Balcones Forge Membership
Join us!
Balcones Forge, an ABANA affiliate, is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is education in the area of blacksmithing. Membership entitles the adult family members to the following:
the opportunity to increase your knowledge of blacksmithing and related topics through participation in monthly meetings, special workshops and demonstrations.
attendance to all Balcones Forge special events and functions at the reduced member rate.
General Guidelines for Balcones Forge Members
to Receive Forging Instruction
1. Anyone using a forge at the meeting/event must wear proper safety clothing to include flame resistant pants and shirts, close-toed shoes (preferably leather), and safety glasses.
2. You must have a current, paid Balcones Forge Membership.
3. All minors must have a parent or guardian with them and present at all times at the meeting/event.
4. You must be at least 12 years old to participate in forging instruction and must have a parent or guardian with you at the forge.
5. You must be signed in on the Meeting/Event Sign-in Sheet.
6. You must follow the instructor’s directions at all times.
7. If multiple members would like to forge at the meeting/event, they must sign in on the Forge Use Sign-in Sheet and will be given a time slot. Guardians and minors must both sign this form as well.
8. No, we are not making a sword!
9. No, we are not making a knife or any other weapon!
10. Don’t forget to have fun and learn!
Annual dues are $25 for entire family
Click below for a form.
Membership Form
Bring your completed form to the next meeting or send to:
Balcones Forge
c/o Rudy Billings
PO Box 14
Dime Box, Texas 77853
Please make checks payable to "Balcones Forge."