Partnering with Local Craftsmen: A Visit to the Blacksmith Studio

Alberta blacksmith James Greisinger of Stone, Wood and Steel Studio has a background in architecture and design. But he's bringing back the traditional art of blacksmithing.

"Blacksmiths used to be such an integral part of every town," he says. "So much of that has been off-shored and what's left is the artistic aspect of architectural steel." Today, although he can repair golf clubs and camera nuggets, build gates and fix horse shoes, it's his artistry that is gaining attention.

A trip to Greisinger's home, which is also located next to his studio and the farm where his wife grows organic garlic, is an inspiring outing. Views stretch west towards Banff and the Canadian Rockies.

James Greisinger and his family moved to a stunning location outside Millarville, Alberta to set up his studio. And he's been pleased to see a growing demand for his work. "If anything, it's a renassance," he says of his work. "What I do is going to last. It's not cheap, it's not thin. It lasts forever."