Santa Fe blacksmith Helmut Hillenkamp works on bird for an iron tree at the Fayette Street Academy on Santa Fe s west side. Though the recession has made it a slow season for Hillenkamp, the artist is looking for an intern to collaborate with on community projects.
My Mom forwarded me an article that Mr. Hillenkamp was looking for an intern to help with projects for 2 months in his shop in Santa Fe. Of course the excitement of learning from a master how to create on the blacksmith side of the world was intriquing. So, of course I sent off my note of how "I'm his girl" for this once in a lifetime experience. Now I know I'm not the 20 years old with a lifetime ahead of them that could slam that 10lb hammer all day, (they also don't have 3 frayed ligaments in their rotater cuff that I do), but I can definately keep up, especially when you have an expert showing you all the tricks of the trade.. and remember I've raised 6 kids and can run circles around some young kid.
I'm waiting for the confirmation that I'm on my way to Santa Fe for a thrill of a lifetime.. CALL ME HELMUT ~ I'm waiting. :) Wish Me Luck
Thanks everyone for dropping in to view a small piece of me and my colorful and rusty world.
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