Home at the Forge
As a ranch kid growing up with horses in the Sierra mountains of California, David was mesmerized by the farrier's work in the forge. Heating and bending metal to shoe a horse was fascinating. It planted the seed; the amazing realm of possibilities that can be expressed through iron with this ancient craft. Though his career took him elsewhere for most of his life, he is thrilled to have found his way home to the forge as an artist blacksmith.
Art and Blacksmithing
​A lifelong, self-employed designer/builder, David Thayer holds a Masters Degree in Design from the University of California, San Diego. As a designer/builder, filmmaker and manufacturer, David has been a successful small business owner for more than 20 years. As a filmmaker and President of Aspect Studios, he produced the film Botso: The Teacher from Tbilisi about legendary Morro Bay music teacher, Botso Korisheli. As a machinist and manufacturer, he invented and distributed the Lenzhound Wireless Follow Focus for independent filmmakers. As an artist blacksmith/designer, he creates functional and expressive works in metal, wood and various media designed specifically for your style and application. Projects range from unique lighting fixtures, chandeliers and historical restorations to patio shade canopies, fountains and sculptural pieces.
David is a certified blacksmith and Level II instructor with the California Blacksmith Association. His blacksmith shop is located in the hills off Old Morro Road and he is honored to be a member as well as the resident blacksmith at the Templeton Historical Museum in beautiful downtown Templeton, California.
