youth hammerin

[larry harley]

Smoky Mountain Knife Works
American Bladesmith Society
Youth Hammer-In

Dates: June 20, 2008 – June 22, 2008

Location: Smoky Mountain Knife Works, Sevierville, TN

The American Bladesmith Society Youth Hammer-in is an opportunity for young people to be introduced to and learn basic forging and hammering techniques. Participants will gain actual experience in the hammering process, and all participants will walk away from the Youth Hammer-In with something they created (a blade, a leaf, a nail, an S-hook, etc).

The Youth Hammer-in teaches work ethic and the importance of working with their hands. Participants will be trained on work safety and will be supervised by an American Bladesmith Society instructor at all times.

Cost: 75.00 per Participant

Registration Deadline: May 23, 2008

Age Requirements: 10-19 (must be able to swing a hammer)

Only 50 registrations will be accepted.

Event Times:

Friday, June 20 – Time TBA
Participants and family will have a private tour of the National Knife Museum

Saturday, June 21 8am – 5pm
Sunday, June 22 8am – 3pm

*An hour lunch break will be provided each day. Please note that while a break period is allowed, lunch is not provided.

Notes for Participants:

Participants must wear non-flammable clothing (blue jeans, long sleeve cotton shirts, and closed toe leather shoes). Participants must also bring safety glasses that fit properly, ear protection, and a hat or head wrap. Summers in East Tennessee are hot and humid. We strongly suggest that each participant bring and drink ample amounts of liquid.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the La Quinta hotel located on HWY 66 across the river from SMKW. You must reserve your room by Friday June 6, 2008. To reserve a room call the hotel at 1-865-933-3339. Tell them that you want one of the rooms reserved for the SMKW for the Youth Hammer-in.

To register your child for the 2008 Youth Hammer-In please contact

Larry Harley
348 Deerfield Dr
Bristol, TN 37620
Phone # 1-423-878-5368