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          We saw the Gator on ESPN!!

          We saw the Gator on ESPN!!

          Imagine my surprise on Friday night, when a flood of texts and tags came in with pictures of the Gator on ESPN! I couldn't believe my eye...
          Blacksmithing Classes- Open for Registration

          Blacksmithing Classes- Open for Registration

          Classes open in January! Enjoy small class sizes in an open air environment, with a mask requirement for all participants. Options availa...
          Holiday Gift Certificates are Available now!

          Holiday Gift Certificates are Available now!

          Sometimes the best gift is something you can look forward to! Put a smile on your loved one's face with a Gift Certificate to a hands-on ...
          Looking Forward

          Looking Forward

          Beginning in September, I will be offering take-home cold-working metal kits.
          Visiting Demonstrator, Doug Wilson

          Visiting Demonstrator, Doug Wilson

          Doug Wilson will be the featured demonstrator at the NORTH FL Regional Statewide Conference meeting, hosted at Leslie Tharp’s teaching shop
          “Lighting of the Gator” event set for Dec. 3

          “Lighting of the Gator” event set for Dec. 3

          The “Lighting of the Gator” ceremony is set for Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 6 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner
          Fall Begins with [Fe]ver

          Fall Begins with [Fe]ver

          As many of you know, over the last several years I've worked to build my teaching program. I've really enjoyed sharing the experience of...
          Local Metal Artist Finds Beauty Through Sparks And Flame

          Local Metal Artist Finds Beauty Through Sparks And Flame

          By Kylee Gates August 1, 2019 Arts and Entertainment, Florida Good The clanking of a hammer against metal can be heard from outside her g...
          Team Thunder and Lightning

          Team Thunder and Lightning

          Let me brag on some really fun times I had recently with Lisa Geertsen and so many others at the Community First Village in Austin, TX as...
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