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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
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UID:5695-1792177200-1792184400@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Demo 4 Petal Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Meetings\, demos and open forge are open to the public. If you want to participate in open forge and try forging you will need to be wearing non-flammable clothing\, close toed shoes and safety glasses (provided). All participants must sign a waiver.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-22/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T154607Z
CREATED:20260911T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T154607Z
UID:6001-1790967600-1790974800@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Meetings and Open Forge are open to the public. If you want to participate in open forge you must sign a waiver\, wear non-flammable clothing and close toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-meeting-open-forge-4/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005510Z
CREATED:20260610T005510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T005510Z
UID:5692-1790794800-1790802000@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly Board Meeting. All BGOP Board meetings are open to members to attend. Meetings are held via Zoom.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T231346Z
CREATED:20260721T231346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T231346Z
UID:5830-1789808400-1789923600@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Class: Tongs Made Simply w/ Nicholas Kimball
DESCRIPTION:Tongs Made Simply – Only open to registered attendees \n(2 Day Class — Saturday\, Sept 19 – Sunday Sept. 20\, 9 am – 5 pm) \n Let’s get a grip! In our class\, we will be exploring some of the simplest ways to create your own set of tongs.These tools may be simple but they are absolutely integral to any blacksmith. Are you just getting started? Working with limited resources? Don’t have ready access to big fancy power tools and equipment? Then this is for you. Our tongs will be forged in a manner that can be done with the most modest of forging equipment. This class will be simple enough for beginners but open to all levels. Students should be prepared for a lot of hard work and hammering. \n\n$210 for BGOP Members\n$250 for current non-members (fee includes a 1-year BGOP membership)\n\nTo enroll\, email jeffrey.ayer@gmail.com
URL:https://bgop.org/event/class-tongs-made-simply-w-nicholas-kimball/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005333Z
CREATED:20260610T005333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T005333Z
UID:5690-1789758000-1789765200@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:BGOP Meeting and Open Forge. Meetings\, demos and open forge are open to the public. If you want to participate in open forge and try forging you will need to be wearing non-flammable clothing\, close toed shoes and safety glasses (provided). All participants must sign a waiver.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-21/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005242Z
CREATED:20260610T005242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T005242Z
UID:5687-1788548400-1788555600@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Demo Forging Owls with Jeff Ayers
DESCRIPTION:Join BGOP member Jeff Ayers as he demonstrates his technique for forging owls. \nMeetings\, demos and open forge are open to the public. If you want to participate in open forge and try forging you will need to be wearing non-flammable clothing\, close toed shoes and safety glasses (provided). All participants must sign a waiver.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/demo-forging-owls-with-jeff-ayers/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005042Z
CREATED:20260610T005042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T005042Z
UID:5685-1787338800-1787346000@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:BGOP Meeting and Open Forge. Meetings\, demos and open forge are open to the public. If you want to participate in open forge and try forging you will need to be wearing non-flammable clothing\, close toed shoes and safety glasses (provided). All participants must sign a waiver.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-20/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004934Z
CREATED:20260610T004934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T004934Z
UID:5682-1786129200-1786136400@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Demo - Forging Wizard Heads with George Anderton
DESCRIPTION:Join BGOP member George Anderton to see a demonstration on forging wizard heads. Demo starts at 7:00 pm followed by open forge. \nMeetings\, demos and open forge are open to the public. If you want to participate in open forge and try forging you will need to be wearing non-flammable clothing\, close toed shoes and safety glasses (provided). All participants must sign a waiver.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/demo-forging-wizard-heads-with-george-anderton/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004645Z
CREATED:20260610T004645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T004645Z
UID:5679-1785351600-1785358800@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meetings are held via Zoom and are open to all members.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T004518Z
CREATED:20260610T004518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T004518Z
UID:5675-1784314800-1784322000@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Annual BGOP Member's BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join other BGOP members as we celebrate another year of forging. Bring a dish to share.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/annual-bgop-members-bbq/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T005400Z
CREATED:20260129T005400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T005400Z
UID:5187-1783105200-1783112400@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/open-forge-3/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T005258Z
CREATED:20260129T005258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T005258Z
UID:5185-1781895600-1781902800@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Shop Meeting and Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/shop-meeting-and-open-forge-4/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T005152Z
CREATED:20260129T005152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T005152Z
UID:5182-1780686000-1780693200@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Demo Decorative Twists
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/demo-decorative-twists/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T003959Z
CREATED:20260129T003959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T003959Z
UID:5178-1778871600-1778878800@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Shop Meeting and Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/shop-meeting-and-open-forge-3/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T005054Z
CREATED:20260129T005054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T005054Z
UID:5180-1777662000-1777669200@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Demo Hooked on Smithing: All About Hooks
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/demo-hooked-on-smithing-all-about-hooks/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T003855Z
CREATED:20260129T003855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T003855Z
UID:5176-1776452400-1776459600@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Shop Meeting and Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/shop-meeting-and-open-forge-2/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T235959
DTSTAMP:20260125T142515Z
CREATED:20260125T142515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T142515Z
UID:5146-1775865600-1776038399@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP SPRING FLING
DESCRIPTION:Spring Fling Horr Save the Date 2026
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-spring-fling-3/
LOCATION:Frederick Co. Fairgrounds Clearbrook\, VA\, 250 Fairground Rd\, Clear Brook\, VA\, 22624\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T003632Z
CREATED:20260129T003632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T003632Z
UID:5172-1775242800-1775250000@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Safety Meeting and Spring Fling Prep
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/safety-meeting-and-spring-fling-prep/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T003744Z
CREATED:20260129T003744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T003744Z
UID:5174-1774033200-1774040400@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Shop Meeting and Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/shop-meeting-and-open-forge/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T003519Z
CREATED:20260129T003519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T003519Z
UID:5170-1772823600-1772830800@bgop.org
SUMMARY:How to Prep and Do Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Demonstration tips\, tricks\, setup and easy items to make while doing a demonstration.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/how-to-prep-and-do-demonstrations/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20251129T022633Z
CREATED:20251129T022633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T022633Z
UID:4832-1771614000-1771621200@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Demo: Small Shop Powder Coating
DESCRIPTION:Demo followed by Open forge. \nDemo is powder coating with the opportunity to try powder coating yourself.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-demo-small-shop-powder-coating/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20251129T022435Z
CREATED:20251129T022435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T022435Z
UID:4829-1770404400-1770411600@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Shop meeting followed by Open forge. Meetings\, demos and Open forge are open to the public. If you want to try forging you will need to sign a waiver and be dressed in natural fabrics and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-19/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T210104Z
CREATED:20251013T205846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T210104Z
UID:4555-1768590000-1768597200@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Shop meeting followed by Open Forge. If you want to participate in open Forge you must sign a waiver and please wear natural (non-flammable) clothing and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-18/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T210205Z
CREATED:20251013T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T210205Z
UID:4553-1767380400-1767387600@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Demo: Etching Steel
DESCRIPTION:Shop meeting after the demo\, followed by Open Forge. If you want to participate in Open Forge you must sign a waiver and please wear natural (non-flammable) clothing and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-demo-etching-steel/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T210136Z
CREATED:20250711T130354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T210136Z
UID:3830-1766170800-1766178000@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Shop meeting followed by Open Forge. If you want to participate in Open Forge you must sign a waiver and please wear natural (non-flammable) clothing and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-17/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T204834Z
CREATED:20251013T204834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T204834Z
UID:4544-1765648800-1765659600@bgop.org
SUMMARY:Annual Member's Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/annual-members-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Church of the Covenant\, 2666 Military Rd Arlington\, Church of the Covenant\, Alington\, VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T210238Z
CREATED:20251013T205645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T210238Z
UID:4551-1764961200-1764968400@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting and Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Shop meeting followed by Open Forge. If you want to participate in Open Forge you must sign a waiver and please wear natural (non-flammable) clothing and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-and-open-forge-2/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T235959
DTSTAMP:20250505T000050Z
CREATED:20250505T000050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T000050Z
UID:2714-1763769600-1763855999@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Demo Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital Arts and Crafts Show - Harrisonburg\, VA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-demo-sentara-rockingham-memorial-hospital-arts-and-crafts-show-harrisonburg-va/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20251106T192429Z
CREATED:20251121T120015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T192429Z
UID:3828-1763751600-1763758800@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Shop Meeting & Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Shop meeting followed by Open Forge. If you want to participate in Open Forge you must sign a waiver and please wear natural (non-flammable) clothing and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-shop-meeting-open-forge-16/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T205301Z
CREATED:20251013T205301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T205301Z
UID:4547-1762542000-1762549200@bgop.org
SUMMARY:BGOP Demo: Forging Holiday Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Join BGOP to learn techniques for forging holiday ornaments. \nShop meeting after followed by Open Forge. If you want to participate in open Forge you must sign a waiver and please wear natural (non-flammable) clothing and close-toed shoes.
URL:https://bgop.org/event/bgop-demo-forging-holiday-ornaments/
LOCATION:In the Forge at the Gulf Branch Nature Center\, 3608 North Military Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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