John D. Beatie

Beatie blacksmith Gallery
Mineral Bluff, GA
www.Beatieblacksmith.com

In 1992 John completed the mentor/apprenticeship program in blacksmithing from John C. Campbell under master blacksmiths from across the country. He spent the next few years improving his skills.In 1997 he established his blacksmith shop and begin making small gifts for family and friends. In 1998 Linda Beatie after spending 20+ years as a Registered Nurse decided to assist John. They begin participating in art and craft shows in the southeast, and sold John’s work through galleries and shops in the southeast.
John is a member of Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. (ABANA), Alabama Forge Council, Alex Bealer Guild, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Fannin County Chamber, Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts, Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association, Gilmer County Chamber and Southern Appalachian Artist Guild.
In June of 2006 we opened Beatie blacksmith Gallery. The gallery features the works made here by John D. Beatie. Each forged work is made using heat and hands to change the shape and or texture of the metal. The techniques used to forge iron are thousands of years old but necessary to create one of a kind exciting and pleasing work.
“We believe by hand forging it gives each piece its own individuality and character.”
We hope you stop by soon
John & Linda Beatie

Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts
Educating You about Georgia Art and Promoting Georgia Artists