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SUMMARY:2026 Pre-Conference Class - Two Lily Necklace
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Durkan \nClass Manager: Rick Wessling \n2 Lilies \nClass Description: Students will forge a necklace with two lilies as shown in the illustration accompanying this class advertisement. Inspired by Ellen’s body of forged fashion work\, the students will create a necklace from 3/8” round\, ¾” x 1” bar\, and 1”x ¼” bar with lilies riveted to flared stock. There will be a fair amount of drawing out of the parent stock to create flairs\, lilies\, and curls on the end of several parts. The individual components will be riveted together to create the whole. The class is limited to 10 students and will have two days to complete the piece. \nNote: Once the final list of registered students is completed\, the class manager will send will send specific instructions for the class. \nTools: Bring your own forge (coal or propane)\, anvil\, tongs\, hammers\, chisels\, punches\, etc. TGoM will provide coke as fuel. If you bring a coal forge\, we highly recommend that the blower be electric as a hand-crank blower generally cannot keep the coke burning without a lot of frustration and time. If you bring a propane forge\, you will need to supply your own propane/tanks. \nLunch Arrangements: Lunch will be on your own or the class assistant will organize an order to be sent to the Chinese restaurant next to the fairgrounds. \nTo Register for this class online: Go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education. \nTo Register for this class by check: If you register by mail\, please contact Rick by phone to reserve your place and intent to mail a check. Send a check written to The Guild of Metalsmiths with your contact information to: Rick Wessling\, 3442 Washington Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN 55412. Please include your email address so we can contact you regarding acceptance to the class. Your reservation will be held for 7 calendar days from your phone call to allow your check to arrive\, and if it does not arrive within 7 days\, your reservation will be canceled and the opening will be passed to the next individual. \nQuestions: Email rgwessling@gmail.com \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2026-pre-conference-class-two-lily-necklace/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:49th Annual Fall Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:49th Annual Fall Conference Features Smiths from Wilmington Delaware and Collingwood Ontario\nEllen Durkan is an artist blacksmith from Wilmington\, Delaware. She creates wearable “Forged Fashion” art that she presents through performance runway shows and exhibitions. She teaches blacksmith classes and art related workshops as well as forging demonstrations for conferences and events. Her current body of work is inspired by the human body. It is designed to be worn and embraces physical and emotional vulnerability. She creates forged work to decorate the body as visual and metaphorical armor. \nTerry Sheridan is a self-employed machinist\, welder\, and blacksmith based in Collingwood\, Ontario\, Canada. Much of his professional work supports the heavy construction equipment industry as well as the ski resort sector across Ontario. In his machine shop\, Terry primarily forges industrial components using gas forges and power hammers. His true passion\, however\, lies in traditional blacksmithing at his home forge\, where he works with a classic coal fire and simple hand tools to create historically accurate pieces inspired by centuries past. His work includes adzes\, axes\, chisels\, knives\, lead ladles\, dividers\, and other traditional tools. Terry has frequently demonstrated and taught at blacksmith organizations across the United States. \nThese two professionals will demonstrate their skills and talents during TGoM’s Fall Conference on September 19 and 20. Full details are featured in our annual brochure. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/49th-annual-fall-conference-2026/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Pre-Conference Class - Two Lily Necklace
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Durkan \nClass Manager: Rick Wessling \n2 Lilies \nClass Description: Students will forge a necklace with two lilies as shown in the illustration accompanying this class advertisement. Inspired by Ellen’s body of forged fashion work\, the students will create a necklace from 3/8” round\, ¾” x 1” bar\, and 1”x ¼” bar with lilies riveted to flared stock. There will be a fair amount of drawing out of the parent stock to create flairs\, lilies\, and curls on the end of several parts. The individual components will be riveted together to create the whole. The class is limited to 10 students and will have two days to complete the piece. \nNote: Once the final list of registered students is completed\, the class manager will send will send specific instructions for the class. \nTools: Bring your own forge (coal or propane)\, anvil\, tongs\, hammers\, chisels\, punches\, etc. TGoM will provide coke as fuel. If you bring a coal forge\, we highly recommend that the blower be electric as a hand-crank blower generally cannot keep the coke burning without a lot of frustration and time. If you bring a propane forge\, you will need to supply your own propane/tanks. \nLunch Arrangements: Lunch will be on your own or the class assistant will organize an order to be sent to the Chinese restaurant next to the fairgrounds. \nTo Register for this class online: Go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education. \nTo Register for this class by check: If you register by mail\, please contact Rick by phone to reserve your place and intent to mail a check. Send a check written to The Guild of Metalsmiths with your contact information to: Rick Wessling\, 3442 Washington Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN 55412. Please include your email address so we can contact you regarding acceptance to the class. Your reservation will be held for 7 calendar days from your phone call to allow your check to arrive\, and if it does not arrive within 7 days\, your reservation will be canceled and the opening will be passed to the next individual. \nQuestions: Email rgwessling@gmail.com \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or the date of phone contact. Each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2026-pre-conference-class-two-lily-necklace/2026-09-18/
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