Damascus Steel

January 20, 2025 @ 8:00 am January 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Basic patterns will be included in this detailed study of Damascus. Attention will also be given to pattern variations, pattern manipulation, etc. By the completion of this course a student is expected to be able to consistently produce Damascus blades of excellent quality in a variety of patterns. As a prerequisite , participants should have completed Introduction to Bladesmithing at Texarkana College, or have reached the level of Journeyman Smith.

Class will be held March 11-March 15, 2024 Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Instructor: Mike Williams

To Register call 903-823-3015

$900.00

Hammer and Tongs

March 10, 2025 @ 8:00 am March 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

The purpose of this class is to teach proper steps and procedures in making important tools for blacksmithing or bladesmithing and will include making tongs and a forging hammer.

For more information call Kadie Allen at 903-823-3015

$900.00

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Introduction to Bladesmithing

April 7, 2025 @ 8:00 am April 18, 2025 @ 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

continuing.ed@texarkanacollege.edu

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Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing

February 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am February 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

To register for this course, please call our office at (903) 823-3270.

$1400

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 of the first bladesmithing school, this 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. 

The Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing course is structured in two parts. Part one includes the online introduction to bladesmithing course which covers the terminology, procedures of forging, heat treatment, forging, and grinding of blades. Part two of the hybrid course includes in-person training at the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College where participants will develop the skills learned on the online platform in a hands-on setting. Upon registering for the hybrid introduction course, participants will receive login information and access to the online program at learnbladesmithing.com. Students must complete the online program prior to attending the in-person training. Please contact Don McIntosh at mcintoshknives@gmail.com for further information/questions.

Hybrid Introduction to Bladesmithing Refund Policy: Students may request a partial refund of $1,150 up to three weeks prior to the in-person start date of class. Students may request a full refund of $1,400 within 24 hours of purchase of program.

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Handles and Guards

May 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am May 23, 2025 @ 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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Bladesmith Open Shop

June 4 @ 5:30 pm June 25 @ 8:30 pm

Each Tuesday in the month of June you are able to experience our Open Shop in our Bladesmith Shop. You are able to come and use our shop and all tools to work on your knifemaking. Must have knowledge of tools used to make knives. Each ticket below is for each night available.

Ages 15 & UP-Anyone under the age of 18 , must have signed waiver by parent!
$30.00

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Handle and Guards

November 11 @ 8:00 am November 15 @ 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

Class taught by : Mike Williams

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November 11 @ 8:00 am
End:
November 15 @ 5:00 pm
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2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States
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Introduction to Bladesmithing

October 14 @ 8:00 am October 25 @ 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.

$1150

Class will be held October 14-October 25, 2024 Monday-Friday 8a-5pm

Instructors:Brion Tomberlin and Greg Neely

To register please call 903-823-3015

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States
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Slip Joint Folders

August 5 @ 8:00 am August 9 @ 5:00 pm

$900.00

This 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 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) Instructor: Steve Culver

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Texarkana, Texas 75503 United States
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Junior Bladesmith

March 26 @ 5:30 pm April 30 @ 8:00 pm

This course Is designed to give our younger Bladesmithing enthusiast an opportunity to try some hands-on forging. Forging to shape, grinding and heat-treating techniques will all be covered in this three-day discovery course.

Ages 14-17

Class will be Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm for 6 weeks. All supplies included.

Taught by: Don McIntosh

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