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Announcing The Spring 2025 Hammer-In!

Spring Hammer-In at The Ashokan Center

April 25-27, 2025 Olivebridge, NY

Learn the art of forging hot steel using traditional blacksmithing tools and skills at the semi-annual Northeast Blacksmiths' Ashokan Hammer-In. An exciting weekend of activities for beginners and experienced metal-smiths alike. Come for all or any part of this great weekend workshop, where you can receive instruction in our fully equipped Teaching Program, watch the forging demonstrations, browse the tool flea market and enjoy the company of fellow blacksmiths.

Our demonstrator for the weekend is Anna Koplik.

Anna received her BFA in Jewelry from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY where she discovered her love for metalwork and forging. After graduating she shifted her focus to blacksmithing and began traveling, working at crafts schools and as a journeyman architectural smith, teaching blacksmithing workshops, and going on adventures whenever possible. Her personal work focuses mainly on tool and utensil making, and combining functionality with a refined, delicate aesthetic.

Anna has worked at a variety of shops, including Atlas Forge, Caleb Kullman Studio, and Spirit Ironworks, as well as taught at various craft schools such as Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and John C. Campbell Folk School.

Forged Tongs by Anna:

For her demo, Anna will forge a hammer, all with top tooling and a striker, then switch to hand forging for utensil making and other smaller forgings. See more of Anna's work HERE.

View the weekend schedule HERE

Forged Hammers by Anna:

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. See more details HERE

Tailgaters are welcome!

Tool, equipment, and material vendors are welcome to sell their wares at no additional charge. There will also be a fun tool and equipment raffle on Saturday, a forging contest, and a gallery to showcase your latest and greatest work!

Comfortable Lodging and Tasty Meals

Come for the food, and stay for the demo!

View the Ashokan Center Facility and Lodging options here . For private room pricing and reservation information, please reply to this message.

Tuition, Meals, and Lodging packages.

$60 Demo only either day.
$85 Demo, lunch, all day beverages.
$135 Demo and 3 meals Saturday.
$310 Demo, 6 meals, 2 nights lodging

Early bird prices shown here are valid thru April 12th. More options and $30 student discounts are available on the REGISTRATION PAGE

Adults attending as a chaperon for a child may register as a student.

Work study discounts are also available at the student rate. Contact Tim for information.

Payment Options:

Pre-registration is required! Please register on-line and choose one of the following options. Pay at the door is no longer an option!

Credit Card via Paypal
Mail a check by April 12th and save 3% fees!

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Upcoming Events

Ashokan Sword Seminar, October 3-5, 2025

Come for a full weekend of demonstrations and lectures covering all aspects of custom forged blades. Learn knife design, metallurgy, forging and finish techniques from world renowned experts, and enjoy the always popular custom knife show. Check their WEBSITE for program details.

Fall Hammer-In

October 3-5, 2025

The demonstrator will be Rich Wansor. Learn more about Rich and see his work HERE:

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