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SUMMARY:2016 Fall Conference Sept 16\, 17\, 18
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Madness Is Coming!\nPlan now to attend our 39th annual Fall Conference to be held at the Little Log House Antique Power Show grounds just south of Hastings\, Minnesota from September 16 through September 18\, 2016. Follow the Google map link below to see the location. \nThe 2016 Guild of Metalsmiths flyer (pdf) is available to download and print to share with those who may be interested. Use the registration form in the brochure to register for the conference. \nWe have contracted with two well-known names in metalsmithing to demonstrate their abilities at our conference. They are Jeff Farmer of Berea\, Kentucky\, and Freddy Rodriquez of Fusagasuga\, Colombia. A pre-conference class with Jeff Farmer as instructor will be held Thursday and Friday\, Sept. 15 and 16. Register for that class here.\n \nJeff Farmer started the art of blacksmithing whlie in junior high school. He graduated from Berea College with a degree in Industrial Arts Education. In 1985 he took over the blacksmith shop at Berea College where he also works in partnership with the Labor Program to forge merchandise for the college craft catalog. \nFreddy Rodriquez is a master metalsmith who studied under Bernard Heer. He now specializes in human\, animal\, and fantasy figures and teaching the techniques he has honed over the years. A member of the Northwest Blacksmith Association\, Freddy has worked in several states\, including California\, South Dakota\, Wisconsin\, and Minnesota. \nOur list of family activities will keep all members of the family busy…\nSpoonhandle Bracelet Class\nMake your own spoon handle bracelet. Limited to the first 10 people to sign up. Paula Wasmund\, instructor. $15 to cover instruction and materials payable to Paula on day of event. Saturday\, 1:00 pm. \nAltoid Tin Repurpose\nLearn fun ways to reuse your Altoid tins! Free class. Instructed by Jesse Gavin. Sunday\, 8:30 am to noon. \nMagnetic art\nDesign and build magnetic/ferrous creations (blacksmith legos!). Free all weekend. \nFound Art\nThe hay wagon out back is always loaded with metal shapes just waiting for the “found art artist” in you to appear and put it all together!!!  You find the parts and do the designing. If you have spare “parts” lying around your abode\, bring them along. There’s always room on the hay wagon for more!\nThen Herb Fick and company will weld whatever you find on the trailer into your art creation.  Open to all ages. Free! All day Saturday. This activity is a favorite. Come and create something wonderful. \nTo register for any of these classes\, contact Sheri Stanaitis at 715-698-2895 or email her at spaco@baldwin-telecom.net \nSpecial Contest Event:\nDesign and create a unique letter opener. Contest is open to all Guild members. Must be made of metal. All entries must be donated to the Saturday auction. Auction price will determine winners. Cash prizes will be awarded.\nFirst Place: $100\nSecond Place: $60\nThird Place: $40 \nConference Events \n\nBring an example of your work to exhibit in the Gallery. This is one of the highlights of the conference. Everyone loves to look. Feel free to bring previously displayed items to show our new members. Gallery items will be registered in and out.\nTailgating is encouraged! From participants we request a donation to the Saturday night auction.\nPLEASE BRING ITEMS FOR THE AUCTION!!! As is our tradition\, we again will hold a live auction on Saturday evening. Please bring items that you have made or things that have fallen from your favor and are destined to become another’s treasure. Please remember that at this auction\, we garner most of our operating capital\, so be generous.\nDuring the day on Saturday\, our silent auction will be held. The silent auction will be oriented mainly toward older tools and materials.\n\nThe Guild of Metalsmiths is fortunate to be able to hold the conference in such charming surroundings. We extend our gratitude to Steve and Sylvia Bauer for the opportunity to hold our event at this location. Thank you! \nTGOM Conference Registration\nFull weekend conference pass:  $35.00 per family\nOne Day Only: $20.00 per family\nRegistration form is available on the brochure here.\nConference Meals-send checks by Sept. 1\nCatered Meal Ticket:  $35.00 per person (all 4 meals) OR\nSaturday lunch: $9\nSaturday dinner: $11\nSunday Breakfast: $9\nSunday Lunch: $11\nPre-conference shirt sales\nEvent T-shirt (S-4XL) size\, $18 each. Color: gun metal.\nEmbroidered denim shirt (S-4XL) $42 each. Long sleeve with embroidered pocket.\nAll shirt orders due by August 22. Send check made out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to TGoM\, PO Box 11423\, St. Paul MN 55111. Pick up at the conference. \n2016 “Madness” t-shirt \nFor further information\, late registration options\, or to volunteer\, contact:\nMartin Pansch: 612-599-4762\, blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com\nMark Lockwood\, 763-535-1787\nGrace Sheely\, gracesheely@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2016-fall-conference-sept-16-17-18/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Class 2016
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jeff Farmer\, 2016 Fall Conference demonstrator from Berea\, Kentucky\nMaximum class size: 12 students\nClass will begin at 8:30 am each day. Thursday it will run until 5 pm. Friday it will run until 3 pm.\nJeff Farmer will be teaching small and quick mass production of small demonstration items such as scale sized anvils\, roses and other flowers\, and abstract art tooling. This is a basic level class and beginners skill set is all that is required. The class is open to all.\nTools & Safety Equipment: Bring your own tools\, hammer\, tongs\, files\, safety glasses\, gloves\, and ear protection. If you have a mobile forge\, anvil and vise\, please bring them. If you need loaners\, just let Larry Wasmund know ASAP. Will arrange loaners for the class.\nLunch arrangements: lunch provided both days.\nTo register for this class\, send a check for $100 made out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” to:\nLarry Wasmund\n28275 464th St.\nCleveland MN. 56017\nQuestions: Call Larry at 507-469-0205\nAcceptance priority determined by postmark\, and each person will be notified individually.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/pre-conference-class-2016/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Wasmund":MAILTO:poundedtreasures@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Little Log House Antique Power Show 2016
DESCRIPTION:Demo opportunity for TGoM blacksmiths.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/little-log-house-antique-power-show-2016/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Carlson":MAILTO:blacksmith@onlinecarlson.com
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