Pike Lake Forge

Pike Lake Forge, founded in 2013, creates ornamental and functional works of art utilizing old tools and blacksmithing methods alongside modern metalworking techniques. Annually, PLF showcases their work at the Waterfront Art Sale, Hymer’s Fall Fair and Artisans Northwest. Alongside Shane McLeod (Ugly Wolf Forge) and inspired by Dave Hanson, in 2013 Krievin and Kajorinne founded a local Thunder Giant Metalsmith Guild with the aim to revive traditional blacksmithing in NW Ontario. Kajorinne and Krievin learn the artform through reading, attending guild meetings, conferences and workshops. They have learnt with smiths Dave Hanson, Tom Latane, and Jeffry Funk, to name a few. In the fall of 2016, Krievin travelled to Europe to partake in the creation of a forged cenotaph railing (to commemorate those who suffered in The Great War) in Ypres under master Iron sculptor, Roberto Giordani. Along his journey Krievin visited Czech Republic, Italy and Belgium, attending conferences, partaking in competitions, and forging connections with smiths from around the world.