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The 10th Annual Combo-Demo: Blacksmithing Demonstration & Metal Arts Exhibition

All-Day Demonstrations

FINAL DEMONSTRATOR LINEUP
  • Mary Jo Emrick-Georgetown, TX   Metallurgy/Welding
  • Janelle Engel with Michael Cawthron Austin,Tx    Forging a Turtle
  • Su Howeter  New Berlin, TX   Forging for the Garden and Plant forms
  • James Helm Hem Helm Enterprises, Forging Division  FIF Champ
  • Floresville, Tx
  • Tobin Nieto  Stonehaven Knives  FIF Champ  San Antonio, Tx ​                                                   
  • Richard DelaHoussaye and Patrick Taylor Iron Smelt- Louisiana Metalsmiths Asso. Carencro, La.

                               2020 COMBO-DEMO February 22, 2020     
                             Steephollow Forgeworks  Bryan, Tx 
 

           The Combo-Demo will feature 2 smiths in the morning and 2 after lunch.   
          
  Not to mention the Iron Smelt outside next to a tent that will have volunteer blacksmiths doing short demos for those that can not squeeze inside.             
 Several Forged in Fire Winners and contestants will be at this year's event. They may do a brief demo and a panel discussion for those interested in sharp pointy things. Come meet these Texas Knife makers who  have participated in one of the most watched shows on TV.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  •         9:00 am Announcements will be begin
  •         9:30-11:30am   Demos begin
  •         11:30am Live auction
  •          12-1:30pm lunch
  •          1:30-4:00pm  Demos begin
  •          4:00pm  Bloom comes out of smelt
  •    Spread the word. The 2020 Combo-Demo is going to be a good one.

Artist Gallery

    Metals artists are welcome to participate by bringing their artwork for exhibition!  Some of our exhibitors include:
Ziwa Forge
K Alexander​
Suraiya Howerter

Competition Item

 COMPETITION ITEM for 2020 Combo-Demo
The competition item for this year's Combo-Demo is an 8 inch Divider. Plain or Fancy first of all they must work. Then Style and creativity.  
​Past Competition Items

Copper Kinetic Sculpture Class
​with Patricia Wynn

​This copper class involves creating a kinetic sculpture for the yard or garden. Cutting out sheet copper, cold forming shapes, brazing structural parts together are some of the skills required.
The class is $120+tax and all materials and tools are provided. Classes can be purchased at steepforge.com/products. The class is held at Steephollow Forgeworks shop at 7286 Mesco Dr. Bryan, TX 77808.
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When: Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 8 AM - 5 PM
​Where: Steephollow Forgeworks  7286 Mesco Dr. Bryan, TX 77808
      The Event is FREE to all attendees but book your classes before they fill up!

2020 COMBO-DEMO VENDOR LIST
The 2020 Combo-Demo will have a record number of vendors. Here is the list as of now. More will be added.
*Gizmos Fabrications-Propane Forges
*Anyang Power HammersUSA- Power Hammers and Forging Presses[James Johnson will be bringing a 25 ton forging press] anyangusa.net
*Texas Farriers Supply- Anvils, Tongs, Coal, Knife supplies, 
*Matt Marti- forging hammers and sledges
*Bounty Forge and Steel Wool-Blacksmith items from their forge
*Blacksmithtools on Instagram- Andrew Alexander always brings the best used tools available
*Mark Ling Blacksmith-Coke, Tools
*Terry Dunn-Exotic and Stabilized wood for Knife scales
*To The Point-Knife Sharpening Service
*Two Basterds Tx Smithy& Supplies- Recyled Hammers and tools
*Stringbean AKA Ricard Lowery- Used Blacksmithing Equipment
*Estes Forge- Terry Estes- Used and improved Anvils, leg vises, Swage Blocks, amd More
*Blackhawk Forge and Mill- Blacksmith Tools and Custom cut wood
*Goodwin Homestead- Broom Maker and Fiber artist
*Erthy Pottery-Original every day use Pottery
*Jake Sewell- Tomahawk Maker- Jake will bring a throwing cage to learn how to throw a tomahawk.
*Huse Knives- James Huse custom Knives
*Epting Knives- Ricahrd Epting is also a Demonstrator
*Phenix Knives- Cowboy Symanski Is also a Demonstrator

If you are a Vendor and plan to attend please give us a call and we will include you on this list.
Book a Blacksmithing Class
The 10th annual Combo-Demo will be February 22, 2020 at Steephollow Forgeworks in Bryan, Texas. This celebration of Blacksmithing…….a combined meeting of all the clubs in Texas and Louisiana, will feature “up and comers” and old reliable smiths.  This one-day event free-of-charge will also include an iron smelt, tailgating, vendors, live music, food, art displays, live and silent auctions. Come early or stay late. Artists are welcome to display, sell, or promote their work. The public is invited to come see what Blacksmithing is all about. Blacksmithing is not dead it’s ALIVE at Steephollow Forgeworks February 22, 2020.
     An iron smelt led by Richard DelaHoussaye from Louisiana will begin on Friday with the construction of the furnace. The smelt will be scheduled to be finished by 4pm Saturday. If you would like to be involved, just let us know.
     Vendors like James Johnson with Anyang Hammers will have one of his hammers available for a test drive (he is also a Chili Forge dealer) and Richard Epting- knife maker. Eptingknives.com.  Also, www.texasfarriersupply.com

February Hammer Making Blacksmithing Classes

Day-long classes with Lyle Wynn and Stan Bryant
                                          Mississippi Forge council
Monday  2/17/20-- Friday 2/21/20 will be hammer making classes. Make a 2-3 pound rounding forging hammer. Participants will work in pairs, striking with sledge hammers for each other to forge a hammer. Lyle Wynn and Stan Bryant are full time teachers from "The Tools to Make the Tools Blacksmithing School" in Mendenhall, Mississippi. They come to Steephollow Forgeworks once a year to offer these classes. Don't miss this oppurtunity to learn from 2 of the best instructors in the United States.

​All classes are $175 plus tax/student.  The hammer classes are going fast. Reserve your spot here or call us at 979-776-2864.
Go to steepforge.com click on the store to buy a class.

Live Music @ Noon

The live music at lunchtime will once again feature Joey Mcgee.  Joey is a hard working local musician who is quickly gaining regional and national attention every day.
Special Thanks to Joey McGee for his music at last year's event.  Check out his latest music and events on his website or facebook page.






Blacksmith Classes Taught by Jeff Lee

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     There are very few places in Texas to learn the art of blacksmithing.  We look forward to hosting you in our shop to pass on the knowledge we have gained through our study and practice.  
    
Classes Coming Up!
                                                                                                                             
    Beginner Class Descriptions

     Cost $175 plus tax
     8am-5pm
Basics:
     Holding Hammer
     Standing at anvil  
     Swinging hammer 
Techs:    
     Long and short tapers
     Two-sided taper
     Slitting
     Drifting
     Chisel work
    
These techniques will be used to make leaf shapes and a horsehead bottle opener.  Materials provided and we will take a one hour break for lunch.
Class Requirements
  • Closed-toe boots or shoe, boots especially steel-toe are preferred
  • Full length pants or durable cotton or denim material
  • Polyester & Synthetic clothing materials are easily damaged and flammable.  Wear fiberous and cotton materials to class
  • Safety glasses (provided)
  • Gloves optional
  • Be ready to work Hard, Get Dirty and Have Fun!
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One of a kind ironwork.  forged and fabricated in texas.


Hours

M-F: 8am - 5pm

Telephone

979.776.2864

Email

info@steepforge.com.com