THE FOOTHILLS OF THE CAROLINAS BLACKSMITH GUILD
The 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). Below are a few links to some ABANA affiliate information.
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 (purchased by the Guild for raffle - valued at $120.00) (This magnificant book was generously donated by ASTRAGAL PRESS - valued at $34.00.)
We are pleased to announce our new monthly feature - "IRON IN THE HAT". "Iron in the Hat" began with the June meeting and is a raffle which will be conducted monthly for a chance to win items which have been hand made, hand forged, purchased, and/or donated for this purpose. The proceeds from "Iron in the Hat" raffle drawings will be used to assist in the funding of some of the Guild's on-going expenses. At the June meeting, there were two members who went home with sets of 2 ABANA CD's (compendium of issues of ABANA's Anvil Ring and Hammer's Blow)! Two more sets of these CD's will be raffled at the July meeting.
"Iron in the Hat" tickets are available for $1.00 per ticket, at the beginning of each meeting and the drawing will be held at approximately 12:00 NOON.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS "IRON IN THE HAT" - to be drawn at the December meeting. Tickets for the Christmas drawing are also available at each meeting until the drawing at the December meeting (12-18-10) for $5.00 each.
Items for the Christmas "Iron in the Hat" :
Please be sure to check out their link on our Links of Interest page.
More items are coming - - Keep watching as the list gets updated!
OUR NEXT MEETING DATE IS - - - -
JULY 17, 2010 (9 am to 4 pm)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Meetings are 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!
That's all I have for now but if I think of something else, I'll be sure let you know!
John
All meetings are from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the blacksmithing facility at Tryon Arts & Crafts, located at Harmon Field in Tryon, NC. 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 . . . .
02/20
03/27
(date change for March)
04/17
05/08
06/19
07/17
08/21
09/18
10/16
11/20
12/18
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:
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"Exploring the Arts" day at Tryon Arts & Crafts
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First FCBG meeting at Tryon Arts & Crafts blacksmith facility.
