Blacksmith David Core is a member of several professional organizations such as the Appalchian Blacksmith's Association (ABA), The Artists Blacksmith Association of North America, and the West Virginia Education Association.
 
In addition to his work as a blacksmith Dave is the father of one daughter and takes the time to volunteer at Mason-Dixon Historical Park in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
 
Below you will find a brief resume  of Dave core and Moose Antler Forge.
 
 

Dave's commitment to research and continued education has made him a leader in the industry of historical blacksmithing and authentic reproduction. With this commitment comes a responsibility to preserving this nearly lost art and Moose Antler Forge answers this call with live demonstrations at fairs and festivals throughout the year.
 
The Forge schedule is a busy one, traveling the Appalachian Region displaying the wares and demonstrating the art.

1997        John Campbell Folk School        Brasstown, NC
1992-1998        Cedar Lakes Fine Arts Center        Ripley, WV
1992-1998        WV Technical Center        Morgantown, WV
1995        Touchstone Center for the Arts        Farmington, PA
1990-1992        Apprenticeship with Boyd Holtan        Core, WV
1990-1991        West Virginia University        Morgantown, WV
               
 
2005        Battle of Cedar Bridge        Manhawkin, NJ
1998-1999        Gettysburg        Gettysburg, PA
1999        Grant Vs Lee        Culpepper, VA
1999        Battle of Chickamauga        Ringold, GA
1999        Battle of Mnonacy        Fredericksburg, VA
1999-        Hurricane Reenactment        Hurricane, WV
1997-        Clarence Reenactment        Clarence, NY
1998        Appomattox Reenactment        Appomattox, VA
1998-1999        Standardsville Reenactment        Standardsville, VA
1997        Antieham 135th Reenactment        Sharpsburg, VA
1996-        Cedar Creek Reenactment        Middleton, VA
1996-        Battle of Secessionvill        Charlston, SC
1996-1997        Herrs Ridge Reenactment        Gettysburg, PA
1996        Battle of Phillipi        Phillipi, WV
1996-        Logan Reenactment        Logan, WV
1990-        Mason Dixon Frontier Festival        Core, WV
1990-        Friendship Hill National Park        Masontown, PA
1994        Fort Necessity National Park        Farmington, PA
               
 
2000        American Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival        Wheeling, WV
2000        Rocky Gap Wine & Jazz Festival        Rocky Gap, MD
1999        Morgantown Wine & Jazz Festival        Morgantown, WV
1999-        C & O Canal Festival        Cumberland, MD
1998        Core Community Center        Core, WV
1991-        Mountaineer Week-WVU        Morgantown, WV
1990-1991        Monongalia Arts Center        Morgantown, WV
1993-1996        West Virginia University        Morgantown, WV
               
 
1992-        Applachian Blacksmith Organization
1993-        West Virginia Education Association
1994-        Artistic Blacksmiths Association of North America
1997        Alabama Forge Council
1997        Pittsburgh Area Artists Blacksmith Association
 

After spending three years in apprenticeship with Appalachian Blacksmith Boyd Holton; David A. Core opened Moose Antler Forge along the creek of Cosgray Run deep in a West Virginia hollow.
 
Since that day nearly eight years ago Moose Antler Forge has become known for its authenticity in recreating some of the finest ironwares of the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the fine work of David Core is now displayed in museums, galleries, and personal collections across the United States and around the world.

 
 
Phone: (304) 879-5462  email: mooseantlerf@westco.net