Students taking a June iron smelting class from the New Agrarian School in Bigfork pose for a class photo by a bloomery furnace. The class made iron from a variety of ores sourced in Montana and Utah. (Photo provided by Jefferey Funk)
December 1, 2024
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December 1, 2024 12:10 a.m.
Returning to the forge — New Agrarian School in Bigfork revives the ancient trade of the blacksmith
The New Agrarian School in Bigfork, a nonprofit, teaches the ancient craft of blacksmithing to a new generation of hobbyists, professionals, and instructors.