The "Wharf at York" that was part of the Redpath Waterfront Festival has concluded and it was a great success. The weather was great, if a little too hot, and the turnout was very good.
On Thursday and Friday we had school groups come by to view the performances and demonstrations and the kids were very engaged with all of the activity. The public was also very responsive and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
As a demonstrator it was great to have such good feedback and such intense interest in what I was demonstrating. I had great questions about the history (especially women blacksmiths), the tools and the processes. All of the things I demonstrated got a great response, especially the tin lanterns and the pewter casting, and I feel very encouraged and inspired going forward from this festival!
While I did know a few of the other demonstrators and performers going in, I was very happy to meet all those I did not know. There was a lot of talent at the festival and all of the people working there were both incredibly interesting and extremely nice.
In the days to come I will post some links to some of the other Demonstrators websites and a slightly more detailed overview of some of the things that went on at the festival.
Enjoy the great weather and happy Summer Solstice - (a few days late).
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