About Us
Fraser River Forge is a full service blacksmith shop with a focus on production blacksmithing, bespoke commissions, and teaching sculptural hand-forging. Located in Vancouver, BC, our well equipped 2000sqft shop can accommodate up to 20 students for teaching purposes. When classes are not in session, we do repairs and modifications, welding and metal fabrication, railings, gates, custom decorative and architectural ironwork, specialty tools, knives, and exclusive, high-end kitchenware.
Josh - Head Blacksmith
Master Blacksmith
Josh completed an apprenticeship under a German Journeyman Blacksmith who apprenticed in South Germany under Master Blacksmith Klaus Walz of Villingen-Schwenningen. He is also a Master Joiner, a Red Seal Journeyman Automotive Service Technician, Journeyman Millwright, and Journeyman Carpenter. He was born into a trades family and has been collecting industry experience since he could walk. He is the head carpenter and shop foreman for J&S Custom Furniture Co.
Cody - Welding Instructor, Blacksmith Instructor
Journeyman Welder, Journeyman Blacksmith
Cody has 19 years experience as a Red Seal Journeyman Welder and is currently working in the industry in ship building. He teaches our welding program and assists as a blacksmith instructor and in forge production.
