at the Metal Museum
hosted by the River Bluff Forge Council
Register online!
Click here for conference documents and details.
Join us for a weekend of exciting activities on the banks of the Mississippi River. Internationally recognized demonstrator and tool-maker, Brent Bailey will be on-hand for a slide lecture, blacksmithing demonstrations and a limited enrollment speciality workshop focusing on hand tools making items such as chisels, punches, drifts and more!
In addition to the chance to learn from a Master Blacksmith, Forging on the River provides metalsmiths and enthusiasts the opportunity to network with others who share their passion, exchange ideas and work collaboratively on projects while enjoying the Metal Museum exhibitions and grounds.
Other activities include: a series of four, not-to-be-missed, presentations Sunday, an open U-Forge area to practice and exchange skills, fun and entertaining contests, the creation of a “Friendship Chain” with conference attendees working together to create links, and a live and silent auction.
One integral part of the event is the auction Saturday night, April 6th. The auction features examples of some of the best fine metalwork in the country. We're excited to present such fine examples to a large audience that includes conference attendees as well as individuals and collectors from the Memphis area. The auction proceeds benefit Metal Museum programming, including Forging on the River. A ticketed dinner accompanies the auction (price is included in conference registration fees). Club Windward will provide Saturday's Game Dinner with quail over grits, honey soy salmon, potato souflle, sister rolls, and "too much chocolate cake" will be served.
Conference registration features a discount for students at $100 (must present student ID with registration form). Non-Student Registration is $125 before March 1, 2013 and $150 after March 1, 2012. One $100 companion ticket may be purchased with each full registration. The Sunday workshop with Brent Bailey is $120 and is limited to 10 participants (register quickly). Conference registration includes attendance to three days of Forging on the River activities, scheduled meals including the ticketed dinner (a $50 value) and auction Saturday.
Eligible students are encouraged to apply for either Volunteer Registration or the Stevens Scholarship. The Volunteer Registration includes a complimentary registration for attendance to regular conference activities Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Two volunteers will be chosen and are expected to perform specific tasks as outlined here. The Stevens Scholarship will be offered to one student, already registered for the FotR conference, to attend the specialty Sunday workshop with Brent Bailey. Students who would like to apply, can read more about the Stevens Scholarship here.
Conference attendees may camp on the grounds of the Metal Museum, but spaces are limited and should call 901-774-6380 for more information and reservations - space is limited to first-come, first-served basis. There are numerous hotels and motels in downtown Memphis that offer easy access to Beale Street and other attractions. The Holiday Inn Select Downtown will be offering an attendee registration rate at $109, click here for reservations. There are also several motels in West Memphis, AR. Tom Sawyer RV Park is also across the river in West Memphis.
Register Online or call 901-774-6380. Click here to download a registration form.
