9. Frühjahrs Ausstellung (DE) - 26 April 2025
Kulturwerkstatt am Olchinger Mühlbach, Hauptrstraße 68
Der Messerarbeitskreis Olching lädt ein zu seiner Frühjahrs-Ausstellung: 25 Messermacher aus Bayern stellen ihre neuesten Gebrauchs- und Sammlermesser vor; ausschließlich in hervorragender handwerklicher und künstlerischer Qualität gefertigte Unikate. Gezeigt wird auch das Schärfen der Messerklingen auf dem nassen Stein. Materialien zum Messer-Machen werden zum Verkauf angeboten. Während der Veranstaltung wird Kulinarisches im Rossstall serviert.
Marc Schauder
E-Mail: mak-olching@web.de
In Thiers, the capital of cutlery, the Coutellia knife exhibition attracts thousands of cutlers from all over the world every year who have mastered the art of knife making.
For an entire weekend, the artistic knives reflect the entire culture of their countries of origin and are of course also available for purchase at the exhibition.
In addition to artisans, Coutellia also offers industrial knife manufacturers the opportunity to exhibit and sell their knives.
The cutlers can take part in a competition with one of their handmade knives.
The program also includes a variety of animations, including a workshop on how to assemble a knife and blacksmith demonstrations.
The trip to France is definitely worth it!
Homepage:
https://www.coutellia.fr
30 Years Hephaistus Brudderschaft
Letzebuerg/7th International Blacksmith
Festival - Pettingen/Mersch, Luxemburg
Further information:
info@hephaistos.lu
IronNotes Ignites International Metal Art Collaboration
Officially launched in January 2025, At the Borders of Iron (IronNotes) is a European initiative that redefines the role of metal art in contemporary society. Coordinated by LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design and Fine Arts (Finland), the project brings together six organizations from five countries and is co-funded by the EU’s Creative Europe programme with a total budget of over €1 million.
Combining traditional blacksmithing, contemporary art, and ecological thinking, IronNotes: Metal Art Today event explores how iron and metal forging can be reimagined in today’s public art. The project connects professionals, educators, and artists from Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Norway, and Italy.
Online Participation Open to International Audiences
The project’s first public event, the IronNotes: Metal Art Today seminar, takes place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and is fully accessible online and free of charge. Held in English, the seminar offers a wide-ranging program exploring:
The role of metal in public art today
Traditional forging methods vs. digital and high-tech approaches
Sustainability and new practices in metal art and design
International attendees are encouraged to join remotely and engage with speakers from across Europe, including artists, educators, and sustainability experts.
Exhibition and Live Demonstrations in Finland
The project’s first curated exhibition opens on the same day in Lappeenranta, Finland, featuring works by students and artists across partner countries. On-site visitors can also experience live blacksmithing demonstrations on June 18.
Event registration link:
https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/ironnotesevent
More information about the event:
https://www.ironnotes.eu/events/lappeenranta-finland-16-18-6-2025/
Project Partners
IronNotes is a collaboration between:
LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design and Fine Arts (FI)
ME-talli Oy (FI)
University of Gothenburg (SE)
Estonian Academy of Arts (EE)
Oslo National Academy of the Arts (NO)
Associazione Autonoma per la Biennale d’Arte Fabbrile (IT)
Contact
Eija Mustonen
Development Specialist, LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts
+358 40 763 3690, eija.mustonen@lab.fi
Jenni Sokura
Lecturer, LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts
+358 40 195 7529, jenni.sokura@lab.fi
Antti Nieminen
Master Blacksmith, ME-talli Oy
+358 40 042 5949, antti.nieminen@vaskitsa.com
14. ročník Brtnických kovadlin se bude konat 2025 (CZ) - 20-22 Juni 2025
Location:
Brtnické kovadliny, z. s.
nám. Svobody 379
588 32 Brtnice
Further information:
http://www.brtnickekovadliny.cz/