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The Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College was the first bladesmithing school in the world. Classes are offered by Texarkana College, Community Services Division, in cooperation with the American Bladesmith Society, Inc. and The Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation.

All Bladesmithing courses are 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 includes six forges, six anvils, six grinders, three trip hammers, work benches and related tools.

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

Contact Vicki McCorkle, Texarkana College, for more information or to register for classes at 903-823-3015 or email vicki.mccorkle@texarkanacollege.edu

The complete Class Schedule for the Moran Bladesmithing School at Texarkana College is listed on the ABS Forum Calendar and the ABS Website on the "Schools" menu. The brochure for the Moran Bladesmithing School can also be downloaded from the ABS Website.

2013 Texarkana College - Moran School of Bladesmithing Schedule

April 1-12 Intro to Bladesmithing - Jim Crowell - Tim Potier

April 15-19 Damascus - JW Randall

April 20-21 Spring Hammer-in - Randall, Massey, Williams, Cook, Fisk, and Hughes

April -22-26 Handles & Guards - Roger Massey

September 9-20 Intro to Bladesmithing - JR Cook, M. Williams

September 14-15 Fall Hammer-in - Keeslar , Hughes ,Cook , Williams, and Terry Vandeventer

September 23-27 Damascus - Steve Dunn

September 30-October 4 Handles and Guards - Jimmy Walker

 2013 Texarkana Schedule.pdf (16.1K)
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[James Cook]

I am James R. Cook and I would like to welcome you all to the Blade School at Old Washington, AR. I have attached the school schedule so you can see when we are having classes. I hope you would be interested in attending one. I think we have some of the best instructors available anywhere.

Texarkana College
Moran School of Bladesmithing

2012 ABS School Schedule

James R. Cook, Master Smith

[Lyman Gerrish]

Since I had the opportunity to attend the introduction to bladesmithing class last September I have been thinking of getting back to take the the other class's it was a great experience that I always will remember.
The instructors for the fist was Jim walker then Burt Foster for the second, my thanks to both.
I learned a lot and had fun doing it and thanks to Mr.Cook as well who stopped by to share his knowledge and show the class some of his latest creations.

[Lin Rhea]

The Moran School of Bladesmithing is a very special place to me. I knew very little about the place back in 02 when I took the intro class under Joe Keeslar and Greg Neeely. I found out during that class just how intense I could get just soaking it in. I was really fascinated to say the least.

Since then I have taken several courses along with participating in the Spring and Fall Hammer Ins. The sights and smells associated with the school have become so familiar that I enjoy stopping in when I get the chance just to breath it in and meet the great variety of people who attend the classes. I consider the place a treasure for our generation. Lin

[Mike Williams]

I have been remiss in not posting this until now; but since it is his birthday, and he started the looooonnnnnnggggg downhill slide; Brion" Too Tall" Tomberlin will be ably
assisting me in the basics class the first week of Nov.
Brion is a MS from Oklahoma also. It will be a great class. J R Cook and Bill Wiggins the first week and the Okies in the cleanup position on week two.

looking forward to it;
Mike

[BrionTomberlin]

Thanks Mike, I got reverse really cranked up on that downhill too. I am looking forward to it. We can shown them some real Okie bladesmithing. Thank you for letting me assist.
Brion

[ABS Webmaster]

Master Smith JR Cook has finalized the school schedule for 2011. Note the addition of the daggers classes in July 2011 taught by Master Smith John Perry.

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[ABS Webmaster]

Master Smith JR Cook has finalized the school schedule for 2012. You can always check the ABS Website for the latest school information.

Texarkana College
Moran School of Bladesmithing

2012 ABS School Schedule

Contact:

Vickie McCorkle - Continuing Education for Texarkana College
vickie.mccorkle@texarkanacollege.edu

telephone (903) 832-5565 x3015


School Location:
Washington, Arkansas is located in southwest Arkansas, 8 miles north of Hope, Arkansas on State Highway 4, approximately 35 miles from Texarkana. This is a restored historic village of fewer than 200 residents.

[Allen Newberry]

Looks like a good group of classes!

[ABS Webmaster]

Dan,

Texarkana College has had some changes in phone numbers.  My contact number is now 903-823-3015, email is vicki.mccorkle@texarkanacollege.edu

 
Thank you,
 
Vicki McCorkle
Administrative Assistant
Continuing Education Division
Texarkana College
2500 N. Robison Rd
Texarkana, TX 75599
Phone: 903-823-3015
Fax: 903-823-3451
vicki.mccorkle@texarkanacollege.edu