A word on the Hands–On classes
By Tim Middaugh, workshops/education chairman
The hands on classes offered at the Spring and Fall conferences continue to thrive! This is due to the work of many and the foresight of those who helped make our teaching trailer a reality. Not long ago hands-on classes were only possible if we could scrounge the anvils, vises and tooling we needed for the weekend. Those who help on Thursday setup and Sunday morning breakdown are also an essential element to our success.
Many thanks to those smiths who have offered to be instructors. In many cases, the instructor’s prep time far exceeds the time spent teaching the class.
The hands-on classes are offered to paid members only.
Class roster is determined by lottery.
To participate, please put your name in for the drawing when you register or shortly thereafter.
The drawings will be held approximately 2 hours prior to each class.
Class rosters will be posted in the teaching area and at the registration desk.
If you did not win a position in a hands-on class, you are invited to attend as an observer only. Feel free to watch and take notes. However, kindly stand clear of the immediate teaching areas, giving each student the “elbow room” they deserve. You will appreciate this when you have your turn in a workshop.
Good Luck & Good Forging!