Welcome to the Northeast Blacksmiths Association
Mission Statement: To promote and provide educational opportunities in the traditional art and craft of blacksmithng.
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"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thanks so much for having me at this year’s semi-annual Hammer In, in scenic Olivebridge. I had such a fantastic time getting some hands-on time at a forge, which has been a dream of mine for over 30 years now. The instructor was incredibly patient, kind with his time, and supportive of everyone at the Student Demo and I think it’s fair to say that a great time was had by all. I can’t wait to attend the next one in the Spring!" Casey Ostrander
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Since 1977, the Northeast Blacksmiths Association has been offering opportunities to experience first-hand the traditional craft of forging hot iron into useful or artistic items. Semi-annual "Hammer-Ins" at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY provide a multi-level approach to give both beginners and experienced smiths the instruction and inspiration to improve their skills and confidence.
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Our next event is the Fall Hammer-In, September 15-17, 2023
Fall 2023 Northeast Blacksmiths Association President’s Message:
Greetings and I hope this message finds you and your families all well and happy. As the summer comes to it’s end and the evenings get cooler, we all look forward to the upcoming fall hammer-in. This one promises to be a good one as we are once again sharing the weekend with the New England Bladesmiths Guild and we have an excellent demonstrator lined up for our event. Mathew Garton will be our demonstrator for the weekend. Matt’s 17-year career began in England where he attended The National School of Blacksmithing at Hereford College of Arts where he studied and worked under many European Mastersmiths. After he moved to the United States, he traveled extensively through our country and worked at many of the best shops. Eventually, he settled down in Charlston, South Carolina where he is head instructor of blacksmithing at the American College of the Building Arts and also works at Robert Thomas Iron Designs on his own personal commissions. Matt’s demonstration for us will focus on producing high quality decorative ironwork using simple tools and traditional techniques. Promises to be a demo that everyone can learn from while getting a taste of blacksmithing through the eyes of a smith that has worked in both Europe and the United States. As always, we will have our beginner’s workshop, iron in the hat raffle, tailgating and forging contest. The forging contest this hammer-in will be a forged tomahawk. We are working on plans to making improvements and upgrades to our beginner’s workshop work stations. If you have some ideas or contributions you would like to make, please contact our Vice-President Kelly Anson or beginner’s workshop instructor Michael McCarthy.
Frank Shaw
Something for every skill level and ability!
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World-class demonstrators
Fully equipped Forges Spacious lecture areas On site coal and steel sales Tool and equipment sales |
Personalized instruction
Parent/child packages Tools and steel provided
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Tailgating sales of tools, equipment, and materials is an important activity at our meets. There is no additional fee for vending merchandise...it's all part of the program!
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Ashokan Center
477 Beaverkill Rd. Olivebridge, NY 12461 |
Program and registration:
845-657-7553 |
neuhouse511@verizon.net
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