TEXARKANA COLLEGE/BILL MORAN
SCHOOL OF BLADESMITHING

School Information

All Bladesmithing courses will be taught in Washington, Arkansas, in a replica of a one-room school house and a stable/barn that blends in with the old-time atmosphere of the town, also known as Old Washington Historic Park. The school consists of a modern classroom in addition to the work area which include six forges, six anvils, six grinders, three trip hammers, work benches and related tools.

Washington is located in southwest Arkansas, 8 miles north of Hope, on State Highway 4, approximately 35 miles from Texarkana. This restored village of fewer than 200 residents dates back to 1824.

FOR MOTEL OR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Best Western Inn                 870-777-9222         Call for Bladesmithing Rates
Hope Arkansas                                                     $$$

Super Eight Motel                870-777-8601         Call for Bladesmithing Rates
Hope Arkansas                                                     $$

Holiday Inn Express             870-722-6262           Call for Bladesmithing Rates
Hope Arkansas                                                      $$$$

Quality Inn of Hope              870-777-0777           Call for Bladesmithing Rates
Hope Arkansas                                                     $$

1914 School/Bunkhouse        870-983-2684         Call for Bladesmithing Rates
Washington Arkansas                                           $

For more information on any of the School of Bladesmithing courses, please contact:

Scotty Hayes, Director, Community Services
Texarkana College
2500 N. Robison Road
Texarkana, TX 75599
Phone: 903 832-5565, ext. 3236

The Community Service Division of Texarkana College has compiled several Bladesmithing course to be offered this year. We have some of the finest Bladesmiths in the world teaching these course. Both the curriculum and the instructors have been sanctioned by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.. The excellent physical facilities have been provided by the Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation. This combined effort makes it possible for us to offer this series of courses that will meet the needs of any bladesmith anxious to expand his skill and knowledge.

 

TEXARKANA COLLEGE
Community Services Division
Texarkana, Texas in cooperation with: The American Bladesmith Society, Inc.
and
The Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation

Contact Scotty Hayes   (903) 838-4541 ext. 3236  

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