As the sun is out and the spring birds sing today in Brasstown, NC the JCCFS campus feels a little heavier than it did just a few days ago. We received some terrible news that Tim Ryan famed auctioneer, teller of tall tales, scrabble extraordinaire, blacksmith, bonsai instructor, landscaper and campus staple has been admitted to Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC with serious health complications that are not looking good. Please keep Tim and his family in your prayers.

Former member Jeff Spoor passed away November 12th.
He was a member of Iron Workers Local no. 387.

David was a former President of Alex Bealer.
He passed away October 29th after a short illness.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
All visitors are welcome to attend.

We currently have need for demonstrators and host shops.

These locations can change during the year so please
review this listing and the EVENTS/CALENDAR prior to each meeting date.
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2025 Schedule

MONTH	DAY	LOCATION	DEMONSTRATOR	FORGE ITEM or ADDRESS
December 24	21	John Zeiglers	TBD	Christmas Ornament
January	18	Livingston Metalworks	David Wood	99 Lovelady Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107
February	15	Tom Davenhall's	TBD	heart element or theme
March	19	Michael Dillon's	Madison Project	TBD
April	19	Sean O'Shea's	Madison Project	Bottle Opener
May	15-17	SBA Conference Madison GA	Various	A Good Time of Fellowship
June	21	Ken Baker's Elevator Shop	Jacob Bendt	Jig or Tool
July	19	Jim Guy's Shop	Jim	BBQ Fork or Tool
August	19	Lou Musgrove	TBD	3 pieces linked chain
September	20	Art Center West	TBD	Trivet
October	18	Steve Fowler	Steve	BBQ Fork or Tool
November	15	Red Top Mountain	Open Forge	Bottle Opener
December	20	John Zeiglers	TBD	Christmas Ornament