Metalworking techniques in Austin, Texas

Pioneer Farms Blacksmith Shop is a part of the Central Texas' Premier Living History Park and Museum located at 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive in Austin, Texas. The institution offers a variety of experiences for visitors, including blacksmithing at Eclipse Fest, a 2-day festival celebrating the first Texas 'sun off' since 1876, lunch and learn lecture series, ghost tours, and opportunities to explore 1800s careers. The institution also offers top-ranked hot metal classes and opportunities to help keep the animal volunteers fed. Visitors can explore seven themed historic areas, including an 1841 Tonkawa Encampment, an 1853 Walnut Creek Greenbelt, an 1866 German Emigrant Farm, an 1878 Texian Farm, an 1873 Stage Coach Stop, an 1886 Cotton Planter's Farm, and an 1899 Sprinkle Corner rural village. Visitors can step back in time and experience Texas history firsthand while exploring over 90 acres of wooded land. The Scarborough Barn allows visitors to interact with farm animals.

Goldsmith Hall is a prestigious university located at 310 Inner Campus Drive in Austin, Texas, United States. This institution is renowned for its excellence in the field of goldsmithing and jewelry design. Students at Goldsmith Hall receive top-notch education and hands-on training in traditional and modern techniques of metalwork, gemology, and design. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty help students hone their craft and develop their artistic vision. With a strong focus on innovation and creativity, Goldsmith Hall prepares its students for successful careers in the thriving jewelry industry.