JEFF FARMER
Jeff Farmer started his study of the art of blacksmithing as a Junior in High School through an independent study program with Berea College. In the Fall of 1979, Jeff began his apprenticeship with the resident Blacksmith Charles Horrar. Completing his apprenticeship and four years of higher education, Farmer graduated Berea College with a degree in Industrial Arts Education and an elevated understanding of blacksmithing. In 1985, with the hopes of teaching the trade, Jeff took over the blacksmith shop that he apprenticed at and has been teaching students like himself ever since. Currently, Jeff is the Resident Blacksmith at Berea College where he works in partnership with the Labor Program to forge merchandise for the College Craft catalog. Jeff also participates in conferences and a Sister City Program in Japan where he demonstrates and educates people about blacksmithing.
Proposed Demonstration Itinerary
1. Quick one hour projects for the weekend blacksmith along with discussion on quick-fix tool making.
2. Demonstration/show techniques used for the public--applicable to use around the world.
Whether this will work for you I cannot guarantee but it has helped me make a good show for the audience
Possibility of demonstrating a dozen different projects throughout the day
Possible Iron Rose.
I will be demonstrating traditional joinery at the conference.
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