THE PALATINE FARMSTEAD

RESTORATION COMMITTEE

Offers a

Hands-on/ How-to

WORKSHOP

 

“INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITH
MADE HARDWARE: A KEY TO DATING YOUR HOUSE”

 

with blacksmith, Jonathan Nedbor

Historic hand forged ironwork specialist

 

 

SATURDAY JULY 17, 2003

AT THE HISTORIC PALATINE FARMSTEAD

ROUTE 9, RHINEBECK, NY

(.3 miles NORTH OF THE 9 AND 9G INTERSECTION)

From 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

 

Participants are encouraged to bring a hardware item or
picture of the hardware for identification.

 

A full time blacksmith for over 30 years, Mr. Nedbor has specialized in the reproduction of historic forged ironwork.  For the past 25 years he has collected and studied the early forged hardware of the Hudson River Valley, and has served as a conservator of valuable metalwork.  In addition to reproducing historic ironwork, he manufactures a wide variety of forged items including furniture, tools, and even springs and keys for old locks.  Participants are encouraged to bring examples of old hardware, or pictures, for identification and discussion.  There will be a display of Mr. Nedbor’s work and pieces from his collection.  Weather permitting a smithing demonstration will be included.

INFORMATION 876-4592

 

Proceeds from this workshop will benefit the restoration of the

Palatine Farmstead.

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Registration:        $35 registration fee  [Member discounted  - $5] 

 

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Send checks made payable to Palatine Farmstead, send  to:

 Nancy Kelly                                       

305 Cedar Heights Road

Rhinebeck, NY 12572