TRADITIONAL ARTS & ARMS MAKING WORKSHOP
October 6-12, 2012
Again, this year, as for many years in the past,
I will be teaching workshops at the
ARTS & ARMS MAKING WORKSHOP
at Conner Prairie in Noblesville, Indiana.
Connor Prairie’s hands-on classes offer you an opportunity to
work directly with some of the nation’s best craftsmen.
The small class size provides individual attention
from the instructor to further develop your skills.
WORKSHOPS I WILL BE TEACHING ARE:
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN DESIGN ELEMENTS
THE HUNTING POUCH CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN DESIGN ELEMENTS / FRAKTUR
Sunday only, October 7, 8 a.m-5 p.m.
Learn traditional Pennsylvania German Faktur and calligraphy with me as instructor.
Discover not only the techniques of drawing and watercolors, but also the history and design behind this art form.
Study early Pennsylvania German design elements and type styles that were used on longrifles, powder horns,
early frakturs scraffito redware, furniture, blanket chests and more.
Complete your own Pennsylvania German style fraktur.
THE HUNTING POUCH CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP
Mon. & Tues., October 8 & 9
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wed., October 10, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
SIX STUDENTS WHO TOOK THIS CLASS
HAVE WON RIBBONS AT DIXONS!
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN
HOW I MAKE A HUNTING POUCH.
By the end of this 2 1/2 day class, participants are able to walk out with a finished Hunting Pouch using my instruction.
During the class, my teaching includes historical reseearch, pattern development, applying the pattern to the leather,
cutting the leather, sewing AND... how I antique a pouch and make it look old.
CHECK OUT THE CONNER PRAIRIE WEBSITE
FOR INFORMATION ON ALL OF THEM.
The class size is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Call Conner Prairie at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or email info@connerprairie.org
for more information about other demonstrations, classes and reservations.
Reserve your seat today!
Weekend Classes
Saturday – Sunday, October 6 & 7, 8AM-5PM
Tinsmithing
Mike Runyon will introduce the art of working sheet tin into functional objects.
Tools and techniques of the tinsmith will be covered including layout, cutting,
Inkle Weaving
Sue Payne will show the completion of several powder horn or hunting straps.
Participants will learn about the material selection, loom design, warping the loom and weaving.
Carving
John Schippers will cover basic carving techniques. Using simple carving knives,
Basic Blacksmithing
Nathan Allen will teach the basics of blacksmithing, including how to use a forge,
draw, punch, harden and temper steel, and do forge welding.
Projects such as s-hooks, fireplace pokers, chain links and a fork will be made.
Pennsylvania German Design
Sunday ONLY – October 7, 8AM-5PM
Ken Scott will teach students the technique and artistry
of traditional Pennsylvania German fraktur and calligraphy.
In addition to learning the technique of drawing, inking and using water colors
students will learn the history and design of this art form.
5 Day Classes
Monday-Friday, October 8-12, 8AM-5PM
Hornworking
Southern Banded Horns by Art DeCamp is one of the five day classes.
Lathe techniques for turning horn and wood,
proper horn selection, scraping, heating, and shaping and coloring will be taught.
Engraving
John Schippers will cover the art of metal engraving. Basic design, tool selection and sharpening techniques will be covered.
2 1/2 Day Classes
Session 1
Monday-Tuesday, October 8-9, 8AM-5PM, Wednesday, October 10, 8AM-12PM
Traditional Barrel making
Nathan Allen will cover forging and finishing a skelp-welded gun.
This class is a combination of demonstration and hands-on work
which will show the steps of welding a barrel, making reaming and rifling tools
and finishing the inside and outside of the barrel.
Quill Working
James Blake will cover using authentic brain-tanned hides, developing traditional patterns,
process and dyeing quills, and applying quills to a project.
HUNTING POUCH CONSTRUCTION
Ken Scott will show you how to making hunting bags and pouches.
Pattern development and basic leather working techniques will be covered
as well as his unique antiquing methods.
Session 2
Wednesday, October 10, 1PM-5PM,
Thursday – Friday, October 11-12, 8AM-5PM
Finger Weaving
James Blake will be on the techniques for Eastern Woodland finger weaving.
Material selection, design, and techniques for use on sashes, pouches and bags will be taught.
Knifesmithing
Dwight Gallian will cover the history and manufacturing of a traditional hand-forged knife.
The class will include material selection, forging and finishing a functioning knife.
Folding Knife
Nathan Allen will instruct students how to build an 18th century style folding knife.
Traditional filing, bench work and heat treating skills will be covered in this class.
Evening Class
Tuesday, October 9, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Decorative Techniques for Redware Pottery
will show students how to lay a design, glaze and carve on
Pennsylvania German and early New England redware.
Students will be able to take home a piece of pottery.
Students will be able to take home a piece of pottery.
Photos supplied by Nathan Allen at Conner Prairie. Poster design by Jan Riser.
Thanks Nathan & Jan for all of your hard work.
