Red Cod Forge in Nanoose hosting blacksmith demonstrations Dec. 6 and Dec. 7

The Red Cod Forge Gallery in Nanoose Bay will host an event the weekend of Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 that will feature demonstrations by four blacksmiths. The gallery show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, will support Nanoose Community Services, with 10 per cent of sales, according to owner and blacksmith Dave Kasprick. The event will feature three artists: Kasprick (blacksmithing and sculpture), Debra Kasprick (mixed metal art jewelry) and Kelly Corbett (realism painter). There will be blacksmithing demos on both days by four blacksmiths. The gallery will also be collecting warm items for Manna Homeless Society, such as toques, socks, gloves and foil emergency blankets. Anyone who makes a purchase or donates a warm item will be entered for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Red Cod Forge sculpture. “Help us help out our favourite local community projects during this season,” Kasprick said. Red Cod Forge Gallery is located at 2155 Spur Pl. in Nanoose Bay. RELATED: Nanoose Bay blacksmith crafts lifelike octopus sculpture [https://pqbnews.com/2025/01/30/nanoose-bay-blacksmith-crafts-lifelike-octopus-sculpture/]