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| March 2007 | ||
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The Classical Blacksmithing School of Boston gets a mention in
The Boston Globe article 'In perfect dreams' |
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| November 2006 | ||
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The Classical Blacksmithing School of Boston will be holding Open Studio Nights on the following Tuesdays:
February 13th, March 13th, April 17th, May 15th, June 12th, and July 17th. These Open Studio Nights are
for current students who would like time in the studio to work on a project with access to equipment and
tools and limited instruction given. Call for fees and available space.
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The Classical Blacksmithing School of Boston is now offering gift certificates that can be redeemed for
any class or Open Studio Night--An excellent and unique gift for that "hard to buy for person!"
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| October 2006 | ||
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Carl is demonstrating at the Topsfield Fair for the 10th year! Quite a milestone. Come down and
see us if you are not already one of our faithful who make it a point to visit with us every year,
thank you we love to see you return year after year. Our purpose is to educate children and adults
about the history of blacksmithing and how important it was and is today. We can be found in Kiddie
Land between the front gate and the big parking lot to the right side of the fair.
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| July 2006 | ||
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Carl and Susan attended the Lowell Folk Festival. Again out educating the public about crafts and
craftsmanship. The festival featured Masters and Carl was asked to demonstrate this year. We really
enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to all who visited us at the festival.
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We had a drawing for the Classical Blacksmithing School of Boston and gave away two beginner blacksmithing
classes one to Drew K. of Lowell, MA, and one to Carol W. of Cambridge, MA
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| June 2006 | ||
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Carl and Susan were mentioned in
this newsletter by Cheryl Richardson.
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| November 2005 | ||
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Congratulations to Margot D. of Reading, MA and Susan M. of Watertown, MA. They were the winners
of our Topsfield Fair Drawing for the Introduction to Blacksmithing class. We'll be holding another drawing next month so send us your email address if you'd like to be entered to win! |
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| October 2005 | ||
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We'll be at the Topsfield Fair from September 30th through October 10th. Stop by and visit with us!
For information and directions to the fair, please visit the fair's website at
http://www.topsfieldfair.org/
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| July 2005 | ||
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The Classical Blacksmithing School of Boston
now offers a class in repoussé! We have recently made some scheduling changes and will
be adding new dates so check back often if you are unable to attend during one of the
currently listed dates.
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| April 2005 | ||
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Our new website for the Classical Blacksmithing School of Boston has been launched! | |
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Visit us at ResidentialDesign 2005 on April 6th and 7th! We'll be located in booth #735. | |
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Join us on Friday, April 15th, 2005 or Friday, May 6th, 2005 from 7:00-9:00PM for "Ironwork After Hours."
This blacksmithing crash course is designed for architects and design professionals.
Do you or your firm use forged ironwork in your projects or would you like to know more about this ancient fascinating craft and learn ways to incorporate it into your projects? Then plan on coming to this FREE night of fun. Bring a colleague or significant other with you for refreshments and snacks. A lecture on ironwork and blacksmithing will be given and an opportunity to try your hand at forging some iron to take home or back to the office. This lecture series is given by Master Blacksmith Carl Close Jr. he will explore the historical styles of ironwork as well as explain the rational behind successful design of scroll work and foliage. The grand finale of the night will be a hands on workshop on forging a scroll, collaring and leaf work. Don't pass up this opportunity to rub elbows with a master Craftsman and get some inside information that could make the difference. To RSVP for the event, please call Susan at 1-888-598-4642. |
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