Photos: Busy Sunday at the Blacksmith Shop
Weaver Margaret Shaw demonstrates her craft on the loom at the Blacksmith Shop each Sunday. Items made by volunteers are then sold to support the Historical Crafters who participate in the MAHS educational programs.
The historical crafters guild is an informal off-shoot of the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) and is busy each week passing on these “lost arts” at the blacksmith shop located at 324 E Main St. Blacksmiths, knitters, spinners, weavers, paper cutters, and wool appliqué crafters demonstrate their art, along with many other historic crafts, each weekend at the Manchester Blacksmith Shop. Stop in, learn something new — and participate if you like!
Rug hooking is a popular craft and Monday, March 6, will be the final class in the winter series at the blacksmith shop. However, small craft items will be available to be made onsite during the Sunday afternoon sessions and can then be donated to the MAHS for sale to support the heritage crafts program.
Wool Appliqué crafting is another small project craft that can be done in an afternoon at the Blacksmith Shop and donated to support the heritage historic crafts program.
Experienced blacksmiths love to teach interested persons about their unique craft.
Beautiful woven tote bags and table runners are also available for sale, created by volunteers interested in learning on the looms that were once marketed to homemakers who wanted to have a home-based business.
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