Donate

Help us preserve the art of blacksmithing by contributing to our community. Your donations play a vital role in sustaining our organization.

Below are the kinds of donations we are actively seeking:

1. Blacksmith/Foundry Equipment:

• Anvils, forges, hammers, and other historic tools contribute to our educational programs and workshops, allowing aspiring smiths to connect with the roots of the craft.

2. Hand Tools:

• Hammers (whole or heads), tongs, chisels, files, and other hand tools are invaluable for our hands-on training sessions, demonstrations and workshops.
• Handle wood - scrap hardwood pieces large enough to be shaped into replacement handles for broken tools are welcome.

3. Power Tools:

• Shop equipment suited to metal and woodwork is always of interest.

4. Blacksmithing/Metalworking Books & DVDs:

• VIBA has a library of blacksmithing books and DVD’s for members to study and is grateful to anyone wishing to donate relevant books or media to our archive.

How to Donate

Reach Out: If you have items to donate, please contact us through our website contact form and tell us how you wish to contribute.

Arrange Pickup: We can usually coordinate the pickup of large or heavy items for your convenience.

Financial Contributions: If you prefer to contribute financially, you can also arrange to make a donation. To contribute financially, please send funds through your bank's Interac E-transfer to Pay2VIBA@gmail.com.

If Interac E-transfer is not an available service from your region of the world, please note we are able to receive a donation as a cheque by way of the regular postal service. Although it may be slower, it may be more internationally predicable.
Our address is:
Vancouver Island Blacksmith's Association (VIBA)
1040 Marwood Ave.
Victoria BC V9C 3C4
CANADA

By donating, you become an integral part of our mission to preserve the art of blacksmithing for current and future generations.

Thank You for Your Support.