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 Secessionville                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