THE FORGE

Shear Department Manager

• Managing iron art since 2017.

• Born in Escalon, California and raised in Fox, Arkansas.

• Rick holds a bachelor's in human performance and fitness training.

• When he’s not in the forge, Rick enjoys collecting knives and edged weaponry.

Blacksmith

• Creating iron art since 1993.

• Born and raised in Newport, Arkansas.

• Dennis’s mom was an artist, and his dad was a musician. He’s been featured in several newspapers for blacksmithing.

• When he’s not in the forge, Dennis enjoys reading his Bible, praying, etching glass, wood burning and arrow head hunting.

Blacksmith

• Creating iron art since 1995.

• Born and raised in Mountain View, Arkansas.

• Chris is a fourth generation blacksmith. He’s hoping his son will make the fifth!

• When he’s not in the forge, Chris enjoys playing guitar, fishing for white bass, and mushroom hunting with this daughter.

Blacksmith, Wood Carver & Finish Artisan

• Creating iron art since 1989.

• Born in Alabama, but grew up all over the world in a military family.

• Daniel’s great grandfather was also a blacksmith.

• When he’s not in the forge, Daniel enjoys photography, making knives, and spending time with his family.

Research & Development

• Creating iron art since 2017.

• Born and raised in Clinton, Iowa.

• Mark has a fascination with hand tools and built his entire cabin with no electricity.

• When he’s not in the forge, Mark enjoys Rat Rods, Harleys, fishing, art, and spending time with his family.

Blacksmith

• Creating iron art since 2012.

• Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Dominic’s curls are all natural.

• When he’s not in the forge, Dominic enjoys the outdoors and a good joke.

Blacksmith

• Creating iron art since 2013.

• Born and raised in Mountain View, Arkansas.

• Jerry is a third generation blacksmith and the oldest smith at Urban Forge--over 60 and still swinging!

• When he’s not in the forge, Jerry enjoys carpentry, 4-wheeling, and spending time with his wife, his boys, and his grandkids.

Blacksmith

• Creating iron art since 1992.

• Born and raised in Southern California.

• Sean never thought he’d be a blacksmith!

• When he’s not in the forge, Sean enjoys spending time with his family, art forging, 4-wheeling, and guns.

Blacksmith

• Creating iron art since 2018.

• Born in Orange, Texas and raised in Central Arkansas.

• Ash spent several years as a fitter/welder and inspector for AFCO Steel.

• When he’s not in the forge, Ash enjoys concerts, music festivals, traveling, camping, and anything outdoors.

Packaging, Finishing, Wiring

• Finishing iron art since 1992.

• Born in Batesville, Arkansas and raised in Fifty-Six, Arkansas.

• Sue is lovingly referred to as Mama Sue in the forge, and her favorite food is fried chicken.

• When she’s not in the forge, Sue enjoys spending time with her family, quilting, gardening, and embroidery.

Painter, Finisher

• Finishing iron art since 2017.

• Born and raised in Mountain View, Arkansas.

• Brant is a cattle rancher on the side.

• When he’s not in the forge, Brant enjoys hunting.

Upholstery

• Upholstering iron art since 1992.

• Born in Marshall, Arkansas raised in Thola, Arkansas.

• Evelyn lived in Tennessee for 40 years. She has 2 sons and 7 grandchildren.

• When she’s not in the forge, Evelyn enjoys traveling and sewing.

Fabrication

• Creating iron art since 2018.

• Born and raised in Houston, Texas.

• Robert is married, has 4 dogs, 2 pet pigs, and is learning to juggle.

• When he’s not in the forge, Robert enjoys reading, studying the Bible, and listening to good music.