in Bigfork, MT. Each session is 5 days (June 10-14, 2024 & July 29-Aug 2, 2024). If you've always wanted to learn about basic blacksmithing techniques this is the class for you. Visit www.newagrarianschool.org for more info.

02/16/2024

The Flathead Valley blacksmithing community lost a dear friend this week. When we came to the Flathead in the mid-90s and were new to the local blacksmithing community, Dan'l Moore was welcoming and friendly. His laid back style and enthusiasm for the craft made us feel at home. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts go out to his family and to all who Dan'l touched in their lives.

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas from the Iron Thistle Forge.

05/08/2022

Current railing job in progress.

12/09/2021

Cheech & Chong arrived to their new home in NC in time for Christmas!

11/27/2021

The turtles are ready to be shipped to their new home in North Carolina!