Our Mission
The aim of the Vancouver Island Blacksmith's Association (VIBA) is to provide a vehicle to keep blacksmithing alive and healthy in British Columbia. Our community is always growing and we welcome new smiths of any skill level to join and contribute to our community as a club member or take part in one of our classes.
About Us
The Vancouver Island Blacksmith's Association (VIBA) is a non-profit society committed to preserving and promoting the craft of blacksmithing in British Columbia. Our diverse membership, ranging from beginners to professionals and master blacksmiths, collaborates in an active and supportive community. We work together to develop and share our skills at our home shop located at the Luxton Fairgrounds.
VIBA members showcase their craftsmanship through public demonstrations at Country Fairs and Festivals, engaging with both the local community and wider audiences. To encourage the growth of new smiths, we host classes for the general public and skill workshops for existing members, featuring expertise from local and visiting blacksmiths.
Open to collaboration, VIBA welcomes partnerships, exchanges, and shared initiatives with other organizations. Our collective goal is to ensure the enduring legacy of blacksmithing, fostering connections and enriching the craft for present and future generations.
What's New
Members:
- Production Days (June 14th) & (July 12th) - please sign up to help out. We need blacksmithed things to sell at the fairs.
- Sooke Fall Fair, August 24; Saanich Fall Fair, August 31-September 1; Black Creek, Fall Fair September 6
- Join us from 10 am to 2 pm on Father's Day, June 15, for our grand opening at the BC Forest Discovery Centre. We will be providing forging demonstrations in the Caycuse building.