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Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing

January 10, 2026 @ 8:00 am – January 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing combines both online and in-person instruction. Built on the curriculum developed by Bill Moran—renowned as the father of modern Damascus steel and founder of the first bladesmithing school—this course offers a blend of lecture and hands-on experience.

Designed for individuals interested in crafting high-quality, hand-forged blades, the course covers essential topics such as metal selection, blade function, and design variations. Students will learn techniques including hammer forging, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering.

Please follow the link to register! Texarkana College Community Education Registration Form

$1400

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

Introduction to Bladesmithing

April 13, 2026 @ 8:00 am – April 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Course Overview:
This two-week course combines engaging lectures with hands-on experience, perfect for anyone interested in crafting high-quality, hand-forged blades. Participants will explore metal selection, blade functionality, and various design styles. Key techniques such as hammer forging, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught in detail.

Students will create semi-finished blades and evaluate them for cutting performance, edge retention, hardness, and flexibility. By the end of the course, most participants will have produced a blade capable of meeting the cutting and bending standards of the American Bladesmith Society’s Journeyman test.

Please fill out this form to register! Texarkana College Community Education Registration Form

$1150

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

Handles and Guards

May 18, 2026 @ 8:00 am – May 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Instructor: Mike Williams

This hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay, and blade finishing.

What to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden tang blade will be provided, and if time allows, students may begin working on an additional blade in the shop.

$900.00 Per Person

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Handles and Guards – May
This hands-on course covers detailed techniques for crafting and finishing knife handles, including both full-tang and hidden tang styles. Students will explore the art of guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay, and blade finishing. What to Bring: Please bring one full-tang blade ready for fitting. A hidden tang blade will be provided, and if time allows, students may begin working on an additional blade in the shop.
$ 900.00
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Damascus Steel

March 13, 2026 @ 7:00 am – March 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Instructor: Don McIntosh

Damascus Blade Patterns
This in-depth course explores the fundamentals of Damascus steel pattern creation, including basic designs, variations, and advanced manipulation techniques. Students will gain the skills needed to consistently produce high-quality Damascus blades in a variety of patterns. By the end of the course, each participant should be able to craft a finished blade to take home.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Bladesmithing at Texarkana College or achievement of Journeyman Smith level.

$600.00 Per Person

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Damascus Steel
Damascus Blade Patterns This in-depth course explores the fundamentals of Damascus steel pattern creation, including basic designs, variations, and advanced manipulation techniques. Students will gain the skills needed to consistently produce high-quality Damascus blades in a variety of patterns. By the end of the course, each participant should be able to craft a finished blade to take home. Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Bladesmithing at Texarkana College or achievement of Journeyman Smith level.
$ 600.00
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Hunting Knives – Using Full Tang Construction

February 6, 2026 @ 8:00 am – February 8, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Instructor: Don McIntosh

In this class, students will learn the art of forging a knife where the blade, bolster, and tang are crafted from a single piece of steel—known as integral design. With the addition of a custom handle, each knife becomes a unique and highly durable tool. By the end of the course, students should be able to complete and take home their own finished knife.

$600.00 Per Person

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Integral Hunting Knives – February
In this class, students will learn the art of forging a knife where the blade, bolster, and tang are crafted from a single piece of steel—known as integral design. With the addition of a custom handle, each knife becomes a unique and highly durable tool. By the end of the course, students should be able to complete and take home their own finished knife.
$ 600.00
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Chef Knives W/ Optional Cutting Board Class

May 5 @ 8:00 am – May 9 @ 5:00 pm

In this five-day workshop students will complete a forged, full tang chef knife with a classic European blade profile.  All aspects of knifemaking will be covered, including forging, griding, heat treatment, safety, tools, material selection and kitchen knife design theory.  The blades will be high carbon steel with a hardwood handle.  Students should expect to complete one 6-8” chef knife.  Beginner bladesmithing skills are strongly recommended but not necessary.

Instructor will be Brion Tomberlin

$900.00

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Introduction to Bladesmithing

October 13 @ 8:00 am – October 24 @ 5:00 pm

$1100

This 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 and flexibility. Most participants should be able to
make a blade that is capable of passing the American Bladesmith Society Journeyman test for cutting and bending by the end of this course.

Class will be held October 13-24, 2025; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Instructors: Brion Tomberlin and Greg Neely

To Register/Enroll:

Please Note: Online Registration is Not Available.

To begin the enrollment process, please visit our office in person at the Community and Business Education Center located in the Nelson Administration Building on TC Campus.

If you live outside the Texarkana area, you may email us at: continuing.ed@texarkanacollege.edu to request a registration form and arrange payment over the phone. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For questions about this course or the enrollment process, please call 903-823-3382 or 903-832-3270.

Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing – B.R. Hughes Classroom

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States + Google Map

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Introduction to Bladesmithing

April 7 @ 8:00 am – April 18 @ 5:00 pm

This 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 and flexibility. Most participants should be able to
make a blade that is capable of passing the American Bladesmith Society Journeyman test for cutting and bending by the end of this course.

Class will be held April 7- April 18, 2025 Monday-Friday 8a-5pm

$1100

To register please call 903-823-3015

Texarkana College Community & Business Education

(903) 823-3270

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Handles and Guards

May 19 @ 8:00 am – May 23 @ 5:00 pm

Includes detailed information on handles, both full-tang and narrow tang, guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay work, finished blades, etc.

**You will need to bring One full tang blade ready for fitting. We will supply a hidden tang blade, and if time allows you can work on one in the shop

$900.00

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