Casa del Herrero’s “House of the Blacksmith” founder, George Fox Steedman, passed away in 1940 and his iconic blacksmith workshop became a time capsule ever since. This spring, the House of the Blacksmith will forge again.
APRIL 6, 2024 | 1:00-4:00 PM (SATURDAY)Casa del Herrero is proud to partner with Santa Barbara Forge for a one-of-a-kind blacksmith event on Saturday, April 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
This event will include an open bar and a rustic farm-to-table style BBQ, cooked on George Steedman's very own hand-forged grill.
Only 75 tickets are being sold for this exclusive event.
Upon arrival, guests can take a walk through George Fox Steedman's historic blacksmith workshop and get a behind-the-scenes look into the 100-year-old space. This is a rare opportunity to get a more in-depth explanation of Steedman's tools, craftsmanship style, and vision when he designed and created his metalwork projects.
While tours of the workshop continue throughout the afternoon, live blacksmith demonstrations will take place outside in the courtyard. Blacksmiths from Santa Barbara Forge will recreate iconic Steedman pieces and embellishments found throughout the estate, with finished items being sold in a silent auction at the end of the event. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Casa del Herrero.
During the workshop tour and blacksmithing demonstration, you will have the chance to ask metalworkers and museum docents any questions you may have.
We will also have a small exhibition featuring photos, original Steedman metalwork journal drawings, rarely-seen family heirlooms, and museum artifacts on display. The Steedman Silver Book (authored by Robert Sweeney with photography by Matt Walla and a foreword by the late George Steedman Bass) will also be available for purchase inside the Casa's new visitor shop.
Abbreviated tours of the main house will also be available, as always.
Tickets:
General Admission | $200 per person
Rose Sponsor: | $600: includes two (2) tickets, recognition at the event, one (1) copy of The Steedman Silver book, and a custom metal rose created by Santa Barbara Forge. The metal rose combines George and Carrie Steedman’s passions, metal work and gardening, into one keepsake for you to take home.
Dragon Sponsor: | $1,500: includes four (4) tickets, recognition at the event, two (2) copies of The Steedman Silver Book, one (1) copy of the 100th Anniversary Casa del Herrero Table Book, and a custom metal dragon created by Santa Barbara Forge. The dragons were one of George’s favorite little embellishments which can be found throughout the Casa on docent-led tours!
Parking:
All event parking will be held at El Montecito Presbyterian Church located at 1455 E. Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Shuttles will take guests to and from the Casa.
*This event is outdoors and weather permitting — all sales are final.
ABOUT Santa barbara FORGEIn full operation since 2005, Santa Barbara Forge has established itself as one of the most sought-after and respected metal fabrication production houses on the California coast. They do extensive work in the Santa Barbara/Montecito community as well as Beverly Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Francisco, Truckee, and many others.
Santa Barbara Forge creates heirloom-quality custom metalwork that stands the test of time and inspires a return to excellence in craftsmanship. Their 4,500 square foot shop on Gutierrez Street in Santa Barbara is filled to the brim with every kind of tool and machine imaginable - lathes, drill presses, band saws, and more. They specialize in projects of any size, from small residential projects to large-scale architectural elements, from custom fabrications to sensitive and historical renovations. They can also design and manufacture fully-customizable hardware for your kitchen, office, bedroom or institution, so that a consistent vein of design runs through your entire space.