Alfred Bullermann
Alfred Bullermann was born in 1961 in Cloppenburg, Germany. He began is training as a blacksmith in 1978 and received his master's certificate Hildesheim/Holzminden in 1986. He has practiced as a Master Blacksmith for over 25 years. His workshop in Friesoythe, Germany produces many fine works for public and private clients. Bullermann's work moves blacksmithing into a contemporary setting by combining ancient techniques with the latest innovations in technology. Bullermann has completed many notable public sculptures as well as hosted conferences like Ferro Insight 2005 in Vechta, Germany.
Alfred Bullermanm will be on-hand for a slide lecture and a full day of blacksmithing demonstrations. A limited enrollment, hands-on workshop with Bullermann and numerous other interactive activities round out the weekend. For more information on Alfred Bullermann,
visit his website.
Conference registration features a deep discount for students at $80.00 for the three days. Non-Student Registration is $100 before March 1, 2011; $135 after Feb. 28, 2011. One $80 companion ticket may be purchased with each full registration. The Sunday workshop with Bullermann is $160 and is limited to 10 participants. Conference registration includes dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. The Doubletree Hotel in downtown Memphis has a special conference rate of $99.
Register online or call 901-774-6380. Click here to download a registration form.
Forging on the River is sponsored in part by the River Bluff Forge Council
The River Bluff Forge Council is a chapter of the Artist Blacksmiths’
Association of North America, a national membership organization that
provides educational and networking opportunities for professional and
amateur blacksmiths. RBFC meets regularly to forge friendships, tour
studios and fabrication facilities, host workshops, volunteer at the
Metal Museum, demonstrate blacksmithing at festivals and schools, and
organize group exhibitions for its members.