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EMBER with Matt Jenkins of Cloverdale Forge

The Forks Market, 2nd Floor

part of a series on Ember (em·ber) | Ember

About the speaker

JOIN US on April 24th at 8am for a creative exploration of our global theme of EMBER with Matt Jenkins of Cloverdale Forge.

TALK: "Tending the Embers: Keeping the Flames of Creativity Fueled."

Our tech-driven world often celebrates the spark, but rarely do we talk about what keeps creativity burning over time.

At CreativeMornings Winnipeg this April, we welcome Matt Jenkins of Cloverdale Forge—a modern blacksmith whose work is rooted in patience, precision, and the daily practice of tending the fire.

Through fire, steel, and story, Matt will explore what it means to stay with an idea after the initial excitement fades, when all that remains is the ember. He’ll reflect on the discipline and resilience behind steady, intentional creativity.

After all, it’s not the spark that sustains the flame—it’s the focus.

MEET OUR SPEAKER
Matt Jenkins grew up in a household that made it by hand. His path into blacksmithing began through his father and took hold during a summer job at the blacksmith shop at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. More than 30 years later, he is an internationally recognized artist blacksmith known for highly crafted work, thoughtful design, and a deep commitment to the traditions of the forge. In 2016, he challenged himself to design and forge a different hook every day for a full leap year, a project that later became his 2024 book HOOKED: A Blacksmith’s Study of Function Through Form. Today, Matt creates custom ironwork just north of Winnipeg while teaching and demonstrating across North America.

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Additional details

Join us at 8am on Friday, April 24th at the Forks for our monthly event. April invites us to explore the global CreativeMornings theme of EMBER with modern blacksmith artist, Matt Jenkins of Cloverdale Forge.

Bring your reusable coffee mug and join us for coffee, community and creative inspiration!

** What to expect at a CM Winnipeg event (besides inspiration and fun)**

8:00am Arrival and check in – grab a coffee, a breakfast treat and make a new friend (or just smile at someone while making a cool nametag)

8:25am Refill coffee and settle in for a great event!

8:30am Welcome to CreativeMornings and listen to our featured local performer

8:45am Community creative engagement activity – introvert approved (and introvert friendly!)

9:00am Intro of Headliner (speaker)

9:30am Wrap up and exchange contact info with your new friend!

We aim to have the event wrapped up by no later than 9:45am.