Subject: Re: Guild of Metalsmiths' Workshops schedule & membership

From: [email-masked] (Gene Olson and Chris Wilson)
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 1996 14:21:31 -0400 (EDT)

>Would like info on the workshops....I don't have internet access yet.  Also,
>when and where is the conference this September?  And who do I need to
>contact about joining the Guild again? 

Here  you go Cynthia and anyone else in that boat. If You need a map contact
me off list, I can send you a gif or if you mail me your address I'll tie
one to the snail.

19th Annual Fall Conference 
Saturday September 28th, 1996 & Sunday September 29th , 1996
(formerly "The Madness")

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Guild of Metalsmiths, making it one
of the oldest blacksmith organizations of it's kind in the United States.

The 1996 Conference will be held on September 27 and 28, 1996 at the
Washington County Fairgrounds located near Stillwater, MN. Meals
will be served in the VFW building on the grounds. Camp sites are
available.(MAP)

A TWO DAY CONFERENCE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ART OF METAL WORKING,
INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND HOBBYISTS.

TO REGISTER PRINT OUT THIS FORM 

Registration Form

19th Annual Metalsmith Conference

(formerly Metalsmith Madness)

Registration - Print out and send in with your check.

Name            __________________________________________

Address         __________________________________________

City/State/Zip  __________________________________________

Phone           __________________________________________

FAX             __________________________________________

Email           __________________________________________

member $30 (includes Family)
nonmember  $35 (includes family)
Meal Ticket $20 per person
The late fee is $5 for registrations postmarked after Sept. 20th 
or taken at the door.

Make checks payable to 
 The Guild of Metalsmiths

Mail registration to:
 The Guild of Metalsmiths
Box 11423
St. Paul, MN 55111

PLACE:  Washington County Fairgrounds near Stillwater, MN  
        (all events are indoors)

DATE:   Saturday September 28th, 1996
        Sunday September 29th , 1996

FEE:    $30 members before  Sept. 20, 1996
        $35 members after Sept. 20th
        $35 nonmembers before  Sept. 20th 
        $40 nonmembers after Sept. 20th

MEALS:  Meals will be served on the grounds. 
        Cost of the meal ticket is $20 for four meals.
                        Saturday Lunch
                        Saturday Supper
                        Sunday Breakfast
                        Sunday Lunch
        Meal tickets may be purchased through advance registration
        (a very limited number of meal tickets may be available at 
        the gate, but don't count on this)
LODGING: Stillwater Super 8 Motel
         Highway 36, Stillwater, MN
         (612) 430-3900 or 1-800-800-8000
         Country side Motel ( a small ma and pa motel)
         I94 and co. Rd 19 (one exit west of Co. Rd 15)
         (612)738-2929

Camping: Tent and trailer camp sites are available  next to the building
         that we will be using.  Near the building are a limited number 
         of sites with hookups that are available on a first come first 
         served basis. Camp site reservation is not required.

The Demonstrators

Joe DelaRonde.

Since this year is the 20th Anniversary of the Guild of Metalsmiths, we are
inviting Joe DeLaRonde to demonstrate. Joe demonstrated at the first
"Madness" 19 years ago. Joe began blacksmithing in 1972 after buying a shop
from retiring master blacksmith Billy Vogelman in Iroquois, South
Dakota. Mr. Vogelman apprenticed in Wurtenburg, Germany, and Joe in turn
"apprenticed" under Mr. Vogelmand.

Joe now lives in Glorietta, New Mexico. Joe will demonstrate projects coming
from his experience in both North Dakota and New Mexico. His
primary interest is in reproducing iron accouterments associated with the
fur trade era and the American frontier west. This includes items such as
cooking utensils, camp sets, traps, knives, axes, froes, etc. His ornamental
work includes items such as hinges, door knockers, drawer pulls,
beds, tables, doors , etc.
Joe will demonstrate some of the items listed above plus a Spanish colonial
adz, spurs and ax. 

Gene Tokheim.

Gene is a graduate of Southwest State University with a B. A. in Studio
Arts. Gene has studied knife making in Norway on three occasions and
has attended knife workshops a t the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa, He
has taught traditional Norwegian, Telmark knife making at
Milan Village Arts from 1991- 1996 and in several Artists in the Schools
programs. His exhibitions include many shows in this area and a
permanent collection at the Vesterheim Museum. Additionally Gene is the
founder and owner of Tokheim Stoneware Pottery and hosts 2,00
visitors annually. He has had many stoneware exhibitions in this country and
Norway.

Gene's Demonstration of the Traditional Norwegian Telmark knife will include: 

     shaping the birch wood handle and setting it in the blade. 
     The making o the caps for the handle and the sheath 
     saddle stitching the leather sheath, forming the sheath over the knife 
     Historic overview of Norwegian knives 
     Display of Norwegian Knives by Gene and son , Luke. 
Gene Will demonstrate the Complete process of Norwegian knife and sheath
making on Saturday and repeat the same demonstration again on
Sunday.

Membership

Benefits of Membership in the Guild of Metalsmiths

   1.Six wonderful informative meetings a year, including demonstrations and
tours arranged by our program committee. 
   2.First crack at the 8 to 12 skill building workshops, held throughout
the year. (and a members discount to boot) 
   3.Four issues of our Quarterly publication, "The Metalsmith", a magazine
with informative articles on metalworking techniques, resources,
     members want ads, and more. 
   4.A chance to meet a lot of interesting and varied people with a common
interest in metalwork. 
   5.An opportunity to show your work at the Annual Fall Conference Gallery 
   6.An opportunity to display several pieces in the Gallery section of this
Web Site. 

Joining the Guild of Metalsmiths

You may join The Guild of Metalsmiths by sending your name, address and a
check for your dues,
(telephone number at home and work, email address, URL - requested but optional)
to the following address:

Guild of Metalsmiths
P.O. Box 11423
St Paul, MN 55111.

The annual membership fee is $20.00 which must accompany the application for
membership. All memberships are family memberships. Men,
women, persons of all ages, professionals and hobbyists are invited to join
The Guild of Metalsmiths. 

(If you do not wish to have your name published in the members directory,
sent to members, please indicate this in your application. We do not
sell our mailing list.) 

Workshops

The Education Committee has planned some 14 (count em) workshops 1996-7
starting in September.
Anouncements and registration forms will be mailed to members. Classes fill
quickly, so be sure to register
immemediately for those classes you are interested in. 

1996

September 21    Patination
                Instructors: Sam Campbell and Tim Alberg

October 5       Casting at Tunnel Mill
                Instructor: Jim Bremmer

October 19      Beginners Class
                Instructors: to be announced

November 2      Intermediate Blacksmithing
                Instructors: Bob Fredell and Pete Stanaitis

November 16     Beginners Class
                Instructors: to be announced

December 7      "Design Through Discovery"
                Instructor: Doug Johnson
                Site: to be announced
1997

January 11      Beginners Class
                Instructors: to be announced

January 18      Paul Hubler Workshop

February 1      Tong Making
                Instructor: Monty Bygd
                Site: To be announced

February 15     17th and 18th C. Blacksmithing Techniques
                Instructor: Tom Sanders

March 8         Paul Hubler Workshop

March 22        Beginners Workshop
                Instructors: to be announced

April 5         Paul Hubler Workshop

April 12        Hammer Making with Ollie
                Instructor: Ollie Juaire
                Site: His Shop

 The Studios of Gene Olson and Chris Wilson  Metals, Stone, Mixed Media
  8600 NE O'DEAN AVE, ELK RIVER, MN 55330
  URL: http://www.concentric.net/~mettlewk/