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October 7
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October 11 - October 17
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October 17 - October 30
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19th Annual
Arts & Arms Making Workshop

October 11–17, 2008

Overview | 5-day Classes | 2 ½-day Classes | Weekend Classes
Weekday Classes (5 days)

Mon.–Fri., October 13–17, 8 am–5 pm
$490/person ($460/member)

Knife and Axe Making
Learn the intricacies of crafting knives and small axes from Hershel House, Melvin Lytton and Nathan Allen. Tools required.

Kit Assembly
Assemble a Jim Chambers rifle or pistol kit. Learn assembly and finishing techniques from Jim Chambers, Mike Brooks and John Weston. Contact Jim Chambers Flintlocks, Ltd. at 828.667.8361 or Jim Klein at 269.729.4407 by June 15 to order kits. Tools required.

Stock Carving/Patch Box Construction
Embellish your longrifle with carving and a custom-made patch box along with instructor Jim Klein. Using practice stocks, you'll gain traditional carving skills such as tool sharpening, pattern layout and proper tool use. Construction of a brass patchbox will also be covered. Practice stock available for purchase at the workshop. Tools required.

Engraving
Explore the art of engraving that can be applied to your gun. Using practice pieces, basic design, tool selection and sharpening techniques will be taught by John Schippers. Tools required.

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