21st Annual Arts & Arms Making Workshop
October 9-15, 2010
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Weekday Classes (5 days)
Mon.–Fri., October 11–15;
8 am–5 pm
$515/person ($495/member)
Kit Assembly
Learn to assemble a Jim Chambers rifle or pistol kit. Instructors Jim Chambers and John Weston will teach assembly and finishing techniques. Please contact Jim Chambers Flintlocks, Ltd. at 828.667.8361 or Jim Klein at 269.729.4407 to order kits. (tools required)
Stock Carving
Join Mark Wheland as he introduces the basics of carving rifles. Although specializing in Eastern Pennsylvania schools, techniques learned will apply to all carving styles. Using practice stocks, you will learn traditional carving skills such as tool sharpening, pattern layout and proper tool use. Hand finishing a rifle stock utilizing hand scraping techniques will also be covered.
(tools required/$100 materials fee)
Engraving
John Schippers teaches the art of metal engraving. Using practice pieces, learn basic design, tool selection and sharpening techniques. (tools required)