| 2010 Show Schedule Coming In June 2010 A week end dedicated to the art and skill of forging. Blacksmiths from all areas and representing many different skills and techniques will meet at Walter's shop in Henagar to work, sell and demonstrate all their various products and talents. We welcome everyone to come by and experience a glimpse of the past and discover its relevance today. ** April 10 Scottsboro, Al. Scottsboro Heritage Foundation **May 1 Valley Head, Al. Sweet Seasons Arts **May 16 & 17 Mentone, Al. Rhododendron Festival **May 22 Fort Payne, Al. Little River Canyon Center **June 5 Henagar, Al. Forge Festival **June 26 Fort Payne, Al. Little River Canyon Center **July 24 Fort Payne, Al. Little River Canyon Center **September 4,5,6 Mentone, Al. Labor Day Festival **September 12 Rosalie, Al. Ole Timers Festival **September 18 Fort Payne, Al. Boom Days **October 16 & 17 Mentone, Al. Mentone Color Fest **October 23 & 24 Rome, Ga. Chiaha Festival **October 30 & 31 Mentone, Al. MAAC Studio Tour **November 6 Fort Payne, Al. Little River Canyon Center Canyon Fest **November 13 & 14 Lookout Mountain, Ga. Art at The Bluff with Mae Gray Workshops and Classes Fire and Hammer 101- This 3 day workshop is structured for the novice. Everything from fire building to basic techniques used in most all forge work will be covered. Students will go home with a forged fire tool set of their making as well as a better understanding of the craft. Class starts on Fri. around noon and on Sat. at 9:00. Sunday's class will start at 10:00. Days are open ended to accommodate students. The cost of $500.00 includes 2 nights at The Mentone Inn and includes a full breakfast each morning. Lunch is included and will be served at the shop. Materials are included, but students will need a basic tool supply which can be purchased from us or brought along. Feb. 12,13,14 2010 Feb. 26,27,28 2010 March 26,27,28 2010 **other dates available. Call for info. Advanced Class June 18,19,20 2010 This workshop will concentrate on detailing and artistic techniques like leaf making. If you can forge in June you are a blacksmith at heart! It will be Hot! Cost and accommodations will be the same as the beginning class. |











| New Salem 2008 The sounds and smell of the forge attract young and old to sit and watch a while as the iron and the fire bring back old memories and create new ones. |
| Call us at (256) 254-8469 E-mail us at rhonda@waltersforge.com Write us at 886 Lee Chapel Rd. Henagar, Al. 35978 *web site design and maintenance by R. Howell. Contact sunsetironworks@yahoo.com for information and services. |



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