CVBG is an affiliate group of ABANA (the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America).

The Guild serves Richmond, Petersburg, Williamsburg, Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.

CVBG encourages and facilitates the establishment of training programs for aspiring smiths; to disseminate information about sources of material and equipment; to expose the art of blacksmithing to the public; to serve as a center of information about blacksmithing for architects, interior designers, other interested groups and the general public.

CVBG holds monthly meetings where anyone interested in blacksmithing may attend.

Please join us!


Last Update is April 7, 2013  New 2013 CVBG Calendars available - see sample here

C O N T A C T S / For Board Members - Click HERE

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