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May 12th & 13th (FULL–contact us to request a second class)

If you are interested in learning the Art of Blacksmithing, or simply want to sharpen your skills with tips and tricks from a Master Blacksmith, then you will want to enroll in the Basic Blacksmithing Tools Class.  The class will be taught by Master Blacksmith Joe Elliott, the owner of Dry Canyon Forge, in Bend.
The Class will cover forging and proper use of tongs, punches, chisels, and a variety of basic tools of the Blacksmith.  All materials and tools will be supplied.  All students are expected to bring their own gloves and eye protection.

About The Instuctor

Joe has been forging metal for over 30 years. With much of his ironwork, the forging processes are apparent. For instance, all work is hand-forged iron; featuring traditional joinery techniques such as collaring, tenons and riveting that are a celebrated part of each design. With hand-forging, the artist is able to add a personal touch, which means that each piece will be a unique rare work of art that will be used and enjoyed forever.

Prerequisits: None
Date: Sat & Sun November 15th & 16th
Location: CCAC Blacksmith Shop
Cost: $250 ($275 with one night lodging)
Register: Contact Darryl Nelson 253-318-1842

One Day Class
90 COE Hot Parts

Take your work up a notch by adding more interesting and visually appealing design elements. Spend an intense day making 90 COE stringers, canes, pattern bars, millifiori and lots and lots of hot parts to take home and use in future projects. We will have the vitragraph kiln running all day to pull all sorts custom design elements plus the Murphy Fire Bucket will be roaring along as you make all kinds of fancy components that will last you for months and months. $80.
Prerequisites: None.
Class Size: Limited to 5 students
Price includes – Materials and beverages
Wednesday – May 2nd 2015 – 9:30am – 4:00pm – $80
Bring: A sack lunch, gloves, a pre-cut (but not fused) pattern bar. I will send you details and dimensions when you register.

About The Instructor

During the 42 years he has worked in art glass, Gil Reynolds has gained worldwide recognition as a leading innovator of fusing, kiln forming and other hot glass techniques. He is the author of The Fused Glass Handbook, a step-by-step guide to learning the art of fusing and his newest book – Kiln Crafting is proving to be an instant hit. He has been widely published in such art glass journals as “Glass Art Magazine,” “Professional Stained Glass,” “Stained Glass Patterns Quarterly,” The Corning Museum of Glass “New Glass Review 7” and he has been writing the “Kiln Crafting” column for Stained Glass News since 1992.

Gil has lectured extensively in the U.S. and has conducted kiln forming and Fire Bucket seminars in Japan, The Netherlands, Canada and Italy. The artwork of Gil Reynolds can be found in numerous private and public collections, including Ohbayahsi-Gumi, Ltd., Tokyo Japan; A.Pfann, Hilversum Holland and “Percent for Art” commissions for Oregon and Washington states.

Gil may be contacted at
www.fusionheadquarters.com
www.fusenews.net
www.gilreynolds3.com
Click Here To Register or Email Gil
Telephone – 503.502.8536
Facebook and YouTube – Gil Reynolds and Deep Blue

Blacksmith week 2014 was a resounding success.   The event drew in some of the best Blacksmiths from around the Northwest to demonstrate their skill and instruct students in the craft of Blacksmithing. The new Blacksmith Shop at the Cascadia Center For Arts and Crafts Summit Campus provided the perfect venue for the 3 day event.

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Blacksmith Week

August 21st – 24th, 2014

10-5 Daily

Darryl Nelson is a Nationally renowned Blacksmith, and is the owner of the Meridian Forge in Eatonville, Washington. Darryl has over 30 years of blacksmithing experience. He has been a demonstrator for the  Artist Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA) for over 20 years, and is a  Founding member and former president of NWBA, Northwest Blacksmiths Association.

Come join members of the NWBA for Blacksmith Week 2014.  To be held for the first time in the new CCAC Blacksmith Shop located at the Summit Campus.  the public is welcome to come watch Blacksmiths at work at the forges.

New Digital Photography Workshops With Gary Randall

September 13, 14

Gary Randall is an Oregon State licensed outfitter/ guide and is authorized by the USDA Forest Service to guide photo workshops within the Mount Hood National Forest. Gary’s workshops are focused on the mechanics of creating the photo.  For those who would like to take their work to the next level, this is the workshop for you.  It includes a day in the field getting the shot and a day behind the computer processing a portion of your work.

The Traveler’s Sketchbook and Plein Aire Painting

Two Day Workshop – Bear Grass Time!

August 9-10, 2014