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1 Alabama Forge Council Proudly Presents The 25 th Annual AFC Blacksmithing Conference *************************************************************************** 25 Years of Teaching for the Future; Through the Past September 9 th 10 th 11 th & 12 th 2010 Tannehill State Park McCalla, AL Featured Demonstrators John Phillips And Members of the AFC Bill Richardson Harry Brock Terry Lee Steve Alford Raymond Head & Jim Witte Family Activities Show & Tell Beginners Classes Iron Art Auction Tailgate Sale Tables (In designated sale area only)

2 2010 Demonstrators John Phillips Alabaster, AL As a contemporary blacksmith, John Phillips has spent the last the last 20 years exploring the artistic boundaries of forged steel. His works range from lighting and furniture to large scale architectural commissions and public sculpture. After detouring from his original plans to pursue a career in the medical field, John left college with his degree in chemistry and headed west to spend a year working on a wagon train. The wagon train traveled from Mexico to Canada and back on a year-long journey that was designed as a last resort treatment for serious juvenile delinquents. After spending 3 years traveling 12,000 miles through the western states at 4 miles per hour, John brought his new found appreciation for blacksmithing back to Alabama and opened his shop with the idea of producing forged ironworks until he could figure out his career path. The new career never came. 20 years later, John Phillips is settling in to his career as a contemporary blacksmith. Some of his formal accomplishments include twice receiving the Alabama Artist in Crafts Fellowship, placing several pieces in museum collections, numerous publications in books and magazine features and an upcoming segment on an Alabama Public Television production featuring Alabama craftsmen. He is currently serving as the treasurer for the Alabama Crafts Council. (John s demonstration will be at the Vulcan Pavilion.) Members of the AFC Celebrating 25 Years of Teaching The following members of the AFC will be doing short mini demonstrations; Bill Richardson, Steve Alford, James Witte, Raymond Head, Harry Brock & Terry Lee. These demonstrations will be done by individuals that you normally will not see do a demo unless you are from there local Forge Group. They will be at the Forge Pavilion and are geared to show you what you really can do in a short period of time. These mini demos will be very helpful in building your skills as a Blacksmith. The projects that they do will make great gifts for loved ones, as well as being possible parts of larger more complex projects that can be done.

3 Family Program Pre-Registration is recommended! Classes will fill-up fast. Don t miss out. The minimum age is 15 years; younger ONLY if accompanied by an adult. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but the adult must stay with the youth during the entire class. Each class is limited to ensure personal attention. All classes are beginner level with no experience needed or required!!! Holiday Acrylic Painting - Instructor: Cynthia Hestle (questions ) Workshop Description: Cynthia will again offer a workshop in painting with acrylics. This year, you will be painting holiday-ware glass goblets, plates, votive candle containers. Cynthia will furnish one goblet in the class fee. This should be a fun and festive workshop so sign up early!! 15 Students per class. Class Fee $20.00 per student. Cynthia s class will be at the Robert Pavilion. Campfire Cooking Instructor: Gerald Melsheimer ( gmel@infionline.net) Cooking and eating! That s what this workshop is all about. Gerry s will be demonstrating AND preparing your evening meal from main dishes and bread to desserts. He will also be introducing you to the tools and implements used in cooking over a campfire. I understand the food is great and you get an early supper. The meal is included in the fee so come hungry. Pre-registration will be helpful he needs to know how many folks he will feed. 15 Students per class. Class Fee $20.00 per student. Gerald s class will be at the Farley Field Pavilion. Green Coal The Athens Forge The AFC has teaching stations available for hands-on instruction by accomplished blacksmiths. If you are just getting started in blacksmithing, here is your chance to learn the basics from some of the best the AFC has to offer. A specific curriculum has been set for the students and there will be a different project each day. Al Stephens, Calvin Garland and other volunteers will be leading in a new approach to Green Coal! Class fee $20 per student. 10 Students per class max. A specific area will be set aside for this class. Fri 8:30-11:30 am Fri 1-4 pm Sat 8:30-11:30 am Sat 1-4 pm Painting Cynthia Hestle Campfire Cooking Gerald Melsheimer Painting Cynthia Hestle Campfire Cooking Gerald Melsheimer Green Coal -Tong Candle fixture Green Coal 4 hook Coat Rack

4 Friday Night Blast Bring your hammer and tongs to hold ½ square stock. Two sets of tongs might be helpful (hint, hint)!!! Our Friday Nigh Blast contest will be the longest draw with an added challenge. The rules are simple. We will give you a bar of a certain length and in a pre-set amount of time make it grow in length. I will explain the extra twist to the contest on the evening of the event. This will be a great time for all, please consider participating. Prizes will be awarded!!! The Auction Your donated items for the auction are very much appreciated. The auction proceeds are where the AFC generates its income to offer blacksmithing scholarships and to host the free workshops each year. The conference fees pay for putting on the conference but the auction is how we continue to provide the activities that further the art and craft of blacksmithing. Our auctioneer this year is Col. Anthony Goodrum. Remember, this is a charity auction, bid generously. If you cannot attend we welcome your donations. Please send them to: Raymond Head AFC - Auction 138 Cone Lane Wetumpka, AL Iron-in the-hat This year the AFC will be conducting iron-in-the-hat to help raise funds for our educational programs. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 25 for $20. Two drawings will be held for items donated and the centerpiece is a blacksmith s toolbox. Any items for the general iron-in-the-hat or tools for the toolbox would be greatly appreciated. Please send iron-in-the-hat donations (if you cannot attend) to: Raymond Head AFC - I I T H 138 Cone Lane Wetumpka, AL Tailgate Sale Tables This year the conference will open on Thursday for tailgate sales. This day has been set aside for the buying and selling of tools and equipment at your leisure. Special note; Unless you are selling directly from your camper please set up all sells tables in the designated area only. If you have any questions please contact Raymond Head for assistances. This is for the privacy and safety of your fellow campers. This year the AFC will have a very limited amount of coal for sale in 50 pound bags. The price will be $17.00 per bag at the Park with all of the proceeds going to our building fund. If you need coal get it while you can. It might be several years in the future before the AFC makes another bulk coal Purchas.

5 Registration Gate entry will begin Wednesday (September 8 th ) afternoon. Pre-registered attendees pay $50 and AFC membership is required; AFC dues are $25 per year and include 6 issues of the Bituminous Bits. Registration at the conference will be $60 plus membership for 3-days and $35 plus membership for 1-day, per person. Again AFC membership is required Those attending the demonstrations or are setting up tailgate sales are required to pay the conference fee. Family members or temporary visitors need only sign the release and obtain a badge for TEMPORARY entry into the conference area. Family members, of a registered conference participant, attending family program classes only, are not required to pay the full conference fee. If you take up space at a blacksmith demo you must pay the conference fee. Location Tannehill State Park is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Birmingham. Take Exit 100 from I-59/20 and go east about 2 miles to the park or take Exit 1 from I-459 and go south about 7 miles, the park entrance will be on your right. The conference will be held in Farley Field at the extreme northern end of the park. The blacksmithing demonstrations will be in the Forge and the Vulcan Pavilions. Plenty of bleacher and chair seating are available. The family and children s programs will be held in nearby tents and pavilions. Lodging Camping Tannehill is one of the premier camping sites in the state. Campsites are available at the Tannehill Ironworks near the demonstration site on Mill Creek. Improved (water and electricity) sites, primitive camping and cabins are available. Check-in at the country store. For reservations and information, call the park at or BE AWARE! No Alcoholic Beverages are allowed at Tannehill Ironworks State Park Hotels Sleep Inn 1259 Greenmor Drive AL-52 at exit 6 off I Best Western 5041 Academy Lane Exit 108 off I-59/ Comfort Inn 5051 Academy Lane Bessemer, AL (205) Wellesley Inn Will Walker Rd Exit 89 I20/59 (205) (Across from Mercedes Plant) Jameson Inn 5021 Academy Lane Exit 108 off I-59/ Holiday Inn Express 5001 Academy Ln Exit 108 off I-59/20 (205) For more information please contact: Raymond Head (e.m.forge@gmail.com)

6 Schedule of Events Wednesday Sept 8 th Thursday Sept 9 th Tail Gate Sales Registration & set-up Tailgate Tool Sales (In designated sale area only) Friday Sept. 10th Saturday Sept 11 th 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AFC Demonstrators Harry Brock - Forge Pavilion 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Featured Demonstrator - Vulcan Pavilion John Phillips Green Coal up to 10 students (all day class) Holiday Acrylic Painting - Instructor: Cynthia Hestle Roberts Pavilion 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM AFC Demonstrators - Jim Witte & Shannon Hogg - Forge Pavilion Break for Lunch 12:30 to 4:00 pm Featured Demonstrator - Forge Pavilion - John Phillips Campfire Cooking Gerald Melsheimer 1:00 PM to 4:00PM AFC Demonstrator - Bill Richardson - Forge Pavilion 7:00 pm Friday Night Blast - Forging Contest 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM AFC Demonstrators - Glen Holmes - Forge Pavilion 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Featured Demonstrator - Vulcan Pavilion John Phillips Green Coal up to 10 students (all day class) Holiday Acrylic Painting - Instructor: Cynthia Hestle Roberts Pavilion 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM AFC Demonstrators Terry Lee - Forge Pavilion Break for Lunch 12:30 to 4:00 pm Featured Demonstrator - Forge Pavilion - John Phillips Campfire Cooking Gerald Melsheimer 1:00 PM to 4:00PM AFC Demonstrator - Steve Alford - Forge Pavilion 4:30 Sharp Iron-In-The-Hat Auction - Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM Playtime at the shop Impromptu Demos and Open discussions about Blacksmithing. 8:30 AM until Short demo by Past AFC President Jim Batson AFTER the Q & A Pack-up and clean-up the area Please stay and help out. Every hand will be appreciated! Sunday Sept 12 th

7 September 9th, 10 th & 11 th 2010 Please pre-register classes fill up quickly. No shows will have their conference fee refunded minus any class fees. Pre-registration must be received by Sept. 1, 2010 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE ( ) - SIGNED DATE Alabama Forge Council Tannehill 2010 Registration Schedule of Fees All Weekend: Member Advance = $50 Onsite registration = $60 Non-Member Advance = $75 Onsite registration is $85 $ One Day Only: Fri. Sat. Sun. Member Advance = $30 Onsite registration = $35 Non-Member Advance = $55 Onsite registration = $60 $ Membership Renewal: Years $25/yr $ Fri AM Classes (Mark 1 st & 2 nd Choices in case your 1 st choice is full) (Qty ) (Attendee Names) Blacksmithing is inherently a dangerous activity. You are responsible for yourself and your visitors for using eye, ear, respiratory, and other personal protective equipment as required and safe work methods. The Alabama Forge Council, its officers, demonstrators, writers, editor and members disclaim all responsibility and/or liability for any damages, injuries or destruction of property as a result of any information published in the Bituminous Bits or demonstrated at conferences or meetings. Every effort is made to insure the accuracy and safety of the information provided, but use thereof is solely at the users own risk. By requesting or renewing membership or attendance at conferences or meetings, you are stating you agree with this release. Additional Name Tags: Green Coal ($20) $ Acrylic Painting ($20) $ Fri PM Classes (Mark 1 st & 2 nd Choices in case your 1 st choice is full) (Qty) (Attendee Names) Campfire Cooking ($20) Sat AM Classes (Mark 1 st & 2 nd Choices in case your 1 st choice is full) (Qty) (Attendee Names) $ Green Coal ($20) $ Acrylic Painting ($20) $ Sat PM Classes (Mark 1 st & 2 nd Choices in case your 1 st choice is full) (Qty) (Attendee Names) Campfire Cooking ($20) $ Mail This Form and Payment to: Tannehill Yorkshire Drive Athens, AL Or call card info to Judd Clem Total Fees Paid $ (Make Checks Payable to Alabama Forge Council) Visa/MC Accepted: Name on Card: Signature: Exp.

27th Annual Batson Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show. On April 10-12, 2015

27th Annual Batson Bladesmithing Symposium & Knife Show On April 10-12, 2015 At TANNEHILL IRONWORKS STATE PARK at Exit 100 off I-20, 11 miles West of Bessemer, Alabama. The Registration fee is $75 for