Factories and mass production threatened the blacksmith. How did they adapt to survive? Click below to learn more.
“The Arts and Crafts Movement” promoted a simpler way of living during the Industrial Revolution. It created a new demand for handcrafted iron work. Click below to learn more.
New technologies, techniques, and equipment used by blacksmiths during this era. Click below to find out how blacksmiths reacted to these advancements.
Automobiles and gasoline engines begin replacing horse drawn carriages. Blacksmiths adapt to include auto repairs. Click below to find out more.
The beginnings of the end of traditional blacksmiths. The rise of blacksmithing as an art form. Click below to learn more about this transition to the trade.
Blacksmithing is now an established contemporary art form with the help of modern tools, CAD, computer drafting, etc. Click below to find out more.
Teaching Resources
Click below to access fun and educational resources to further refine your classroom's understanding of the evolution of blacksmithing in Ontario. This content is in line with the Ontario Curriculum. These resources are intended for students grade seven and above and are also available in French.
Toolbox
Click here to nail down your knowledge of blacksmithing tools.
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