From this article at RIO GRANDE   This story begins during the Gold Rush, in the hub of San Francisco, when craftsman traded in their tools for sifting pans and craved a fortune that was rarely uncovered. When all hope of a golden future was shattered and the tools were dusted off and … [Read more...]

Scott Hardy comes from a strong lineage of ranchers. Following a childhood spent cowboying, shoeing horses and welding, Scott’s love of handiwork led to his tinkering in jewelry for bridle saddles and buckles, and even some early attempts at engraving. Yet it wasn’t until Scott was told, “Man, do … [Read more...]

My Strength, Support and Passion have always came from my family but no one can truly succeed in a career without mentors. I have been blessed! My first Craftsman mentor was Saddlemaker Chuck Stormes. A couple years into Silver work full-time I took a booth at a trade fair in Calgary, Alberta. A … [Read more...]

2021 marks my 40th Year as a Full Time "Professional" Western Silversmith. Although Self-Taught I've been Blessed with incredible Mentors throughout the years. Each Month this Year I will Share stories of this Journey. Thank You Scott … [Read more...]

THERE’S SOME SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN SCENERY OUTSIDE SCOTT HARDY’S SILVERSMITHING STUDIO, and he’s got big windows on all four sides to maximize the views and inspiration. To place you geographically, he’ll tell you it’s 45 miles south of Calgary, in the beautiful rolling foothills of the Canadian … [Read more...]

He and his wife, Leslie, borrowed just enough money to send Hardy from their home in southern Alberta, Canada, to eastern Washington State for three days of mentoring from silversmith Mark Drain. Time with a respected Western bright-cut engraver was priceless to Hardy, who was mostly … [Read more...]

From Western Horse Review EMBELLISHING A HORSE AND RIDER with precious metal is a tradition as old as man on horseback, and deserves the respect of being done one piece at a time by hand, says silver/goldsmith, Scott Hardy. The marrow of that quote cradles the worship-like passion Hardy has for … [Read more...]

Longview-area artist forged unexpected career as silversmith by Don Patterson, Okotoks Western Wheel Weekend. Photos by Don Patterson and courtesy Scott Hardy Collection Becoming a highly respected and sought after western artist and craftsman was not in Scott Hardy’s plans as he enrolled in … [Read more...]

As a Western Silversmith for over 35 years I love to design and create buckles, horse and human Western Jewellery of all kinds. People that know me also understand that I believe being a Western Silversmith goes far beyond that and a large part of my mission is to portray the elegance of the West. … [Read more...]

2016 marks my 35th year as a full time Western Silversmith. Over the next few months I will try and provide anyone interested a glimpse into not only my journey but also my passion and philosophies. Some of the questions and statements I often hear are "How did you get started? You must come from … [Read more...]