Mike, welcome to the site! I've held a workshop at my place for the past two years for the local Stovebolt guys, it may interest you for the upcoming spring. I'm a bit over a three hour drive from Norfolk area... Here's a thread on the first workshop....
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=5974
Also have helped out at OJ's in Berryville with a workshop, although that part of VA is likely a good stretch for you as well...
http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=7511