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Gator Blacksmithing
Biography
Design Team: Provides hands-on forge training in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and metallurgy, fostering creativity, problem-solving, craftsmanship, safety, innovation, and a passionate community of metalworking makers.
President: Jacob Booeshaghi
Email: jacobbooeshaghi@ufl.edu
Faculty Advisor: Victoria Miller
Email: victoria.miller@ufl.edu
Hashtag: #forging #blacksmithing #metal #metalworking #design
Instagram: @gator.blacksmithing
Discord/Slack: https://discord.gg/5dyNxQSsJk
Types of Events: Social, Workshops, Design Competitions.
Location: Rhines 247
Company Sponsors:
Grants: FIERF (Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation) Forging Club Grant – $5000 MSE Department Grant – $3000
Mission: Gator Blacksmithing teaches students how to apply their theoretical knowledge in the practical setting of our on-campus forge. By training our members in the art of blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and metallurgy, we offer hands-on manufacturing experience and foster creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship. Our mission is to build a community of makers who are passionate about blacksmithing and promote safety, innovation, and excellence in the field of metalworking.
Membership is open to all, regardless of major or prior experience, and there is no application. All students have to do is join the discord and sign up for a safety training, where after they can attend our workshops.