Blacksmith Shop

At the blacksmith shop, blacksmiths sharpened plowshares, replaced horseshoes, repaired wheels and shaped iron into tools and replacement parts. Metal was heated in a forge, where bellows forced air through the fire to heat the iron. Tongs were used to hold each malleable, red hot item on the anvil while the blacksmith hammered it into the desired shape with his sledge. It was then plunged into a nearby tank of water to harden it.

Visit our blacksmith shop during special events to see our blacksmiths at work.

If you are interested in learning more about blacksmithing, you are invited to sign up for the WDM Introduction to Blacksmithing course in Saskatoon.