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Events
Meets start on Friday at dinner, with occasional field trips held before hand in the afternoon, and run till Sunday lunch. Friday night the demonstrator usually hosts a slide presentation of their work, on Saturday and Sunday mornings are the demonstrations. Reservations may be made for all or part of the weekend. Meals are included in the cost and served buffet style in the dining hall (vegetarian alternative available). The sleeping arrangements are bunkhouse style. Some other sleeping arrangements are available.
Northeast Blacksmiths 2011 Fall Meet Fred Crist September 30, October 1, 2, 2011
We had Fred Crist as our demonstrator September 30, October 1, 2, 2011. For more info on Fred and his work:
http://www.facristmetalsmith.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jvpp4O9w6o
Frederic A. Crist has over 30 years experience in designing and forging metalwork of all kinds including gates, exterior and interior lighting, railings, furniture and sculpture.
Mr. Crist received a BFA in sculpture from Philadelphia College of Art in 1977. He was employed by Samuel Yellin Metalworkers from 1977 until 1988. While at the Yellin Shop he advanced to the position of Mastersmith and has executed major works for the city of Philadelphia, the National Cathedral in Washington DC, the University of Pittsburgh, Yale University as well as numerous other commissions.
Past Events
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