Goose Prairie Forge

Goose Prairie Forge A traditional blacksmith shop that recreates the time period of 1885-1910. Custom tool making and historical reproductions.The shop is run by Doug Swenson.

Goose Prairie Forge is operated by Doug Swenson, who has been interested in hot ironwork for over forty years. He started experimenting with shaping hot iron in the early 70s, because of the lack of teaching resources in the area, most of his education came from trial and error and later old blacksmithing books. He has been formally operating his own shop for 12 years. In recent years he has deve

loped an interest in teaching others and now offers classes in traditional blacksmithing at the shop. Goose Prairie Forge has its origins in a small farm blacksmith shop operated by Doug's great-grandfather, who settled in Goose Prairie Township in the late 1880s. Today the shop tries to reproduce this period of time, as the tools and equipment used in the shop are authentic to this time frame, as are the work methods. Doug's special interests include tool making, historic reproductions, and custom design ironwork.

For those wishing to attend the service but unable to join us in person, the service will be live streamed on the Hawley...
05/23/2022

For those wishing to attend the service but unable to join us in person, the service will be live streamed on the Hawley Alliance Church YouTube page. The service starts at 11 am central time on Tuesday the 24th.

Your home for live worship Sundays @ 9:00am. Hawley Alliance is a group of people who are passionate about Jesus. We are always growing, real & enjoying life...

Doug will forever be in our hearts. A live stream of the service will be available for those wishing to attend but unabl...
05/21/2022

Doug will forever be in our hearts. A live stream of the service will be available for those wishing to attend but unable to be with us in person, details will be provided once available.

Douglas Steven Swenson passed away on May 19, 2022, at the age of 62 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Doug was born November 21, 1959, in Moorhead, MN to Lourene and Helen (Luthi) Swenson as the youngest of five children. Early on Doug discovered a love of blacksmithing and enjo...

05/02/2022

It breaks my heart to post this, but unfortunately Doug is currently battling end stage cancer and Goose Prairie Forge is closed. Through the forge Doug had the incredible opportunity to share his love of ironwork with many people and travel the world. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the Forge and Doug over the years.

-Abigail Swenson (Doug's daughter)

Some of Kelsey Patton's magical work in textiles.
03/17/2022

Some of Kelsey Patton's magical work in textiles.

Neat ironwork. Who knows when it was produced.
03/17/2022

Neat ironwork. Who knows when it was produced.

I hadn't ever visited the Runestone museum and today seemed like a good day.
03/17/2022

I hadn't ever visited the Runestone museum and today seemed like a good day.

A froe is taking shape this morning under the hand of a very focused student !
02/12/2022

A froe is taking shape this morning under the hand of a very focused student !

So after a Holiday hiatus things are getting back to speed in the shop. When it's 2 degrees F outside and 69 degrees in ...
02/06/2022

So after a Holiday hiatus things are getting back to speed in the shop. When it's 2 degrees F outside and 69 degrees in the shop it's a great way to spend a February afternoon !

Sometimes it is difficult to call a project done and complete, it is always possible to refine things just a bit more. T...
01/14/2022

Sometimes it is difficult to call a project done and complete, it is always possible to refine things just a bit more. This blade needs to be finished now as tomorrow it begins a journey to South Dakota. Best of luck to the couple that will use this one in their wedding ceremony ! I hope it goes on to tour many Renaissance festivals after that.

This pair is ready to leave the workshop now. Hopefully it will bring some Holiday excitement to the new owner !
12/18/2021

This pair is ready to leave the workshop now. Hopefully it will bring some Holiday excitement to the new owner !

This one is starting to show pretty good promise. 5160 forges and finishes nicely.
12/14/2021

This one is starting to show pretty good promise. 5160 forges and finishes nicely.

Finishing up custom orders for the Holidays. If time holds out I may get a chance to do some fun projects for myself !
12/07/2021

Finishing up custom orders for the Holidays. If time holds out I may get a chance to do some fun projects for myself !

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24330 110th Avenue North
Hawley, MN
56549

Telephone

(701) 412-8553

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