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Richard Boswell
27923 FM 2978
Magnolia, TX
77354
281-356-5205
James Porter
281-337-5384
Larry Hoff
281-890-8822
Cathy Porter
1925 Anchor Way Dickinson TX 77539
281-337-5384
Frank Walters
281-491-7328
Lee Oates
281-587-6080
Tim Bailey
713-398-4086
and Board Member
Les Cook
281-481-2457
and Board Member
Dave Koenig
281-855-2869
Katy Folk Life Festival
HABA was invited and participated in the 19th Annual Katy ISD Folklife Festival on Saturday April 3, featuring Frank Walters as the lead demonstrator in the red barn. He was assisted by Dave Koenig. James Porter and Richard Boswell brought their coal forges and setup in a special area behind the barn and demonstrated and met the expected 2500 people that usually attend the event. Several other HABA Members attended to greet the public which included many young school children and we generated great interest in the young and older.
HABA Memebers wewre requested to bring their coal forges and setup in a special area to demonstrate and meet the expected 2500 people that usually attend the event. Period costumes are not required, what presenters wear is their choice. If you have period clothing and choose to wear it that would be great.
HABA Members were invited to bring their coal forges (sorry, no gas for public safety) with your anvil, vice, and tools to show the public outside the barn what we do. Due to HABA structure as a Non-Profit, we will split into two camps: one representing HABA making stuff for HABA sales table, and the other for public sales (covered with your own insurance). Bring two tables if you want, one for both.
If you plan to demonstrate, please send me an email Richard Boswell or call (713-562-2043) to reserve your spot and get on the food list.
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When & Where :
The Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center is a facility owned and operated by the Katy Independent School District. The OLC, as it is most often called, is located about 1/4 mile west of the Katy ISD Administration building at 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas.
The Houston Chronicle supplement listing this annual event is on the web: www.houstonchronicle.com/bazaars.
Saturday, April 3
Here is the Agenda:
7:00 Sign In and Setup behind the Red Barn in Area 14 :
9:00 All vehicles to be cleared from the area
9:00 HABA Meeting
9:30 Begin Demo
11-12 Lunch available on site
1:00 Demos continue
5:00 Pack and clean up
What to Bring
Bring safety glasses with side shields. This is a requirement!
HABA Members are invited to bring their coal forges (sorry, no gas burners for public safety) with your anvil, vice, and tools to show the public outside the barn what we do. Due to HABA structure as a Non-Profit, we will split into two camps: one representing HABA making stuff for HABA sales table, and the other for public sales (covered with your own insurance).
You do not have to be a member to attend our meetings! Bring a Guest!
Bring your Membership Dues if you want to work at a forge and are not a current Member !
Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Here is a special invitation from Ray Wolman who is Instructional Officer for Katy Independent School District:
I am really excited to be able to include you and members of your organization in our annual Folk Life Festival. Also, I think the idea of having your organization have meetings in our barn and blacksmith shop is a really good idea. It’s the donation of the time, skills and resources of people like you and your members that have made this event possible and successful the past eighteen years. I am looking forward to including you and your group in the NINETEENTH ANNUAL KATY FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL which is planned for SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Katy ISD Kenneth D Welch Outdoor Learning Center in Katy, Texas.
The festival visitors always enjoy the blacksmith demonstrations. Since many of the visitors are young parents and children from suburban and urban environments, getting to see the blacksmith is a new and very special experience for them. Each year, McDonald’s restaurants provide lunch at no cost for festival presenters. I just need to know how many people in your group will be attending for lunch count.
I will be sending a reminder and other information in early March. I am looking forward to meeting you and your members. Hopefully you or members of your group will be able to come out before the festival to explore our facility. Please feel free to call or email at anytime.
Directions to Outdoor Learning Center
The Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center is a facility owned and operated by the Katy Independent School District. The OLC, as it is most often called, is located about 1/4 mile west of the Katy ISD Administration building at 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas.
Additional information may be found at these sites:
- Historical Blacksmithing in Texas
- 19th Century Period Clothing
at Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. - Houston Chronicle
- 19th Annual Katy ISD Folklife Festival
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