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Ty Murray explains the process of heating and shaping a length of metal during the workshop. Watching are, left to right Bill Derrig, Steve Struchen and Maureen Seamonds. Derrig was the first to attempt to shape the metal.
The Blacksmithing workshop coordinated by Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley had a solid group show up for the workshop Tuesday. The event, focusing on Veterans Day Wednesday, was the first of a potential three workshops which are being coordinated for local Veterans.
Ty Murray owner of the Boone Forks Forge in Stratford, brought his skills to the American Legion building, located at 726 Second St. in Webster City, to provide a different outlet by creating work out of metal. The workshop was held just south of the building, off the alley.
Larry Furman, Bill Derrig, Tom Rittscher, Steve Struchen and Troy Duffy joined organizer Maureen Seamonds in the back alley of the Legion, as the forge was prepared, and instructions were given.
It needed to be a small group, in the beginning there was curiosity, and caution as the heating process and work with hot metals could cause serious injury.
Maureen Seamonds coordinated the project, which is funded through the Iowa Department of Economic Development-Arts Council.
Legacy Learning-BRV wanted to provide an outlet for veterans, with an opportunity to learn a different skill, a different art form, by learning from Murray. As the days go forward, additional workshops will be scheduled based on weather conditions.