Mark Aspery at DMS Oct 4,5, and 6

Blacksmithing
#1

I’ve reserved the blacksmithing area for three all day classes in October for the 4th, 5th and 6th. Mark Aspery will be teaching those days from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. He’s going to instruct on how to make: a Hook and Latch, Stag’s Head Hinge and Basket Poker. The cost is $150 per day per student and the class size will be limited to 12 people. The instruction will take place at the DMS campus.

You can find more info here: <-- Hammer Here - GIClasses If you’re interested in taking some instruction from a world class instructor please consider taking the classes. They are not limited to DMS members and you’ll have to register at:

<-- Hammer Here - GIClasses.

The classes will likely fill fast.

DMS will split the tuition and costs for this event. It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to take blacksmithing from a world expert. You can find more about Mark Aspery here:

http://www.markaspery.com/School_of_Blacksmithing/Home.html

I just put the classes up so they will take a few days to show up, but you will not be able to pay there so I’d just go here:

if you’re interested.

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#2

I signed up for one and cancelled the basket poker but I wanted to attend and observe and now it won’t let me register again as a free student. Can someone assist

#3

Just register at <-- Hammer Here - GIClasses and you’ll be fine.

#4

There is NO FREE student option. You cannot just watch. In order to be a part of the class you must pay $150 for the training.

You have to register at the https://www.ntxba.org/events/giclasses site and pay your $150 for any class you want to be a part of.

#5

Mark is an awesome asset to the blacksmithing community. I have two of his books.

I’ve signed up for all three classes and plan to fly back to Dallas for the events. Hope to see folks there/then.

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#6

I’m new to the group. Signed up for the 5th. What will i need to bring?

#7

Any personal tools. We’re going to provide forges, anvils and materials. We’ll also have other tools if you don’t have them.

#8

DMS has tools (anvils, hammers, tongs, etc). No need to go buy those just for the class.

Hands-on portion will be outside.

Wear natural fabrics (synthetics melt). Closed-toe shoes (all leather boots are best). If you have long hair, a hat, bandana, or hair tie might be warranted. Have options depending on weather (long sleeves, jacket all natural fabrics. Shorts NOT recommended, even if Texas hot).

Dragons-breath from the forge, forgescale, and dropped steel can all singe/burn fabric, so don’t wear the good stuff (think yard work, not date night :slight_smile: )

If you have a welding apron, consider bringing it. You likely won’t need gloves - we usually only use a glove when using a punch or chisel, not for general Blacksmithing.

A hat for the Sun.

Sunscreen.

Water to drink. Snacks?

A camp chair for sitting during demo/lecture.

Small notebook/pen/pencil for taking notes. I like taking step by step notes on right hand page and sketching on left side.

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Cellphone camera is handy.

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#9

Came to the place but I don’t see where I’m supposed to be. I’m in a machine shop. Lost. -new guy

#10

Yeah… Oct, not Sept. *drops head in shame

#11

So, when it is October, you’ll notice a large room between the Machine Shop and the garage bay doors. That’s Blacksmithing. It will probably be easier to find when it’s full of blacksmiths… :slight_smile:

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