Niagara Region Schedule and News

Bob Corneck, Forgemaster

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Niagara Region Meetings

The regular meetings of the Niagara Region are held on the first Sunday of every month. Members of all experience levels are encouraged to attend to see the demo and work on projects. Anyone interested in blacksmithing can contact Bob Corneck or one of the members for information and come along to the next meeting.

The general format for our meetings is as follows:
     9:00 to 9:30 First demo of the day
     9:30 to 12:00 hands on practice of the skill demonstarted.

Currently there are lots of forges available for practice - (bring your own hand tools.
Also a "Green Coal" forge is dedicated to beginners who want to work on the basics.

     1:15 Iron in the Hat raffle
     1:30 to 2:00 Second demo of the day
     2:00 to 3:00 hands on practice of the skill demonstrated (or 4:00pm)

Contacts:
Bob Corneck (716) 741-4311 roberthc@att.net
Gene Beamer (716) 694-3932 gene@ckfs.com
Al Butlak (716) 894-7185 butlak1@mindspring.com

Always call ahead!


Niagara Region Regular Meeting Site

Andrew Chambers' shop--ArcIron Creations
Worthington Building, Buffalo, NY
839-3616

Directions to Andy's Shop:


Niagara Region Events

Day and Date Type of Meeting Location Special
Info
Demo Topics

July 19-20, 26-27, Aug. 2, 2008

"A Taste of Blacksmithing"
Beginning Blacksmithing Class

Amherst Museum, Amherst, NY

Pre-registration required.
Call the museum for a brochure
(716) 689-1440

Sunday
Aug. 3, 2008
All Day

Niagara Region Picnic and Hammer-In

Amherst Museum, Amherst, NY

Open to public after 12:30 PM

August 16, 2008

Scottish Festival

Amherst Museum, Amherst, NY



Demonstrators needed
in the shop

Contact Keith Price,
pricewingk@aol.com

Aug. 15-17, 2008

NYSDB Summer Picnic

Dream Lake Campground,
4391 Old Buffalo Road,
Warsaw, NY


The Blacksmithing Class is Back!

"A Taste Of Blacksmithing" - Beginners blacksmithing class--Amherst Museum, Amherst, NY
Dates: July 19-20, July 26-27 and August 2, 2008
Anyone interested in finding out about blacksmithing can check the Amherst Museum Website for details or call the museum: (716) 689-1440

A printable copy of the disclaimer form, which must be signed by all attendees at meetings, is available.

Last revised on: May 28, 2008

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