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MERIDIAN FORGE WORKSHOPS FOR - 2008-2009
Submitted by darryl nelson on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 10:12pm.FORGE WELDING IN GAS FORGE 1 DAY OCT 4 2008 $125
ANIMAL HEADS OCT 24-26 2008
TOOLS FOR THE ARTIST BLACKSMITH NOV 8-10 2008 (MARK ASPERY)
TRADITIONAL FORGED LEAVES NOV 14-16 2008(MARK ASPERY)
ART DECO MARCH 20-22 2009(GARY EAGLE)
WESTERN STATES BLACKSMITHING CURRICULUM
BASIC APRIL 4-6 2009 (MARK ASPERY)
Scholarship Opportunity for Beginning Female smiths
Submitted by lauren Osmolski on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 11:29pm.The deadline for this has passed but it would be worth pursuing next year.
Vance Baker, a retired line foreman for the utility board in Athens, TN, began blacksmithing in the 1970's.
Over the years, Vance taught blacksmithing at the John C. Campbell Folk School, as well as at the Appalachian Center for Crafts. Some of his skilled reproduction work can be seen at Fort Loudoun in Vonore, TN.
Al Bart Grant
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 5:50pm.a variety of educational forums such as workshops, classes, traveling research missions, etc.
Click on the application link to print out a Grant application.
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Blacksmtihing Basics and Beyond at Old West Forge September 2008
Submitted by Old West Forge on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 12:15pm.In this intensive 4 day workshop we will study and forge traditional joinery used in garden gate components. The components of this project include mortise and tenon joints, heel bars, hot collars, scrolls and adornments. Effective use of a striker and top tools including butchers, side sets and set hammers will be emphasized.
OLD CEDAR FORGE WORKSHOPS
Submitted by inaculberson on Sun, 12/31/2006 - 9:42pm.OLD CEDAR FORGE
220 E Cronquist Rd
Allyn, WA 98524
360-275-6769
www.oldcedarforge.com
2008-2009 WORKSHOPS
Beginning Blacksmithing I Workshop November 2008
Submitted by Old West Forge on Fri, 12/29/2006 - 12:49pm.In this intensive 4 day workshop we will study heat treating, punching, drifting, tapering, drawing out, riveting, scrolls, and more. Students will forge a variety of forms using traditional techniques.
Nicholas Marcelja class
Submitted by Darrell on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:08am.Nicholas Marcelja at the Red Troll Forge.
classes offered - Basic Blacksmithing, Blade Forging, Making Damascus, and Guards and handles for knives.
Classes are arranged as needed. Classes are held in my shop in Vancouver WA.
Limit 3 students at one time. $150 for 1 student, 250 for 2 and 300 for 3 students per day.
Usually 1 day to forge and grind a knife.
Meridian Forge Blacksmithing School
Submitted by darryl nelson on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 10:04am.MERIDIAN FORGE
37010 Meridian East
Eatonville, WA 98328-9031
(253) 318-1842
firemtforge@hotmail.com
Both the beginner and the experienced smith can benefit from the classes
offered at Meridian Forge. Classes are taught mainly by Darryl Nelson, but