[TheForge] Alabama Folk School-Blacksmithing Classes

[Mike Linn]

Hello to you all!

Many of your are probably not yet familiar with the Alabama Folk School 
at Camp McDowell. We are located in Nauvoo, AL which is between Jasper 
and Double Springs. Camp is situated on 1100 beautiful acres of canyons, 
forests and waterfalls! Camp McDowell has been here since 1948, but the 
folk school branch was only started about a year ago. We offer week and 
weekend long classes for adults to come learn a new craft/trait or 
practice one they already know. We offer classes in everything from 
blacksmithing, painting and pottery to storytelling, music and dance!

This summer we have several weekend blacksmithing classes I would like 
to bring to your attention.

*July 18-20 and July 25-27 *
*Blacksmithing**: *“Blacksmithing for Fun: Beginners-Intermediate” 
taught by Allan Kress
*Course Description:* Interested in learning basic blacksmithing skills 
for fun or knowledge? This is the class for you. You will be introduced 
to basic skills such as drawing out, upsetting, spreading, twisting and 
much more. You will complete a number of small projects: hooks, rings, 
fire poker and much more.
*Bio**:Allan has been a full time blacksmith since 1994. He lives in 
Baileyton, AL where he creates custom ironwork that he sells around the 
southeast at arts and crafts shows. Since 1996, Allan has been teaching 
and demonstrating all around the country.*
*Extra supplies fee: $20*

*August 1-3:*
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*Blacksmithing: “Beyond the Basics” taught by Allan Kress*
*Course Description: In this class you will learn more of the basics of 
blacksmithing. You will discover how to take simple steel rods and make 
elegant creations. As a student you will make a candleholder, 2 arm 
hanging lights and an ornate wall plant hanger. There will be more if 
time is available. Beginners to intermediate are welcome!*
*Bio: Allan has been a full time blacksmith since 1994. He lives in 
Baileyton, AL where he creates custom ironwork that he sells around the 
southeast at arts and crafts shows. Since 1996, Allan has been teaching 
and demonstrating all around the country.*
Extra supplies fee: $20
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*The price for a weekend class is:*
$190 if you are a local (this cost includes your tuition for the class 
and lunch on Saturday and Sunday).
$250 for a double room (covers food, lodging and tuition)
$300 for a single room (covers food, lodging and tuition)

If you are interested please email or call me for more information! We 
also have a folk school mailing list if you would like to be updated on 
our classes and when the happenings of the school.
Space is limited so the sooner you register the better!
For complete list of classes and prices you can visit 
www.campmcdowell.com/FolkSchool <http://www.campmcdowell.com/FolkSchool> 
or email for a brochure.

Megan Huston
Director
Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell
205.387.1806 (office)
205.221.3454 (fax)
www.campmcdowell.com/FolkSchool <http://www.campmcdowell.com/FolkSchool>
105 Delong Rd.
Nauvoo, AL. 35578

-- 
Mike Linn
Artisan Blacksmith
McCalla, AL

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