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Texarkana College - Washington, Arkansas
Introduction to Bladesmithing (2 weeks)

April 23 to May 4, 2012

Week #1 - Instructor - Kevin Cashen, Master Smith

Week #2 - Instructor - Mike Williams, Master Smith

Tuition $850

Contact: Vickie Mc Corkle, Coordinator of Continuing Education
Email: vickie.mccorkle@texarkanacollege.edu
Telephone (903) 832-5565 ext. 3015

Texarkana College
2500 N. Robison Road
Texarkana, Texas 75599

SATURDAY


7:15 AM
Registration ($55.00) Classroom Porch

8:00 AM
Basic Forging - J. R. Cook - Shop
The Bowie Knife - James Batson - Classroom

10:00
Handles & Guards - Mike Williams - Classroom
Steel Selection - Kevin Cashen - Tent

12:00
Lunch (on your own)

1:00
Basic Grinding & Polishing - Williams - Shop
Heat Treat - Cashen - Classroom

3:15
Knife Show* - Gym

4:00
Auction ** - Gym

5:00
Dinner - Catered by Park $12.50- Gym

*Registration fee covers table fee

** Donations requested. Drawing for J. R. Cook Knife takes place (must register before 12:00 Saturday and be present at the drawing to win)


SUNDAY


8:00 AM
ABS Judging - B. R. Hughes &Williams - Classroom
Acid Etching - Cook - Shop

10:00
The Quillon Dagger - Cashen - Classroom
Damascus - Batson - Tent

12:00
Lunch (on your own)

1:15
Cutting Demo *** - Cook & Williams - School

*** Participate in the cutting demo. Knives should have blades no longer than 10”, no wider than 2”, and must have a pinned handle and a thong.


REGISTRATION FEE: $55.00

ACCOMMODATIONS IN HOPE, ARKANSAS (All are at I-30, Exit 30, North on US 278, N. Hervey St.)

BEST WESTERN 870-777-9222 (1800 Holiday Drive) (Hammer-In Staff stay here)

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 870-722-6262 (2600 N. Hervey)

SUPER 8, 870-777-8601 (Holiday Drive)