Subject: BLACKSMITHING CLASS

From: [email-masked] (Marc Davis III )
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 15:22:00 -0800

I FOUND A BLACKSMITHING CLASS AT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE STUDIES IN 
DETROIT MICHIGAN. THERE ARE TWO CLASSES AVAILABLE BLACKSMITHING 
TECHNIQUES AND DAMASCUS INTRO TO PATTERN WELDED STEEL. THE CLASSES ARE 
BEING TAUGHT BY A BLACKSMITH BY THE LAST NAME OF RUEBEL FROM OHIO. DOES 
ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE TEACHER OR CLASS? THE PRICE IS $250 FOR 
ONCE A WEEK FOR 3 HOURS AND IS 12 WEEKS LONG. DOES THIS SOUND 
REASONABLE?

THANKS
 
MARC

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From: Matt Balent/HCS/CSC <Matt_Balent/HCS/[email-masked]>
Date: 18 Jan 96 9:15:14 EDT

Subject: BLACKSMITHING CLASS
-------on 1/11 Marc Davis III wrote:

THANKS
 
MARC
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I can't comment on the 'value' of the class vs others but I've requested a 
catalog from
CCS (since I live close by) and will post the information when it arrives.

- Matt Balent
member, Michigan Artist Blacksmith's Assoc.

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From: Matt Balent/HCS/CSC <Matt_Balent/HCS/[email-masked]>
Date: 25 Jan 96 9:58:56 EDT

I got a schedule of 'Extension' courses from the Center for Creative Studies 
(CCS)
which gives the following write up on the two classes:
Blacksmithing Techniques
Monday 7-10pm
Jan 22 - April 15 (12 weeks) $250
"Emphasizes the use of the traditional techniques of blacksmithing steel.  
Students
investigate forging, upsetting, riveting, collaring, wrapping, punching, 
twisting, 
and forge welding".

Damascus - Introduction to Pattern Welded Steel
Wednesday 7-10pm
Jan 24 - April 15 (12 weeks) $250
"An introductory course that explores the techniques of forge welding different 
alloys
of steel into decorative patterns to be used in jewelry, knifemaking, and 
sculpture.
Previous blacksmiting experience helpful but not necessary".

Extension courses are open to all.  These two are taught at the CCS main campus 
in
Detroit, MI (behind the Detroit Institue of Arts) in the Cultural Center.  For 
information
or to get on the mailing list for future course catalogs, call (313) 872-3118 
ex 520

- Matt

________________Original Message________________________________________
Date: 01/11/96 03:22:00 PM
Subject: BLACKSMITHING CLASS

THANKS
 
MARC