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Elements of Forging by Lyle Wynn
Elements of Forging
Lyle Wynn will be conducting a class on the ‘Elements of Forging’.
When: April 21st , 2012
Where: Ag Museum shop, 1150 Lakeland Drive Jackson, MS 39216
Class Fee: $50.00
Class Size: limit of 10
Registration:
Send class fee to:
Patti Mitchell
203 Summer Hill Rd
Madison, Ms 39110
601-331-1030
PATTIPMPRO@aol.com
This class is limited to the FIRST 10 Participants to get their Class Fee to Patti Mitchell.
Students, with student ID’s, will need to call Woody Woodard at 601-624-3280 to arrange a student discount.
Class Objective: This workshop is solely for the purpose of education. Most blacksmiths rely on what someone else has read in a book, therefore these items get passed on to new … Read the rest
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Louisiana’s annual “Fire in the Swamp”
Louisiana is having their annual “Fire in the Swamp” event March 24-25.
They will be demonstrating metal forging, aluminum and pewter casting and a lot of other art.
The link for more information is www.dragonswatch.com/solstice… Read the rest
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Gulf Coast Custom Knifemakers Annual Meeting
The Gulf Coast Custom Knifemakers will be hosting their annual meeting at Mr. Paul Lebatard’s shop on the 21st of April 2012.
Paul will make a knife starting with the steel flat stock and finish with a complete knife and sheath before the day is over. Several of us went last year and had a great time. They furnish the food and there will be plenty of knives to look at as well as some knife forging going on if it is like last year. Paul’s shop is a good example of how one should be set up and he will be glad to answer any questions you may have about how you make a knife and sheath. For those … Read the rest
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2012 Forging on the River Conference
The 2012 Forging on the River Conference to be held on the grounds of The Metal
Museum, March 30 – April1st, 2012. This year’s conference features Alfred
Bullermann of Freisothe, Germany – http://www.bullermann.de/ – as well as
Haley Woodward – http://haleywoodward.com/home.html – and Colby Brinkman of
The Austin Metal Authority – http://www.austinmetalauthority.com/ .
Alfred will be building an amazing bench to be permanently installed at The
Metal Museum. Haley and Colby will amaze you with their tricks of the trade.
In addition to the chance to learn from a Master Blacksmith, Forging on the
River provides metalsmiths and enthusiasts the opportunity to network with
others who share their passion for the craft, exchange work and ideas and
work collaboratively on … Read the rest
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2011 MFC Christmas Party
PARTY TIME!
It’s almost time for the MFC’s Christmas party, which will be again take place at the Monday place on Saturday, December 10th. James and Laura Monday are legendary hosts who outdo themselves every year in preparation for this annual event.
There will be an abundance of great food and fellowship, and savvy veterans know to show up early in order to get a head start on the breakfast goodies and camaraderie. Meats and main courses are provided, and those attending are asked to provide a covered dish or desert.
The big meal will be served around noon, with snacking, show and tell, impromptu demos, horse trading, lying, free advice, snoozing, etc., continuing well into the afternoon. Additionally, the … Read the rest
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The Great Pontotoc “Affair” & Hammer – In
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, 9:30 am / 3:30 pm – John Crawford’s Shop
1878 Pontotoc Rd., Ponotoc, MS – Ph (662) 489-4661
Featured Demonstrator: Travis Fleming, Athens, AL
Travis Fleming represents one of the finest blacksmiths / metalsmiths in the
Southeast who has over 17 years of experience and we are grateful to have the honor of presenting him to you for this one-day event. All you can eat gumbo for lunch, etc., with iron-in-the hat after lunch. Proceeds will go to the demonstrator and meal and we encourage & welcome your donation for items & contributions. We also welcome all family members and all potential blacksmiths to experience the excitement and explore the fascinating world of metal art … Read the rest
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September 2011 Meeting
The forge council held it’s September meeting at the AG Museum on the 17th. Ed Benton was featured to demonstrating a different method of coloring copper. A torch is used to heat the copper to various temperatures that manipulate the level of oxidation on the surface of the copper. Starting out with a very clean piece of copper and keeping close control of the surface temperature allows you to achieve many colors that you do not normally get by using only a torch. The proper use of the torch in “painting” on the copper surface was shown along with the best type of clear coat that saves the colors.… Read the rest
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GCCK 2011 Spring Hammer-in
GCCK Spring Hammer-in at Paul Lebatard’s shop in Vancleave Saturday April 16th 9 am till……….Free food, soft drinks, and lots of fun!!!!!!!
Pass the word.
Call for more info or directions. 228-238-7461 or 228-826-4137.… Read the rest
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