ARTHURDALE, W.Va. (WV News) — Arthurdale Heritage is offering locals a chance to step into history on Nov. 1, when its historic forge once again comes alive with the clang of hammers and the glow of hot metal during a hands-on metalworking workshop.

Led by Helvetia-based blacksmith and artist Tim “Beard” Hibbs, the workshop will guide participants through the fundamentals of metalworking as they craft a wall sconce inspired by an original Mountaineer Craftsman Cooperative Association design created in the same forge nearly a century ago.

“We’re really excited to have Tim back,” said Mary Linscheid, Appalachian Programs coordinator for Arthurdale Heritage. “He taught a blacksmithing class here in April, and this one builds on that—focusing on sheet metal work and new techniques. People wi

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