THE FOOTHILLS OF THE CAROLINAS BLACKSMITH GUILD
DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND INSTRUCTION OF THE
ANCIENT ART OF BLACKSMITHING
DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND INSTRUCTION OF THE
ANCIENT ART OF BLACKSMITHING
(FORMERLY "FALLING CREEK BLACKSMITH GUILD")
Foothills of the Carolinas Blacksmith Guild Mailing address: P. O. Box 553, East Flat Rock, NC 29726
Our Mission Statement
Foothills of the Carolinas Blacksmith Guild (FCBG) is dedicated to the preservation and instruction of the ancient art of traditional blacksmithing; the performance of community service projects conducted by and/or forged by FCBG members; and, presentations and demonstrations conducted by FCBG members on behalf of non-profit, community, and civic organizations, and educational institutions.
FCBG is proud to be an affiliate of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA). Links to current ABANA affiliate information is listed here.
Affiliate letter March 2008
(Info about ABANA discounts from Grainger for ABANA members.)
President's Message, Feb. 2008
(This is a fantastic article - a must read!)
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"JOHN'S JABBER" - A Message from Our President:
The January and February meetings were well attended. There were 26 members and guests present at the January meeting and 27 for the Febuary meeting. That may be an all time high for us ! As we continue to grow, we are extremely pleased that we have a permanent home at Tryon Arts and Crafts. For those of you who were not at our last meeting, please notice that our March meeting date has changed - due to a scheduling conflict. March 27 is the 4th Saturday and our meeting will be held in conjunction with Tryon Arts and Crafts Heritage Day so that we can demonstrate our blacksmithing endeavors to the public on their behalf.
MARCH 27, 2010 (9 am to 4 pm)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
This meeting will be held at the blacksmith shop at
Tryon Arts & Crafts!
(It's located at Harmon Field in Tryon, NC)
The January and February meetings were well attended. There were 26 members and guests present at the January meeting and 27 for the Febuary meeting. That may be an all time high for us ! As we continue to grow, we are extremely pleased that we have a permanent home at Tryon Arts and Crafts. For those of you who were not at our last meeting, please notice that our March meeting date has changed - due to a scheduling conflict. March 27 is the 4th Saturday and our meeting will be held in conjunction with Tryon Arts and Crafts Heritage Day so that we can demonstrate our blacksmithing endeavors to the public on their behalf.
MARCH 27, 2010 (9 am to 4 pm)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
This meeting will be held at the blacksmith shop at
Tryon Arts & Crafts!
(It's located at Harmon Field in Tryon, NC)
DIRECTIONS: There is a very good map and directions on the Tryon Arts & Crafts website on the page designated "Our Facility". Check out their site to see what they are all about!
Keep watching this site for more updates! THE NEXT UPDATE WILL CONTAIN INFORMATION ON THE ABANA CONFERENCE IN JUNE.
That's all I have for now but if I think of something else, I'll be sure let you know!
John
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"Exploring the Arts" day at Tryon Arts & Crafts, August 8, 2009.
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August 22, 2009 meeting at Tryon Arts & Crafts blacksmith facility.
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MEETING INFORMATION
All meetings are from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Falling Creek Camp. Be sure to bring a "bag lunch". Plan to come for the whole day - or any part of it.
Normally, the meeting will begin with a short "taking care of business" session; then followed by a demonstration. After that, everyone is invited to . . . .
JUMP IN THE FIRE
to play, learn, or teach!!01/16
02/20
03/27
(date change for March)
04/17
05/15
06/19
07/17
08/21
09/18
10/16
11/20
12/18
02/20
03/27
(date change for March)
04/17
05/15
06/19
07/17
08/21
09/18
10/16
11/20
12/18
Additional meeting dates, if any, will be posted here.
For directions to the meeting site at Tryon Arts & Crafts click here for the map on their web site, or contact us by email at:
Regular meeting dates have been designated as the THIRD Saturday of each month, unless that Saturday falls on a holiday weekend. If the regular meeting date falls on a holiday weekend, then the date will change to the SECOND Saturday - for that month only.
For directions to the meeting site at Tryon Arts & Crafts click here for the map on their web site, or contact us by email at:
Our first President, William Scott ("Scotty") presides at our first open meeting on February 23, 2008. We're "Up and Running"!!!!
George Matthews, founder and board member, explains "something" as Bobby Crisp, board member, listens attentively (or is it doubtfully???)
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