Tag: Spring 26

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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Let’s Talk About Kids

April 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

SATURDAY

Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to all persons concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts.

$55.00 Per Person

Business & Computer Technology (BCT) Building, Levi Hall

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, 75503 + Google Map
903-823-3270

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Let's Talk About Kids – April
Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to all persons concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts.
$ 55.00
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Let’s Talk About Kids

May 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THURSDAY

Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to all persons concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts.

$55.00 Per Person

Business & Computer Technology (BCT) Building, Levi Hall

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, 75503 + Google Map
903-823-3270

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Let's Talk About Kids – May
Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to all persons concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts.
$ 55.00
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Let’s Talk About Kids

March 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to all persons concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts.

$55.00 Per Person

Business & Computer Technology (BCT) Building, Levi Hall

2500 N. Robison Rd.
Texarkana, 75503 + Google Map
903-823-3270

Tickets

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Let's Talk About Kids – March
Let’s Talk About Kids is being conducted to provide information to families and children who are affected by divorce. The seminar is open to all persons concerned with family separation. Attendance is mandated for divorcing parents by the Bowie County District Courts.
$ 55.00
20 available
Quantity: 0
Total: $ 0.00