Texarkana College’s Community Education Department is proud to partner with Tinnin Farms to offer a unique, high‑demand Horseshoeing School designed to launch students directly into a rewarding career in the equine industry. With over 70 years of combined experience, our instructors bring extensive knowledge in horseshoeing, training, breeding, and coaching—providing students with an unmatched learning […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
In this three‑day workshop, students will craft a forged, full‑tang chef knife featuring a classic European‑style blade profile. The course covers all essential stages of knifemaking, including forging, grinding, heat‑treating, tool use, safety, material selection, and the fundamentals of kitchen knife design. Participants will work with high‑carbon steel and complete their knife with a hardwood […]
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.
