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...]
NCWHM Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umIUING9MuE&feature=youtu.be Welcome to Alberta, Canada! Listen in as Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) founding member Scott Hardy tells us about the embodiment of the west that can be found in the art of saddle making, bit and spur making, silver smith … [Read more...]
WOW, Today I turn 58!
WOW, Today I turn 58! My brain says your only 25 but my body says,"nope you are 58"! Birthdays always make me think of the great journey so far and the fantastic people that I owe thanks to. My family for a great childhood filled with history , horses and the freedom to make mistakes, use … [Read more...]
Scott Hardy: Making the Metals Precious
By Nick Pernokas for Shop Talk Magazine The plains around High River, Alberta, Canada, run open into the mountains to the west. The grass is abundant, and the towns are sparse. The reality of the West is obvious here. If you stop in the little town of Black Diamond for coffee, and directions, you … [Read more...]
Story of the West
STORY OF THE WEST The story of the West is usually told through Paintings and Sculptors. We tell it through our Mediums! We take the Culture and Heritage of the North American West bringing it to life with three Dimensional Pieces of Functional Art that were/are the touch stones of the … [Read more...]
Progression of a Belt Buckle
My Thoughts And Advice On Silversmithing
Over the years I have found there are three questions that I am routinely asked: 1. What made you want to be a Western Silversmith? 2. How did you learn? 3. What advice would you give someone who wants to be a Western Silversmith? Here are my answers to these questions, I hope you find them … [Read more...]
Calgary Stampede Centennial Buckles
I have created over 60 Calgary Stampede Centennial buckles so far, each buckle has a hand engraved oval on the back. The large buckle has 1&3/4inch oval and the small has a 1&3/8inch oval. No two are engraved the same. This was a personal challenge to myself, I call it a learning … [Read more...]
A President’s Message
The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) was formed in 1998 with a simple-sounding,but very complex mission: to preserve and promote the skills of saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding and to publicize these traditional crafts that represent the cowboy culture … [Read more...]
Cowboy Craftsman: The passion, pleasure and profession of silversmith Scott Hardy
CANADIAN COWBOY COUNTRY MAGAZINE: December/January 2012-13 LIVING LEGENDS Cowboy Craftsman: The passion, pleasure and profession of silversmith Scott Hardy By Tracey Feist Like a fish drawn to a hook glittering in still, deep waters, his display stood out among the multitude of … [Read more...]
