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Old 04-28-2008, 06:22 PM
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Hancock Shaker Village

Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W. Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(proceed to parking lot approx. 1/2 mile further west on Rt. 20)

Sat. May 3 2008
Heritage Metal Festival, 4th Annual
Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum, Bridge St, Willimantic, Ct, 9am-5pm,
A Day of Metalsmithing Demonstrations, including Blacksmithing, Pewtersmithing, Engraving, and Others.
For more information: Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum


August 16 &17, 2008
Hancock Shaker Village 15th Annual Age of Iron Weekend
Come see the iron men and women who demonstrate the art of blacksmithing and metal work. Forges and workshops will be set up around the historic Village for family activities and opportunities for you to try your hand at being the "Village 'Smithy". Co-sponsored with the Berkshire Blacksmith's Association.

Atlantic Coast Blacksmith Conference
The Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY
September 4,5,6 & 7, 2008

GS0003 Blacksmithing Groups
I do not see anything listed in Ma. but there are folks on the site from that area that could help you locate something.

Connecticut Blacksmith's Guild

Two events in your town, the one in NY maybe a bit of a drive.
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