Factories and mass production threatened the blacksmith. How did they adapt to survive? Select 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. Select below to learn more.
In the 1890s, blacksmiths used new equipment and techniques. Select below to learn about how they reacted to these changes.
Blacksmiths adapt to include auto repairs. Automobiles replaced horse drawn carriages. Select below to find out more.
The beginnings of the end of traditional blacksmiths. The rise of blacksmithing as an art form. Select below to learn more about this transition to the trade.
Blacksmithing is now a contemporary art form with the help of new technologies. Select below to find out more.
Teaching Resources
Test your understanding of the history of blacksmithing in Ontario. Select the links below to access free lesson plans and worksheets. These resources are for students grade seven and above. They are available in English and French. This content is in line with the Ontario Curriculum.
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