Announcing the Spring 2021 Hammer-In! |
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Spring Hammer-In at The Ashokan Center
May 1, 2021 Olivebridge, NY
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Thanks to an overwhelmingly positive response to our poll, the Spring Hammer-In is on! Join us for an exciting day of activities for beginners and experienced metal-smiths alike. You can receive hands-on instruction in our fully equipped Teaching Program, watch professional forging demonstrations, browse the tool flea market and enjoy the company of fellow blacksmiths.
For the safety of our participants, this will be a totally outdoor event under the Ashokan pavilion with masks and social distancing required. Four of our members will be volunteering their time to offer the following demonstrations at a very affordable price. See more about our team on our website at Demonstrator Line-up
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Jonathan Nedbor will demonstrate a way to make scrolls with multiple ends. The demo will be about forge welding, scroll forming and layout. The approach used is simple and can be applied to other projects.
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Tim Miller will be demonstrating the basics of "French style repousse". This type of repousse is done using hammers and stakes and does not involve the use of pitch or chasing tools. He will make a simple husk form out of sheet brass that can be used in ornamental iron work. This style of repousse is often used in traditional European style work to add additional decoration to scroll work and other forged elements.
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A hand axe is a valuable tool for anyone who spends time in the woods, from campers and hunters to trail crews. In this demonstration, Jordan LaMothe will forge an American-style, polled hand axe with a mild steel body, a forge-welded eye, and a high-carbon steel bit. The final product will be a 1.5 - 2 lb. axe head that is ready for grinding and heat treatment. Jordan will also bring several examples of finished axes to display. |
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Choosing and applying the correct finish to your project is a critical step to a quality piece.Chris Doherty will demonstrate a durable high gloss finish for hand held projects, using only boiled linseed oil and a heat source, including a discussion of preparation for finishing and long term maintenance.
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*A separate demo area will be setup for the general public to observe an informal forging demonstration. Please consider volunteering for a 1.5 hour session to help promote our craft and organization and sell your projects!! |
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Fun for the whole family!
Our popular Teaching Program provides an opportunity to learn and practice basic forging skills in a safe and well supervised environment. Five working forges and ten forging stations will provide a memorable hands-on experience and an opportunity to bring home a hand made project.
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Tailgaters welcome!
Tool and equipment vendors are welcome to "tailgate" their wares at no additional charge. There will also be a fun tool and equipment raffle on Saturday, and a gallery to showcase your latest and greatest work! Visit our website to view a detailed weekend schedule.
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Bunkhouse lodging, camping, and additional meals are available for those traveling from afar. Private room options are also available.
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- $40 Demo, lunch, all day beverages.
- $65 Demo, lunch, and dinner
- $100 Demo, lunch, dinner, camping, breakfast
- $125 Demo, lunch, dinner, bunkhouse overnight, breakfast
- $250 Demo, lunch, dinner, private room Red Maple Lodge, breakfast
Payment Options:
Pre-registration is required! Please register on-line before April 24 to save a late registration fee!
- Credit Card via Paypal
- Mail check
- Pay at the door
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Ashokan Sword Seminar, September 17-19, 2021 |
The New England Bladesmith Guild will be at Ashokan this year hosting it's once every 5 years sword specific seminar.As program and registration details become available they will be posted on the New England Bladesmith Guild website.
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Northeast Blacksmiths Assn. Fall Hammer-In
September 24-26, 2021
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Demonstrator and program details to be announced later this summer |
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