Lloyd Johnston was back at Willowbank this week, teaching the new group of first years. Seemed a good reason to venture out to Queenston for a visit.
I think the school is slowly but surely figuring out the logistics of blacksmithing with a group this size (the new forge studio, when complete, will obviously go a long way to addressing this). At one point they had seven forges going this session. I believe they gave up on one of the small forges after a time – but were managing well with six.
It’s always fun to see who Lloyd has brought with him. Every time he’s come in the last two years, he’s brought another smith with him to assist. And they’ve all been just great! I’d sure like to meet more of Lloyd’s smithing friends, and hope he continues bringing new people with him when he visits.
Tags: blacksmithing, instruction, school of restoration arts, Willowbank