[TheForge] Blacksmith Training Programs

Fri Feb 8 08:33:00 2002

Although I have not yet attended, the Austin Community College here in Austin
Texas does currently conduct several forms of Blacksmithing classes under their
Welding program.  Here is one example from their catalog:
    WLDG 2433 METALSMITHING (4-3-3). A study of welding techniques for ferrous
and non-ferrous metals. Skill development in brazing, forging, and welding in
all processes to include coal and gas forges. Emphasis on combining metals and
processes to demonstrate technique versatility. Students will be urged to
produce individualized items or objects of junction. Combining Metals and
processes will be encouraged in order to give a strong understanding of the
versatility of these techniques and materials and the vast number of objects
that can be created.
Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 (WLDG 2472)

http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/
 http://www3.austin.cc.tx.us/catalog/descweld.htm
Don't know if this will help, but at least it is a school that is doing it.

Larry

"Miller, Ray (GEAE)" wrote:

> Good Morning Everyone!!
> In addition to my having a day job working as an "engineer", and my
> addiction to metal modification like the rest of you, I also teach part time
> at the University of Cincinnati, College of Applied Sciences, in the
> Mechanical Engineering department. I have been working on the dean for some
> time to let me develop a blacksmithing cirrocumuli for the college. I am
> embarrassed to admit that the department has had a vital woodworking/cabinet
> making program for years, and as yet I have been unsuccessful at convincing
> the school of the value of such a program.
>
> I think I the dean sees the value of the program itself, the biggest concern
> he has now, I believe, is addressing the program to the right audience, and
> making sure any investment in the program would be recouped.
>
> Any of you involved in chapter blacksmith or craft school training programs
> and can provide some insights??
> Thank you all,
>
> Ray Miller
> Metal Concepts
> 8415 Miami Road
> Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
> [email protected]
> http://www.casealum.org/alumnuswinter2001/page6.htm
> http://www.uc.edu/profiles/rmiller.htm
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