Jim Kelso 55 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sept. 29 - Oct.1 Looks like I'll be reloading my program from last year which I had to cancel because of the dreaded wild parsnip (seriously) Wild Parsnip Caution So I'll give a slide-talk : Opening to the Far-Green: Imagination and the creative process and a demo: Cold Forming Copper Fittings Using Uchidashi Tim should be announcing the rest of the program soon, but I wanted to get the dates up here ASAP. Hope a lot of you can make it. Always a good time. Link to post Share on other sites
owen bush 285 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I would love to come along but think I will be making the sword year a reocuring theme, hopefully see you there in 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 478 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Jim Kelso said: Wild Parsnip Caution Ouch! Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Kelso 55 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 21 hours ago, owen bush said: I would love to come along but think I will be making the sword year a reocuring theme, hopefully see you there in 3 years. I was sorely vexed to miss you guys last year... Link to post Share on other sites
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Jim Kelso 55 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 I was told a while ago that this is the lineup. Haven't got the official announcement. So far we have: Tim Wright Kevin Cashen Sam Salvati Justin Mercier Rick Barrett Jim Kelso Josiah Boomershine (maybe) Tim Zowada (Maybe) Plus a couple more... Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,746 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Is Sam going to demo getting tasered in the ass again? That would be worth the trip! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Emiliano Carrillo 245 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 If you bring more of that moonshine anything is possible! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Kelso 55 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Nothing official yet, Sam or otherwise ... Edited July 18, 2017 by Jim Kelso Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 138 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Where do I sign up to go there? It sounds like a wonderful learning experience! Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Kelso 55 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 I'll check with Tim on registration. Should be available soon. Here is material from last year: http://ashokanknifeseminar.com Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Kelso 55 Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 I'll post a link to the registration asap: Schedule: Friday, September 29 After 2:00 PM! Arrive at Ashokan, registration, unload gear. 4:00-5:00 Set-up forging areas Pavilion and Tent 5:00-6:00 Happy Hour Open Bar Lobby 6:00-7:00 Buffet Dinner 7:00-7:15 Introduction Lecture 7:15 – 8:30 Viking Spears and Construction – Justin Mercier Lecture 8:30– 12:00 Open Forge Pavilion Saturday, September 30 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 How to Make a Living as a Knife Maker Without Becoming a Weasel II – Kevin Cashen Lecture 10:00 - 11:00 Blade Forging – Sam Salvati Tent 11:00 - 12:00 Forge Welding – Justin Mercier Tent 12:00 - 1:00 Opening to the Far-Green: Imagination and the Creative Process – Jim Kelso Lecture 1:00 - 2:00 Lunch 2:00 - 3:00 Fundamentals of Mechanical Accuracy – Tim Wright Lecture 3:00 - 4:00 Hands On Class in Comparing Combat Knife Design – Bill McGrath Tent Learn knife katas to see how form follows function. Tent 4:00 - 5:00 How to Grind Forged Blades Like a Stock Remover – Kevin Cashen Tent 5:00 - 6:00 Cold Forming Copper Fittings Using Uchidashi – Jim Kelso Lecture 6:00 - 7:00 Dinner 7:00 - 8:00 Kitchen Knife Theory – Nick Rossi Lecture 8:00 - 9:00 Salt Bath Heat Treatment – Tim Zowada Pavilion 9:00 – 12:00 Open Forge Pavilion Sunday, October 1 Check out of bunk areas before 9:00 AM! 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 Fitting Guards and Handles – Nick Rossi Lecture 10:00 – 12:00 Knife Display and Show Dining Hall 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:00 Pack-up and clean-up forging areas 2:00 Departure Link to post Share on other sites
grpaavola 30 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I won't be able to make it this year.... But I should be able to next! to much family stuff going on. -Gabriel Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Mercier 65 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Registration for the event is now open. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Ashokan-Blade-Seminar-2017.html?soid=1102372299638&aid=tRG1zm53Cm4 Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 138 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I really want to go! I'll see if my school schedule interferes, maybe I should go next year when I'm 21... Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Gregory 6 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 4:47 PM, grpaavola said: I won't be able to make it this year.... But I should be able to next! to much family stuff going on. -Gabriel ...next thing you'll tell me is your appendix is trying to kill you, you or something... wish you were going to be there, bud. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Kelso 55 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 A slide from my talk: Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,746 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I remember that tsuba! Beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 76 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 11:14 AM, Alan Longmire said: Is Sam going to demo getting tasered in the ass again? That would be worth the trip! you bring that moonshine again and who knows what will get tasered this time! Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Mercier 65 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I suppose i should ask Kelly or whoever else may know what type of forge I'll be doing the welding demo in at the "tent" if its propane or coal =) I'll be doing a tricky non-linear wolfstooth forge weld and i want to practice this month with the right fuel and make sure my tools and material are all set before hand =) In theory it'll be easier to weld it in coal, but in my shop I mostly just use propane =) Link to post Share on other sites
J.Arthur Loose 102 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 ZOMG so many things to do and catch up on, but I have a commitment that weekend. Have fun, Jim, and everyone else! Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 76 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 If the shirts havent been made yet........ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
grpaavola 30 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 1:27 PM, Matt Gregory said: ...next thing you'll tell me is your appendix is trying to kill you, you or something... wish you were going to be there, bud. Now that my murderous, backstabbing, organ has been dealt with, I hope to at least start posting more on here. Sorry I been away! Anybody miss me? -with every bullet so far I guess -Gabriel Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 478 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Welcome back Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 76 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 On 9/15/2017 at 2:14 AM, Charles du Preez said: Welcome back Dude, SMH Link to post Share on other sites
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