Hammer In at the Kentucky Museum
Saturday, October 8, 2016
10 am - 4 pm
Join us at the Kentucky Museum for a free community event celebrating the metal workers' trade.
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Forge Demonstrations
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Metalworker's Gallery
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Kentucky Folklife Narrative Stage
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Aluminum Pour
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Tool Petting Zoo for Kids
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Children's Activities
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Schedule of Activities
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10 am - 12 pm
Courtyard
- Forge Demonstration, Sam Stoner
- Tool "Petting Zoo" where you can get up close and personal with tools of the trades.
- Children's Activities
Felts House lawn
- Tinsmith Demonstration, Randy Hulsey
Circle Drive off of College Heights Blvd.
- Forge Demonstration, Clinton Busbee
- Green coal classes, preregistration is required
- Aluminum Pour Carving, Participation Fee $20, 25 spots filled on a first come first served basis.
Garden Gallery - Metal Workers Exhibit
12 pm - 1 pm
Courtyard - Kentucky Folklife Narrative Stage - Join Folklife Specialist Virginia Siegel as she speaks with craftsmen about their background and trade. Hear their stories and their thoughts on what makes them the artisans they are today.
Garden Gallery - Metal Workers Exhibit
1 pm - 3 pm
Courtyard
- Forge Demonstration, Sam Stoner
- Tool "Petting Zoo" where you can get up close and personal with tools of the trades
- Children's Activities
Circle Drive off of College Heights Blvd.
- Forge Demonstration
- Green Coal Classes, preregistration is required
- Aluminum Pour Continues
Garden Gallery - Metal Workers Exhibit
3:15 pm - 4 pm
Western Room - Everyone is welcome to come to the Western room for an open question and answer session. We welcome any and all feedback about the Hammer-In.
Downloadable Schedule
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Sam Stoner, Outback ForgeSam specializes in fixed blades, tomahawks and friction folders in carbon steel and Damascus. Each piece is crafted in a traditional maner using no electricity or motors. All equipment is driven by pulleys and belts on an overhead drive shaft. The shaft is powered by two large horses walking on a treadmill. Sam uses a hand crank coal forge to make Damascus out of 1084 and 15N20 carbon steel which provides performance and beauty. |
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Randy Hulsey, Jennings Creek Tin ShoppeRandy began his apprenticeship under Tinsmith Bill Lawrence "Uncle Billy". He studied with him for three years before establishing his own shop. Randy is a juried member of the Kentucky Craft Market program, He uses 18c forming stake tools while specializing in 18th & 19th Century reproduction tinware and living history demonstrations. |
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Chase SaxtonChase's blacksmith shop is in Allen County. He sells his forge work, hand built coal forges, and blacksmith equipment. |
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Chris RadusA Pittsburgh native resides and has his forge in Bowling Green where he makes art out of recycled metal and wood. Radus' metal working roots go back to his grandfather who was a professional blacksmith in the old country (Hungary).
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