Since I had the opportunity to attend the introduction to bladesmithing class last September I have been thinking of getting back to take the the other class's it was a great experience that I always will remember.

The instructors for the fist was Jim walker then Burt Foster for the second, my thanks to both.

I learned a lot and had fun doing it and thanks to Mr.Cook as well who stopped by to share his knowledge and show the class some of his latest creations.

The Moran School of Bladesmithing is a very special place to me. I knew very little about the place back in 02 when I took the intro class under Joe Keeslar and Greg Neeely. I found out during that class just how intense I could get just soaking it in. I was really fascinated to say the least.

Since then I have taken several courses along with participating in the Spring and Fall Hammer Ins. The sights and smells associated with the school have become so familiar that I enjoy stopping in when I get the chance just to breath it in and meet the great variety of people who attend the classes. I consider the place a treasure for our generation. Lin

I have been remiss in not posting this until now; but since it is his birthday, and he started the looooonnnnnnggggg downhill slide; Brion" Too Tall" Tomberlin will be ably

assisting me in the basics class the first week of Nov.

Brion is a MS from Oklahoma also. It will be a great class. J R Cook and Bill Wiggins the first week and the Okies in the cleanup position on week two.

looking forward to it;

Mike

Thanks Mike, I got reverse really cranked up on that downhill too. I am looking forward to it. We can shown them some real Okie bladesmithing. Thank you for letting me assist.

Brion

Master Smith JR Cook has finalized the school schedule for 2011.

Master Smith JR Cook has finalized the school schedule for 2012. You can always check the ABS Website for the latest school information.

Contact:

Vickie McCorkle - Continuing Education for Texarkana College

[email protected]

telephone (903) 832-5565 x3015

Washington, Arkansas is located in southwest Arkansas, 8 miles north of Hope, Arkansas on State Highway 4, approximately 35 miles from Texarkana. This is a restored historic village of fewer than 200 residents.

Looks like a good group of classes!

Dan,

Texarkana College has had some changes in phone numbers.  My contact number is now 903-823-3015, email is [email protected]

 

Thank you,

 

Vicki McCorkle

Administrative Assistant

Continuing Education Division

Texarkana College

2500 N. Robison Rd

Texarkana, TX 75599

Phone: 903-823-3015

Fax: 903-823-3451

[email protected]

 

Master Smith Mike Williams has been appointed the new ABS Liaison to the William F. Moran, Jr School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College.

Mike Williams can be contacted at [email protected]

Today, I received the 2014 Brochure for the Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College and you can access it at this link to the ABS Website, Click: 2014 Brochure

I was notified today by Texarkana College that due to the increased cost of class supplies, the Dean of Continuing Education at Texarkana College has recommended that the price be increased for the Introduction to Bladesmithing class. The price will change from$850 to $950 starting September 8, 2014.

Yep. The cost of living and doing business. It's still worth it.

Yes everything is going up. The class is still a bargain. You can learn in two weeks what would take years.

Brion

I received the following email notice today that the Bunkhouse in Washington, Arkansas is longer available as lodging for our classes. See below:

Mr. Cassidy,

Debbie at the state park in Old Washington has informed us that the Bunkhouse will no longer be an option to stay at during Bladesmithing classes. Could you please take the information off the web site.

Thank you

Vicki McCorkle

Administrative Assistant

Office of Continuing Education

Texarkana College

Ofc. (903) 823-3015

Fax: (903) 832-3747

www.texarkanacollege.edu