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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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.
Greg Phillips at work in his shop.
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Our next event is a Hammer-In/Barbecue fundraiser on July 27th to benefit the family of our good friend and fellow blacksmith Greg Phillips who has recently passed away. Fletcher and Debra Coddington have graciously offered to host the event at their shop Arrowsmith Forge in Millbrook, NY. For many years Greg and his family opened their home to us and hosted hammer-ins. They were always generous and welcoming. Let's return their generosity and show our kinship. This is a social event as well as a blacksmihting event so everyone is welcome. Details may be found at Greg Phillips Fundraiser.
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Fall Hammer-In, September 20-22, 2019, at the Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY
Our demonstrator for the weekend is Douglas E. Wilson from Deer Isle in Maine. His work displays a quiet elegance of form and thoughtful approach to design. About his work Doug says: “The character of my forged ironwork is the result of careful clean forging and self-imposed restraint. I call it 'distilling chaos'. (Don't put everything you know how to do in every piece of work you make...)”
Doug uses drawing as a tool in his design process. His work also integrates natural materials found in his environment and he is well known for his wrapped beach stones. See more program and registration info on the Events page.
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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