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Written by Franklyn D. Garland

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What's Happening Now?
How did I quit smithing, you ask?

Me and my family, at the 2001 Stronghold Festival

Simple, I work full time for one of America's largest and most prestigious medical centers. By profession, I am a Medical Technologist and possess a college degree, several certifications and a whole bunch of letters behind my name. That has always provided me with a dependable income and a stable job. Metal work has been more of a vocation, something I love dearly and choose to pursue as a means to express myself. I have been encouraged by many friends and associates to pursue metal work as a full time profession, but I have never had the courage to "quit my day-job" and take such a risk. With the arrival of my daughter, I eliminated such a possibility from consideration.

Instead, I have decided to make what I want, when I have the time available. My latest artistic pursuit has been scrap metal clocks. I set up at one show a year (currently) and if someone likes what I have made and chooses to buy it, I am grateful and flattered.

When invited to do so, I teach a few workshops on various topics. Most recently I have taught a class on knifemaking basics at the "Howard Academy of the Metal Arts" and hope to return there soon to teach a few more workshops.

With so many changes, including the joy of playing with my daughter, I have stuck a balance between my artistic, professional and personal lives. This website is merely another way of expressing myself and getting an opportunity to show my work.

Thank you for visiting the Celtic Knot

Franklyn

Franklyn D. Garland

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After years of trying to get a "round toit" - the Elektric Anvil has been re-integrated into the Celtic Knot. I have closed "ElektricAnvil.net" and am now working on adding new material to the knot. Come back soon to see what's new at the Celtic Knot.