Subject: 1996 Dover Wrought Iron Conference

From: "Dr. Mark E. Williams" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 08:11:06 -0400

To One and all,

The Mid-Atlantic Smiths Association and the Delaware Agricultural Museum and
Village are co-sponsering the 16 th Annual Early American Wrought Iron
Conference, Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8 1996. The conference will be
held at the Delaware Ag. Museum, located at 866 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
19901.

On both days, the demonstrations start at 9 am and run until 4 pm with a lunch
break. On Sat. there will be Iron in the Hat drawing, an auction, Iron Contest
followed by dinner and a slide show by the demonstrators. Tailgate sales will
occur both days. Our demonstrators are Tom Ryan and Jim Wallace.

The cost: Adults  $45/ both days (after 1 Sept it's $55)
                  $30/ Saturday
                  $25/ Sunday

          Children  $12.50 per day or $20 for both days

Mail registration fees to the Ag. Museum at the address given above.

The subject of the Iron Contest will be Table Lamps. The lamps must be wired
and working - shades are optional. Cash ($$$) prizes will be awarded to the top
three lamps.

Don't forget to bring your favorite works or unique tools for the display
tables. Please remember to bring something for the auction and/or Iron in the
Hat drawing.

Confirmation materials will be sent upon receipt of registration.

A block of rooms has been reserved for 9/6 & 9/7 at the Quality Inn South of
the MUseum. For reservations, Call the Quality Inn at 302-734-5701. Make sure
to mention the conference at the Museum to get the conference rate.

The demonstrators:

Tom Ryan is currently setting up shop in the Philadephia area. While living in
England for a period of ten years, Tom apprenticed with one of Europe's best
blacksmiths. He continued his training as a journeyman blacksmith working in
many shops in France, the United Kindom, and the United States. Tom will
demonstrate a variety of techniques and hand forging.

Jim Wallace is associated with the National Ornamental Metals Museum. He
demonstrates a wide range of blacksmithing techniques including forge welding,
Damascus cutlery, sculpture and jewelry. Jim lectures on all aspects of the
well run shop with tips on layout, pricing, design, and general management. He
is experienced in contemporary, traditional, and architechural iron work.

If you have questions, you can email me or call the coordinator, Ray Noble -
800-220-3015 (during business hours).

See you there.

-- 
Dr. Mark E. Williams
Bldg N-159, Rm E-215
NASA/GSFC/WFF/EG&G
Wallops Island, VA 23337
804-824-1744
[email-masked]

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