Often we find ourselves reminiscing about the fantastic experience we had at the ABANA Conference, and trip there. Visiting Washington National Cathedral, Albert Paley's show at the Corcoran- it was truly an amazing trip! At Abana they had ten demonstration tents with smiths from around the globe, as well as opportunities to sit in on artist talks, a hands-on workshops in drawing or forging, among many other things to occupy your time. Here's a snapshot of our experience…
Photo Credit: Carol Kajorinne
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Putnam Familiy, from Mexico.
Meticulous Metal Smiths!
Roberta.
…the line up for dinner! No Joke.
…a forged... ROCK?!
Peter Renzeti making a miniature scale version of the Putnam Family creating their copper vessels. He worked late into the night and then gifted it, as a surprise, to them the following day.
Some copper vessels for sale by the Putnam Family.
