Texarkana College Community & Business Education
Damascus Steel
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomClass will be held November 1-5. Instructor: Steve Dunn To register call us at (903) 823-3270.
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomClass will be held January 24-February 4 (2 week program) Instructors: Brion Tomberlin & Mike Williams To register call us at (903) 823-3270.
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis class is currently sold out, but you can call our number to be added to the wait list. Class will be held April 4-April 15, 2022 (2 week program) Instructors: Tim Potier & Jimmy Crowell To register call us at (903) 823-3270.
Slip Joint Folders
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis course of folder construction deals with the Slip Joint technique. The relationship of design, fit, finish, and component parts will be covered in great detail. Students should complete one folder by the end of the 40 hour class. This class is held Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm The instructor is Steve Dunn
Introduction to Bladesmithing-Hybrid Course
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThe Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing is a combination of both the online introduction course and the in-person introduction course. Built on curriculum designed by Bill Moran, the father of modern Damascus Steel and the founder of the first bladesmithing school, this course includes lecture and hands-on work […]
Introduction to Bladesmithing-Hybrid Course
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThe Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing is a combination of both the online introduction course and the in-person introduction course. Built on curriculum designed by Bill Moran, the father of modern Damascus Steel and the founder of the first bladesmithing school, this course includes lecture and hands-on work […]
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness […]
Spring Hammer-In
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomOffered by the American Bladesmith Society, Inc.Hosted by Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing Pre Register with the ABS below for the discounted price-Pre Registration closes April 4th, after that you will have to register at the door. The Spring Piney Woods Hammer-in, at the W. F. Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College, […]
Slip Joint Folders
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis course of folder construction deals with the Slip Joint technique. The relationship of design, fit, finish, and component parts will be covered in great detail. Students should complete one folder by the end of the 40 hour class. Class will be held July 31-August 4(Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Instructor: Steve Dunn
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness […]
Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomTo register for this course, please call our office at (903) 823-3270. The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing is a combination of both the online introduction course and the in-person introduction course. Built on curriculum designed by Bill Moran, the father of modern Damascus Steel and the founder […]
Introduction to Bladesmithing
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing - B.R. Hughes ClassroomThis 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness […]