Whether the North Texas Blacksmith Association monthly meeting is held in Gaby’s Blacksmith Shop in Frisco’s historic rail district, Fort Worth’s Art Worth Festival or in a member’s home blacksmith shop, the mission remains the same which is to teach blacksmithing skills, NTXBA President Dan Richman said.

“We all really enjoy the craft. When you share something you really enjoy, that makes it more satisfying,” Richman said. “By teaching—you learn.”

The nonprofit organization was formed in the 1980s.

The setup

NTXBA meetings are held every second Saturday of the month. When held at Gaby’s Blacksmith Shop, which happens about four times a year, or at a member's home blacksmith shop, the meetings begin with a brief discussion regarding association business, followed by a demonstration a

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