Travis Covington Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 May 4th, 5th and 6th 2012 Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild will hold The Second Annual Gathering Of The Blacksmiths at the Franklin Southampton County Fairgrounds at Courtland, Virginia. We will have more info soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Boregot Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks, looking forward to getting more info on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 The Gathering Of The BlacksmithsWhen: May 4th, 5th & 6th, 2011 Fees: $35 Entire Weekend/Spouses add $10/Under 18 free $15 Daily/Spouses add $5 $10 additional weekend charge after April 15th (See bottom of page to register)Where: Southampton County Fairgrounds 25548 New Market Road Courtland, Virginia 23837Time: Friday (4th) 12:00pm till 10:00pm Saturday (5th) 8:00am till 10:00pm Sunday (6th) 8:00am till 4:00pmFeatured Demonstrator: To be announced Farriers: Group demonstrations including horseshoesLearning Center: A chance to get your hands dirty learning blacksmithing techniques according to ABANA guidelines and included in full weekend registration feeViking Demonstrations: See some unique blacksmithing with these guysRing of Fire: Opportunity to forge and learn from others forgingFree Tailgating: With paid entry feeOther Happenings: Old Crafts Gallery open to anyone 50/50 Silent Auction Iron in the Hat Meals available by fairgrounds Bluegrass music Saturday night at 7:00pm Free tent camping & $20.00 a night for camper hookups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 The year should read 2012Our Featured Demonstrators will be Phil Heath and Clay Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 This is the newest flyer for the Gathering. Any questions I will be glad to answer.2nd Gathering Flyer 2.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 We will be joined by the Wood Turners Guild for the weekend. Things keep getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Here is the PDF of our latest flyer. We will have the prepay info on our website in the next few days.2ndAnnualGatheringBlacksmiths.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Come on out and try out our learning center. Our own Joe Gentile and Dennis (Bear) Short will be taking care of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 The prepay info and PayPal are on our website now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Blue Moon Press will be with us again selling their books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 We will have a portable forge built by Larry Ange with a new hand cranked blower from Blacksmith Supply in the IRON IN THE HAT. 1 dollar could get you a forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Remember price goes up $10 on the 15th of April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Only 3 weeks left. Get your registrations in before tomorrow and save 10 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'll be there Saturday.....gotta work Friday and teach Sunday School on Sunday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Things are building up. Looks like we will have a good turnout. Less than a week to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I was there last year and had a great time. There was a great bunch of people and a lot of different things going on for everyone in a very nice setting. The silent auction also had some very nice pieces in it. I am booked up at this time, so I can't attend. This conference should get bigger and better every year, so if you can make it, don't miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Thanks for your kind remarks Brian, You were the perfect demonstrator for the first one. If we make it this year we have a line up for next year that has only been seen once and probably will not be again. Less than a week to go come on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 The T Shirts for the Boy Scouts just arrived. They are awsome. Thanks Glenn and crew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithh999 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I was there last year and had a blast!! Brian was an awesome demonstrator and teacher and i learned things from him that i hadnt considered before but now put into practice every day now that im smithing fulltime. Due to prior commitments i will have to miss this years event but know that i will be there in spirit. And Travis you better save me a t-shirt!! Keith MMM Fab & Forge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 keith, I have an inside track we can get you one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Tomorrow is Thursday wich means only one more day until the best Blacksmithing event on tne East Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Tomorrow is the First day of the Gathering. Come on out. Tent Camping is free and Campers 20 a night. Clay Smith plans to forge a gun barrell something we all want to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick60 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Had a great time at The Gathering!!!! Seeing Phil Heath forge a very nice boot scraper, and demonstrate some joinery was a treat. Clay Smith made forging a tomahawk look as easy as tieing your shoes. His hammer control was phenominal. The blade was true and straight right off the anvil, no filing necessary except for sharpening the edge. Thanks TBG for hosting this wonderful event!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I will post pictures tomorrow. As soon as we can work up a real schedule we will anounce next years event. We made a mistake and didn't have a set schedule this year. I think things still went great. The learning center was well used and the demonstrations were first class. Thanks to everyone that helped make this a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Here is the link to my album. I will post some pics directly later.https://picasaweb.google.com/117684411369312166826/Gathering2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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