Annual Hammer-In

The Kentucky Forge Council holds a public hammer in during October every year.  Here are photos from our 7th annual Hammer In on October 7th, 2023. The free community event was held at the Kentucky Museum at WKU and sponsored by the Kentucky Folklife Program and Logan Aluminum. 

The event featured live demonstrations from keynote speaker Ernie Dorrill of Canton, MS, who shared his knowledge of ornamental chasing and repoussé.

Other events included an Iron-in-the-Hat auction, with pieces donated generously from Ernie Dorrill and KFC members.

This year was a huge success with a community turnout of over 500!