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University of Arkansas Hope Texarkana



James Black School of Bladesmithing

Advanced Transitional Damascus

$525

with JR Cook

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

This advanced course builds on foundational Damascus skills, teaching transitional techniques that bridge simple pattern welding to more complex and controlled Damascus designs.

X-Rhea Knife

$450

with Lin Rhea

Calendar Sep 22, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

This hands-on course teaches the X-Rhea knife-making method, from forging and heat treatment to finishing a high-performance blade.

 

Open Lab

$850

with JR Cook

Calendar Oct 26, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

This open lab allows participants to continue or refine knife-making projects at their own pace, using shop equipment with optional instructor support.

 

Veteran Class

Free

with JR Cook

Calendar Nov 2, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

This free knife-making class for veterans provides guided instruction, shop access, and the opportunity to create a custom blade from start to finish.

 

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