Sarah brings a BA in Arts and over 15 years experience with a wide range of materials to Oak and Acorn. In the course of natural artistic exploration, some designs necessitated iron work. So now with a complete array of metals at her disposal she is free to follow any creative path she chooses.

Dan started blacksmithing 15 years ago as the poor man's way to obtain a sword. Since that time many more people have requested he make just about everything but swords. As a result he had the oportunity to work on a wide variety of practical items.

Since Sarah and Dan teamed up it was clear that no better match than a blacksmith and an artist could be had. And so, the joint venture of Oak and Acorn Ancient Metalcrafts was started. Along with their daughters Paige, Sydney, and our new granddaughter Keira (the "Acorns") they forge and create new and exciting metal works in steel, silver, brass, bronze and copper.

Enjoy the website, the items are always changing as each custom order is completed. We're also involved in starting a brand new blacksmithing group for the Albany, NY area; Captial District Blacksmiths Association.

Also, if you're interested in Celtic History and re-enactment be sure to check out the other half of the site; Ancient Celtic Clans.