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VCU Journalism Student, Bladesmith, Featured on Forged in FireA Virginia Commonwealth University journalism student who forges blades as a hobby appears on the History Channel's 'Forged in Fire,' VCU News reported.
Milwaukee's Zim Knives Opens Storefront With Forging ClassroomMilwaukee bladesmith Zim Knives has opened a new workshop with a retail storefront and a forging classroom, TMJ4 News reports.
One Oregon Initiative Teaches Inmates Trade Skills for ReentryOregon Public Broadcasting reports a state corrections initiative pairs inmates with job training, though program specifics remain undisclosed here.
3rd Bladesmith Profile in 6 Weeks Puts Emporia on the MapThe Emporia Gazette profiled a local bladesmith, the third such local-craft story HTT News has tracked since mid-September.
Geneva Hearing Officer Backs City in Blacksmith Shrink-Wrap CaseA municipal hearing officer sided with Geneva over a blacksmith shop's shrink-wrap covering, Shaw Local reports, with next steps still unclear.
Colorado Springs Bladesmith Wins History Channel's Forged in FireA Colorado Springs bladesmith won the title on History Channel's "Forged in Fire," FOX21 News Colorado reported this week.
150 Years On, Blacksmithing Resurfaces From Scotland to New YorkA New York Almanack report on Round Lake Forge joins other recent accounts of hand forging returning to towns that had let the trade go quiet.
Blacksmith Software, Sona Technologies Lease 26K SF on Fifth AvenueBlacksmith Software and Sona Technologies signed a 26,000-square-foot lease at Moinian's 245 Fifth Avenue, Commercial Observer reports.
What We Know About Cornwall, Vermont's 200-Year Blacksmith ShopA blacksmith shop in Cornwall, Vermont, standing more than 200 years is for sale, Vermont Public reports, with few details yet public.
Teesside — Blacksmiths Travel to Denmark to Forge Viking AnchorTeesside blacksmiths are traveling to Denmark to hand-forge a Viking-style anchor using traditional forge-welding techniques, the BBC reports.
What We Know About Design News' Robotic Welding Cells ReportDesign News reports small robots are now running automated welding cells, though key equipment and deployment details remain unconfirmed.
Knoxville Nonprofits Launch Welding Program for Mothers in RecoveryKnoxville nonprofits are teaching welding to mothers in addiction recovery, WBIR reports, though full program details remain limited.
Welding School Helps Young Adult Find Stable Career, VTDigger ReportsVTDigger reported that a welding program guided a young adult from casual curiosity toward steady employment in the trade.
Kotaku Reports L.A. Blacksmith Profits From Umamusume Show CancellationKotaku flagged an L.A. blacksmith benefiting after an Umamusume concert was canceled, but full details remain unconfirmed.
Pakistan — RFE/RL Report Follows Artist's Welding, Sculpture WorkRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty profiles a Pakistani metalworker balancing welding, painting and sculpture against the economics of making art.
Stone Farm Forge Combines Welding and Ornamental IronworkThe Anniston Star profiles Stone Farm Forge, a shop pairing welding, blacksmithing and ornamental ironwork in east Alabama.
Bowling Green Daily News Reports Local Bladesmith's TV CastingA Bowling Green bladesmith has been cast in a TV show, Bowling Green Daily News reported; key details remain unconfirmed.
What We Know About the Albuquerque Councilor's Bladesmith TV RunAn Albuquerque city councilor is competing on a bladesmith reality show, per KRQE, though key details remain unconfirmed.
Warrnambool Lawyer Finds Creative Outlet in BlacksmithingWarrnambool City Council reports a local lawyer has taken up blacksmithing, part of a wider renewed interest in the craft.
What We Know About The Crucible's Sudden Closure in OaklandOakland's Crucible arts school closed abruptly, per the San Francisco Chronicle, leaving students and working artists without a studio.