Using black ash from the Hancock Shaker Village wood lot, weave a Shaker Cathead basket over a reproduction mold, with a hickory or ash rim and handle. Tools and materials provided. Bring a lunch. A continuation of the Blacksmithing I and II workshops, which are prerequisites. This course covers the reproduction and history of Colonial period hardware.
Students learn to reproduce a working door latch system.
Demonstration and discussion include various period styles such as Shaker, English, Dutch, French, and Southwestern hardware. Tools and materials provided. Bring a lunch, leather gloves and safety goggles. Using reed, weave a Taghkanic style country basket with a swing handle. Tools and materials provided.