Peter Happny

11/22/2025

Tis’ the season for Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour, come on by today and tomorrow from 10-5 to see my shop featuring Stephen Lichtenstein’s wrought iron sculptures, my son in law Obsidian Edge Sharpening hand foraged knives and Lisa Grey studio with mixed media collage galore. I’m making a political statement piece this year as well, catch one if you can 🧶

09/06/2025

Thrilled to be a small part of New England Patriots Forged in Foxborough filmed by Jack Gordon Films- go get em this season boys 🔨

07/20/2025

The shop had a special visit today from Jack Gordon Films to film for Forged in Foxborough, a documentary that offers fans an exclusive behind the scenes look at the New England Patriots' journey during the offseason.

04/18/2025

Any advice for fellow artists who might be feeling overwhelmed or disheartened right now? “Toughen up. Get some boots.”

Portsmouth blacksmith Peter Happny criticizes Trump with sculpture. His advice for artists who are feeling down? “Toughen up. Get some boots.”

11/22/2024

This weekend visit us for the Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour Saturday & Sunday from 10-5! Peter has his usual assortment of forged metal works, Lisa will have a mix of collages, earrings, prints and paintings. Stephen Lichtenstein with nature cut outs galore

Also featuring Alexander McMorran with handmade knives and sharpening services, and Kim Massaro with lips and ladies!

07/17/2023

Busy day for the blacksmiths. Peter had the pleasure of meeting a future Eagle Scout from his former Boy Scouts troop in Candia, NH. Did you know he is an Eagle Scout? His apprentice Alexander McMorran caught a 400+lbs 8.5’ bluefin tuna today as well!

06/06/2023

The blacksmiths have been hard at work making and installing these pieces in Kittery Point and New Castle. If you had to pick a favorite which would it be?

11/16/2022

Though the official Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour is on November 19 & 20 this year, we are inviting friends and family to visit us this Friday, November 18 from 5-7 pm for a sneak peek at what’s new at the Rock Street Studios.

We will be showcasing new work as well as bringing out some unearthed oldies but goodies for our 22nd year participating on the Tour.

•Alexander of Obsidian Edge will be available for in house knife sharpening so it’s a good time to bring any knives you need to have sharpened for the upcoming holiday season

•Peter will be holding court, demonstrating at the forge if time allows and telling jokes to anyone who will listen

•Stephen will be on hand to showcase his metal experiments and explain his process of applying various patinas and textures onto the animal and plant forms he creates when working at the forge.

In Lisa Grey upstairs studio enjoy the colorful explosion of collage work and paintings she has worked on for the last couple of years and maybe a demo if time allows!

08/08/2022

The blacksmith had some extra special visitors today to make a few hooks!

02/14/2021

My father, Peter Happny, has spent the past five decades crafting his ode to the town of Portsmouth, NH (and beyond) with his metal work. He is a self taught blacksmith, daily eater, and all around incredible human being. His career in is much like a longterm relationship.

Portsmouth served as a home when he first started at then supported his smith business starting with a large commission for Piscataqua Savings Bank that convinced him it was time to move out of the wood shack and to 66 Rock Street.

He has received a key to the city, shared jokes with far too many local business owners, and left a beautiful imprint on this small town that will span far beyond any of our lifetimes. In business just like love affairs projects can be short lived, long lasting, or span an entire career.

One thing is for sure, has forever changed this city and everyone who has ever worked with him or for him. We hope you all feel the love and if you need a pick me up head to www.peterhappny.com and take the “tour of Portsmouth” to feel the ♥️ from favorite blacksmith aka Nora Happny!

02/02/2021

Fourteen inches of snow couldn’t stop this blacksmith! Hope you all stayed warm by the forge today 🔨

07/02/2020

We have updated the blacksmith's website to include a 15 spot tour of Portsmouth honoring Peter Happny's most inspired creations over the past five decades. Please head to his website for more information!