Photo of Dale Morse at the Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing
Schedule of Events 2010
Because Old Dominion Blacksmith Association’s end of year remaining revenue is better that last year’s, we decided to book our demonstrators in advance; therefore we can publish our schedule for the complete year 2010 early. By having an advanced year schedule, it affords all of you the chance to plan to attend the events you want to see ahead of time.
What’s happening in 2010:
1. All Events are held the 2nd Saturday of each month except the one in October, which is the 1st Saturday of the month. No Event is ever held in December.
2. Professionals and non-professionals will demonstrate to ODBSA
3. We will have two Professional Artists demonstrators using iron as their medium.
4. There are 3 events where we are privileged to have delicious home-cooked meals provided by our Hosts.
5. 10 of 11 different locations in south central, east central, central, southeastern Virginia in 2010 where we will have our Events: Danville, Rustburg (twice), Evington, Collinsville, Waynesboro, Lexington, Appomattox, Bedford, Martinsville, and Boones Mill.
6. Five Events will be at some Blacksmithing shops that we have never seen before; always a favorite to all ODBSA members who want to see what others have in their shops. This is always Educational.
7. Hands on training (making your own tools). This is one of two hands–on occasions this year.
8. ODBSA members will be demonstrating at a large public historic event the Art of Blacksmithing. It’s hands on again. This is the first for ODBSA because the Organization putting on the festivities has Insurance covering the public that affords us this opportunity.
9. Watch it in person as they progress from making bloomery iron from the start with rocks (iron ore), using charcoal, to the finish with something hand forged with it. We might even be active participants in this bloomery process. Another first for us.
10. How to make a lot of simple hand-forged X-mas gifts. (A favorite and a repeat)
11. How to make Contemporary Sculpture Through Blacksmithing. Another first for ODBSA.
12. Is a fabricating shop the modern blacksmith? You decide. We’ll visit a large fabricating shop and see how it’s done. Another first.
13. Learn how to make a saw tooth trammel with candleholder and rush lamp holder not using a saw.
14. Learn how to make tongs and things from horseshoes.
15. See what one of best-known farrier/horseshoer in the world can do with a hot piece metal. It will surprise you what unique hand forged items that he can make.
16. How about sharpening a plow, putting iron rings on a barrel, making a horse head in iron, making a nine brain and/or rope handle or just learn blacksmithing from one of our best; just ask him and he will make it. He is everybody’s favorite blacksmith to “spin a yarn” or “tell a tale” and one of ODBSA members most requested Master Blacksmith demonstrator.
17. “Introduction to Joinery” presentation by a rising star in Blacksmithing. He will also be showing his talent at the ABANA conference in Memphis.
** Always check our Monthly Newsletter for more and exact details. It’s usually on the last page.
Other possible expenses: For those that want to participate: 50/50 raffle; raffle off items made/donated or an auction of items made/donated.
Most Events/meetings/shows start at 10:00 am and the demonstrators are asked to work until at least 3:00pm. Many times they work longer.
Refreshments are often times furnished (Donation Jar)
Lunch: is sometimes furnished by our Host and the normal cost is $6.00 and the money is taken when you sign in (the money for lunch goes to our host). Other times we go out to eat or brown bag it.
Reminder: You must tell me if you are planning on coming to any Event and if you change your mind, you also must tell me in advance of the Event.
January 9th at Jeremy Funderburk Evington Iron Works, Evington, Virginia
Demonstrator: Jeremy Funderburk
Subject: Modern Blacksmithing? (See how a fabricating shop works)
Note: You decide for yourself if a fabricating shop is really a modern day Blacksmithing shop. Jeremy started like us with “hammer and hand.”
Lunch: Brown bag it or go to near by country store (a couple of miles away)
www.evingtonironworks.com
February 13th at David Tucciarone’s SunRise in Rustburg, Virginia.
Demonstrator Master Artist Blacksmith/Educator Fred Crist
Subject: Presenting a touch of class: "Contemporary Sculpture Through Blacksmithing"
Lunch: Brown bag it or eat at any one of the many nearby places
Note: 1. This is the first time ODBSA has seen this type of demo.
2. John Elliott of Blacksmith Supply will be here with his truck full of new blacksmithing wares for you to purchase. www.blacksmithsupply.com
www.facristmetalsmith.com
Lunch: brown bag it, no places close to eat
www.leesauder.com
The Clover Hill Village event is called “The 145th Year of the Annual Meeting of Lee & Grant”.
Demonstrators: Old Dominion Blacksmith Association members. We will demo to the general public and learn from each other. We are planning on having many forges set up and roped off next to the old Blacksmithing shop where Richard Bartelt will be demonstrating. Ted Crockett will be dressed in his confederate uniform and will not demonstrate blacksmithing this day. We have permission to bring items to sell. How about bringing some hand-forged items (not for sale) to show to the public. We would like to have every member in attendance demonstrate something for at least a few minutes. Actors will be portraying Robert E. Lee, his Lieutenants and 200 - 250 others of the time period; some will have their horses. Make it family day if you wish. ODBSA will not have an admission charge for this Event and the Village has waived the admission charge of $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 for Old Dominion Blacksmith Association who demonstrate at their Event” (family members and your guests must pay their admission fee as well as our members in attendance that do not demonstrate.
Lunch: brown bag it or purchase it from the Historic Society that will be selling Brunswick stew or buy it from other possible vendors. The Village will have a free supper for all ODBSA blacksmithing demonstrators and immediate family (around 6:00 pm).
Note: This event is an exception to our normal events but it is an exciting opportunity for us to share what we know to the public.
http://www.appomattox.com/html/cloverhill_village.html
Lunch: brown bag it or eat at any one of the many nearby places
Note: Dale’s event is the most requested from our members. This is our 3rd year with Dale at his school.
www.vablacksmithing.org
June 12th at L.T.Skinnell’s Otter Hill Forge, Bedford, Virginia
Demonstrator: Master Blacksmith/Educator Jerry Darnell
Subject: (A) saw tooth trammel with candleholder and rush lamp holder and if time permits (B) tulip door latch.
Note: All Master blacksmiths have superb hammer control but I have not seen anyone that knows as much about blacksmithing and that works hot metal as fast as Jerry. This event is for those members who want to see something more advanced in hand forging.
Lunch: Provided by Barbara Skinnell and family/friends
www.millcreekforge.com
Demonstrator: Farrier, Blacksmith and Teacher Danny Ward, Martinsville, Virginia
Subject: Some of the simple things that he has learned to make over the years.
Note: Danny’s father and grandfather were blacksmiths/farriers and I know that he is a good blacksmith as well as one of the best-known farriers/horseshoers in the world.
Lunch: Brown bag it or eat at any one of the many nearby places
www.dannywardhorseshoeingschool.com
Demonstrator: Professional Blacksmith Gerald Boggs and an ODBSA Member for many years. Note: Gerald will be displaying some of his many Blacksmithing skills at the ABANA Conference this year.
Subject: “Introduction to Joinery”
Lunch: Brown bag it or eat at local country store that’s three miles away or Subway five miles away.
www.wayfarerforge.com
September 11th at Ron Howard’s Lonesome Dove Farm, Bassett, Virginia
Demonstrator: The most requested Master Blacksmith demonstrator by our members: Mr. Billy Phelps
Subject: Whatever you want to see made he can do it. He said he would start out by making a 9-piece braid and/or rope handle, this requires a lot of drop tong welding. Be prepared to see one of the best and enjoy a Day with Billy. One of the best self taught artist blacksmiths anywhere and the most requested Master Blacksmith from ODBSA members.
Lunch: Provided by Debbie Howard with help from family/friends
October 2th at David Hinsaw’s White Squirrel Forge, Danville, Virginia
Demonstrators: Apprentice Blacksmith David Hinshaw and Journeyman Blacksmith John Riddle
Subject: Making tongs and some items that one can hand forge from horseshoes.
Lunch: Provided by Rhonda Hinshaw with help from family/friends
Note: This event is the first Saturday of the month and not the second.
Subject: Making simple items for x-mas gifts.
Note: David’s November 2009 demonstration on how to “make some simple hand-forged items for X-mas gifts” was so interesting, enjoyable and a great learning experience that we will repeat again in 2010 with an array of new simple hand forged things we could learn to make for gifts.
Lunch: brown bag it or eat at any one of the many nearby places
www.storyandforge.com
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Directions:
Evington Iron Works
Jeremy Funderburg
314 Miles Lane-Hwy 24
Evington, Virginia 24550
434- 821- 1774 s
Directions:
Adjacent to the railroad tracts in Evington
From Lynchburg: go south on route 29 about six miles (not far from Sunrise Forge) turn right at traffic light onto route 24 west and continue for about six miles and it is on the right side — just before railroad tracks.
From Danville: go north on route 29 (about 44 miles) and turn left at traffic light onto route 24 west and continue for about six miles and it is on the right side— just before railroad tracks.
From Vinton: route 24 east to Evington (about 37 miles) immediately on other side of railroad tracks on left.
Other: because there is so many ways to get to Evington, please check your own map.
Parking: next to railroad tracks
SunRise Forge
David Tucciarone
9332 Ward Road
Rustburg, Virginia 24588
From Lynchburg go south on route 29 about six miles and then look on right side for his sign (Sunrise Forge). go south on route 29 about six miles and then look on right side for his sign. His sign is somewhat faded so look for his yellow mailbox
Clover Hill Village (near Appoxmatox, VA)
No address nor telephone
Directions:
From route 460 at Appoxmatox proceed East on Route 24, then approximately 1/2 mile past the National Historic Park Entrance, turn right on Route 627. Cross the next intersection (Route 631). The Village is about 500 feet on the Right
Germinal Iron Works
Lee Sauder
1365 Bird Forest Road
Lexington, VA 24450
Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing www.vablacksmithing.org
Dale Morse
200 West Twelfth Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
It's at the South River Complex:
Travelling 64 West, exit at Afton (at the top of the mountain) and continue travelling west on 250. Go through the first light at 340 as you come into town. The road Y's at the next light and you want to stay to the left. Cross the bridge and turn left at the next light which is Arch St. Go about 5 blocks and turn left on West Twelfth St. Proceed to the gate. At the gate is a guard and visitors can sign in and get directions to the school's space there. It isn't hard to find.
Otter Hill Forge Plantation Forge Iron From the Fire and Blacksmith Shop Shirley and Charlie Hanks Lynch Station, Virginia 24571 434-369-4519
Barbara and L.T. Skinnell
2732 Otter Hill Road
Bedford, Virginia 24523
1-540- 297-5817
From Bedford: Take route 714 which becomes ( Falling Creek Road) 0ut past Bedford County Nursing Home and go 5.5 miles across a cement bridge. At top of hill, turn right on route 715 (Otter Hill Rd) and go 1.8 miles. 2732 on mailbox. House on left.
From Roanoke: Take third exit off 460 by-pass. Turn right on to 714 and follow directions from Bedford. If using route 24 from Roanoke use directions from Moneta.
From Lynchburg: Take first exit off 460 (just past McDonalds)Turn left on to 714 and follow directions from Bedford.
From Moneta: Follow route 122 to intersection with route 24.Turn right on to route 24 and go 5.5 miles to "T" intersection with route 43.Turn left on route 43north and go 1.2 miles just past Pecks Baptist Church. Turn right on to route 715 (Otter Hill Rd) and go 1.6 miles. House on right. 2732 on mailbox.
From Altavista: (at by-pass route 43 exit) Take route 43 north for 1.8 miles. Turn right on to route 628 and go 8.3 miles to intersection with route 43 at Mentow Baptist Church. Go right on 43 North for 1.5 miles to intersection with route 24. Turn left on route 43 North and go 3.9 miles just past Pecks Baptist Church to route 715 (Otter Hill Rd) and go 1.6 miles.2732 on mailbox. House on right.
From Yellow Branch (routes 29 & 24 intersection) Take route 24 through Evington and over Big Otter Bridge for 16.5 miles. At intersection route 24 and 43 merge. Keep straight on 24 for 2.7 miles. At this intersection, 24 & 43 separate. Keep straight on 43 north for 1.2 miles just past Pecks Baptist Church. Turn right on 715 (Otter Hill Rd) and go 1.6 miles. 2732 on mailbox. House on right
Danny Ward Horseshoeing School http://dannywardhorseshoeingschool.com/
Danny Ward
51 Ward Road
Martinsville, Virginia 24112
276-638-7908
Directions: # 51 Ward Road, Martinsville, is 1 mile on the right side of Hwy 57 going toward Chatham (east from the intersection of Hwy 57 & 58). Because there are so many ways to get there, please check your own maps.
Lonesome Dove Farms
Debbie & Ron Howard
124 Pony Ridge Road
Bassett, VA 24055
276-647-8567
Directions: Use your own map or MapQuest
The following is MapQuest directions from Hillsville, Va
1. Start out going EAST on W STUART DR/US-221/US-58 toward S MAIN ST/US-52. Continue to follow US-58 E. 32.6 mi
2. Turn SHARP LEFT onto WOOLWINE HWY/VA-8. 4.0 mi
3. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRYSTONE PARK HWY/VA-57. Continue to follow VA-57. 13.4 mi
4. Turn LEFT onto BLUE RIDGE YACHT CLUB RD. 0.7 mi
5. Turn RIGHT onto PONY RIDGE RD. ??? mi
6. 124 PONY RIDGE RD is on the RIGHT.
Bobby & Jocelyne Floyd
816 Honeybee Rd
Long Island, VA 24569
434-335-5621
From South (Danville area) 29 North to Gretna-29 North Bus. In Gretna to traffic light. Turn right (40 east) go 10 miles to Mount Airy. Turn left on 640. Stay on 640 to 761. Turn right on 761. Stay on 761 You will see Straightstone Baptist Church keep on 761 and turn right on 3rd paved road from Church. Honeybee rd rte 639----- about 3/4 mile is the 2nd mail box on right (white #816) Turn right here . Gravel driveway is ½ mile .
From East (Brookneal) 40 West to Cody (brick country store) at Cody- turn right on 640 and stay on 640 to dead end. Turn left on 639- When you see sign of leave Halifax county enter Pittsylvania Co. it is 1st driveway on left –white mailbox #816 –Gravel driveway is ½ mile long.
From North (Lynchburg) 29 south to traffic light at rte24. Turn left (24 east) to 501. On 501 go south to Gladys (approx 8 miles). In Gladys at Texaco station (on your left) TURN RIGHT onto rte 761 to Long Island and cross railroad tracks and stay on 761 past Staunton river bridge for 2 to 2 and half miles. Turn left on rte 639 (Honeybee Rd) to 2nd mailbox on right about 3/4 mile(White box # 816) Turn Right. Gravel driveway is ½ mile. If using 501- Stay on 501 south to Gladys and follow above directions from Gladys
From West using Rte 40 Stay on 40 east until 10 miles past Gretna to Mt Airy. Turn left on 640 and stay until 761- turn right on 761 and stay on 761 (you will see Straightstone Baptist church) keep on 761 to the 3 rd paved road on the right. Turn right onto rte 639 Honeybee Rd. Our driveway is at the 2nd mailbox on right (white box #816). Gravel driveway is ½ long.
2400 Mt Airy Rd
Look for Charlie & Shirley's signs when getting close: If you have not been here before, please plan on extra, extra driving time because of the hills, mountains, turns and watch your roads carefully. Good Luck.
1. From the South (Gretna, Danville) going North & from the North (Lynchburg) going South on route 29: Take the VA-43 ramp toward ALTAVISTA / LEESVILLE. 0.2 miles Turn LEFT onto VA-43 / BEDFORD AVE. Continue to follow VA-43. 6.5 miles Turn LEFT onto CHELLIS FORD RD. 2.2 miles Turn LEFT onto MT AIRY RD 2 miles ((look for Mail Box on left with sign Iron from the Fire) Turn left at mail box onto narrow gravel road and their home is at the end.
2. From the West going East toward Bedford on route 460 Near Bedford take the US-460-BR E ramp toward VA-43 / BEDFORD. 0.3 miles Merge onto US-221 N / US-460 BR E. 1.0 miles Turn RIGHT onto VA-43 S / SOUTH ST. Continue to follow VA-43 S. 12.0 miles Turn RIGHT onto VA-43. 8.7 miles Turn RIGHT onto CHELLIS FORD RD. 2.2 miles Turn LEFT onto MT AIRY RD 2miles (look for Mail Box on left with sign Iron from the Fire) Turn left at mail box on narrow gravel road and their home is at the end
3. From Roanoke area you can also take VA-24 E / E WASHINGTON AVE. Continue to follow VA-24 E. 24.5 miles Turn RIGHT onto VA-24 / VA-43. 2.5 miles Turn RIGHT onto VA-43. 8.7 miles Turn RIGHT onto CHELLIS FORD RD. 2.2 miles Map 9: Turn LEFT onto MT AIRY RD 2miles (look for Mail Box on left with sign Iron from the Fire Forge) Turn left at mail box on narrow gravel road and their home is at the end.
