THE BLACKSMITHS’ GUILD of THE POTOMAC

Announces

Spring Fling April 20-22, 2007 ******** Gates open 3pm Fri .

We again invite you to join us in a return to the traditional SPRING FLING, two and a half day event with demonstrations, tailgating and story telling. The Berryville VA. Ruritan Fairgrounds gives us ample tailgating and camping space.

NOTE :THE FAIRGROUNDS CHARGES FOR HOOK-UPS.

The motels are just 8 miles west.

Demonstrators scheduled (subject to change)

• Lucian Avery Hardwick Vt

• George Dixon Swannanoa NC

• JJ Roberts Manassas VA

• Clay Smith Williamsburg VA

• Two AndersonForge Smiths

A great place to see and visit with old friends and make new ones while enjoying a great weekend of blacksmithing . And the VIRGINIA country air.

This year we have an internet link to download your own

SPRING FLING PDF PACKAGE.

This is for those that do not receive an invite by regular mail. This is a non-response item you just download and print, then mail in. Look forward to seeing you at the Spring Fling.

Gates Open Fri at 3pm

On Feb 1, 2007 a letter was mailed to everyone who attended Spring Fling #13 2005, it will appear in your mail box soon.

Berryville,VIRGINIA is located 8mi. east of Winchester VA. on va rt.7 45miles west of TysonsCorner,VIRGINIA

BROOM MAKING WORKSHOP

Current BGOP members and their families are invited to attend a broom making workshop with J. Alexander.

WHEN: Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 10 am.

WHERE: Colvin Run Mill, Great Falls, VA

DIRECTIONS: 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066. Beltway Exit 47A (Leesburg Pike, Route 7) west 5 miles past Tysons Corner to right turn on Colvin Run Road. Left turn into paved parking lot 500 feet beyond gravel drive to mill.

COST & SUPPLIES: a broom handle for yourself, and extra broom handle for the instructor, and $20.00 for supplies. Additional broom corn will be on sale the day of the workshop.

SPECS: Handles must have a 1/8”to 1/4" hole 1" from the bottom. The corn will take up 3" to 5" of the bottom of your handle.

SEND CHECK for $20 payable to BGOP Broom to:

G. ANDERTON
5325 RINGOLD PLACE
SPRINGFIELD VA
22151-2421


call Bill or Keith for info
BROOM MAKING WORKSHOP