Reading Craft: Contemporary Blacksmithing for Beginners by Joy Fire

Craft in America Center
Los Angeles, California
February 28, 2026

Meet expert blacksmith, welder, and teacher Joy Fire at a book-signing event for her new how-to book Contemporary Blacksmithing for Beginners. In her book, she presents 18 accessible projects for beginners of every type, enabling readers to confidently forge their own path no matter their background, size, or skill level. The book also explains basic forging tools, proper safety practices, advice on ergonomics, and how to move metal effectively.