September 17, 201411 yr 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
September 22, 201411 yr Author 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
September 24, 201411 yr Author 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
October 9, 201411 yr Author 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
November 2, 201411 yr Author 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
November 7, 201411 yr 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.
November 7, 201411 yr Author 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
November 7, 201411 yr 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.
November 8, 201411 yr Author 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
November 20, 201411 yr 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
February 18, 201511 yr Author 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
February 18, 201511 yr Author 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
February 19, 201511 yr Author message from aleccontact me through the contact form of my website that is best! Www.alecsteeleblacksmith.com
May 17, 201511 yr Author dont know if anyone has contacted Alec about this but unless some do he will probably not do it.
May 22, 201511 yr I'm on the fence unfortunately. Though id love to come will let you know i august for what ever good that is.
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