the iron dwarf Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 who would be interested in a blacksmithing event here in the east midlands next september? there may be one being planned, watch for more news later. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 here is one of the other events organized by the same guy, it is twice a year and he does several other events as well. http://livinghistory.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=35415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Budd Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 assuming dates work out, then count me in :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 that is great news Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 looks like the dates will be 25th to 27th september 2015 location john lowther scout camp near my shop ( NN14 1QF ) good access by major roads, we are 1 mile from junction 7 on the A14 making A1, M1, M6 and A14 easy holiday inn within 1 mile camping on site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 decided to look at another venue about 8 miles away as the first one has very limited parking and I could not find out about renting a field close by, new venue has parking for several thousand cars. just awaiting a reply from them before more details can be anounced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 still awaiting their reply so will soon start to consider other places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 01efbba9db90292bc3063897c67408f6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 dont know the caterers menu yet but food may be available from 6am to 12pm rather than 9.30am till 5pm, as well as our caterers the venue has a cafe and bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonjic Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I would try and pop along for a bit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero_sum Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 This could be fun; book early enough and popping over to England isn't much more expensive than a Friday night out...I need to keep these dates in mind. Hard to know ahead right now for me though. I'd be a maybe/ pending yes. So a useless on the fence answer there haha. In general though, well done putting in the leg work to get things rolling! Things don't happen without people like yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 we hope in the next week to be able to let you know about some of the things happening there, have to talk with those who want to demo / talk / do anything else first. when there is news it will be here and on FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Probably me as it is nice and local,I shall wait however to see who is confirmed for demos before saying for definite. Thanks for posting info here as I do not use FB regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 early days yet but I can confirm that Dave Budd has said he will be there with a ground forge awaiting news from someone who demo's bronze casting and a friend who makes English wheels amongst others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 6f39fc597bffa1e060f1b8fa2c12cf04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 How long for each competition? 30mins, 1 hr, 90mins, 2 hrs, half a day, all day, team or individual?????? Newbies or professional ? Materials supplied obviously, tools supplied or specified ? If they don't know what they are making, how do they know what tools to bring, competitors usually bring too many, but leave the ones required in the workshop. Individual items or to a sample? Preparation and finishing times in with time allowed or seperately ? Are the competition pieces are all going to be different each day/hour, because if you are running them over a three day period, there will be potential competitors watching to see what is to be made, then go away and practice and come back later. Far better to give an idea of what is to be made so that all are on the same understanding. Exception to this is making to match a sample. Lists can then be drawn up applicable to times etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm well up for it. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 If work rota runs to course I will be free that weekend. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 we have news was discussing today with Alec Steele about running a course for making tools to make hammers, if people are interested in it we will see if it can be done. more to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 here is a post from Alec on facebook Alec Steele "Having learnt the "Tools to make tools" curriculum while studying with Brian Brazeal and subsequently teaching and demonstrating the techniques around the world, I think it would be brilliant to bring it to the UK. The feedback from our demonstrations at the IBF was fantastic and I would love to open up the opportunity for others to learn some of the core principals of the tools to make tools curriculum and subsequently forge to finish their own tools in a director/striker team over three days of this event. I would love to hear some feedback so we can ascertain whether this will be viable. It will likely be open for 6-10 people only and last the whole course of the event. Allowing you to get an insight into the tools to make tools curriculum and bring home the key tools the curriculum is based around." if anyone is interested I can relay messages. Dave edited to add the removed CRs when I posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 message from aleccontact me through the contact form of my website that is best! Www.alecsteeleblacksmith.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 dont know if anyone has contacted Alec about this but unless some do he will probably not do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm on the fence unfortunately. Though id love to come will let you know i august for what ever good that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'd love to come, work permitting. And funds permitting, to take Alec's course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 thank you ratel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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