| Blacksmithing Days 2003
at the Hancock Shaker Village |
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| The 2003 "Blacksmithing Days - Age of Iron" was much larger event. Incorporating four blacksmithing groups (Capital District Blacksmiths' Association, Berkshire Blacksmiths, Northeast Blacksmiths Association, and the New England Blacksmiths) over 50 blacksmiths participated.
Oak & Acorn, in conjunction with, CDBA and Evolution Ironworks hosted the "Green Coal" area so the general public and other new smiths could try their hand at blacksmithing. Also involved were Oak & Acorn students; who not only continued their lessons there, but were able to see first hand the countless techniques employed by the smiths demonstrating. |
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| Kyle, from Schaghticoke, NY - tends the fire. | ||||||||||
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| Jessica, from Schaghticoke, NY | ||||||||||
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| Dan Crowther (5th Century Irish re-enactor) and a neighboring Viking re-enactor work together to start the forge fire with flint and steel. | ||||||||||
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| Nick, the "back door police", gives another blacksmith directions to their site. | ||||||||||
| Cormack McInnean (Dan Crowther) dries a sword in a futile attempt to thwart the rain. |
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| The last hearty souls from the "New England Blacksmiths". When the rest of NEB fled the weather on the second day, these fine people (and approx 4 others) stuck it out. | ||||||||||
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| Samantha, from Albany, NY | ||||||||||
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| Andy VanSchoick, from Albany, NY and CDBA Vice President - form fits an anvil "tie down" to the base of his anvil. | ||||||||||
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