John Jones cold forges a spoon by bending the metal with a hammer and a swage block during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)
GALLERY: Forging tradition at the 10th annual Hammer In event
The 10th anniversary of the Hammer In event took place at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11.
This event was a free community event celebrating the metal workers’ trade, according to WKU’s website. The event highlighted different demonstrations including forging, tinsmithing, aluminum pour, make-your-own pour, basic forge skills and more. Talisman photographer Ella Oakley was there to capture the forging fun.
Paul Bella (left) and his son William Bella (right) carve molds to be used later in an aluminum pour during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Jami Honey demonstrates her blacksmith skills during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. Honey is a blacksmith and multidisciplinary artist who travels the world creating and teaching the craft. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Heather Kirkconnell (right) and her son Theo Farnsworth (left), 7, watch a forging demonstration during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. “This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,” Farnsworth said. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Theo Farnsworth, 7, admires the forged items on display during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Paul Bella carves a mold to be used later in an aluminum pour during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)John Jones shows off a spoon he made by cold forging during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)John Jones cold forges a spoon by bending the metal with a hammer and a swage block during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Anna Rafalowski (right) watches a student prepare for the aluminum pour during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)John Jones shows off a spoon he made by cold forging during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Randy Hulsey demonstrates how to make items from tin sheets, napkin holders and tea light candle holders during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Richard Dankhoff demonstrates how to make a forged piece of metal during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Different items forged from metal lay on the table for display during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)Richard Dankhoff demonstrates how to make a forged piece of metal during the 10 year anniversary of the Hammer In event at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Ella Oakley)
