December 26, 2021 - We Have a New Location for the 2022 Annual Meeting!

 

We as a Guild are grateful for the dedication of Kris Polizzi. She has spearheaded the effort to find a suitable location for the 2022 Annual Meeting and has met with success! Our thanks go out to Roland Cadle and Art DeCamp also.

Please read the Update in Kris’ own words below.

John DeWald, Jr.
Guildmaster

Well, this has been one whirlwind of a week! I’ve heard the stories of how our brave leaders once had to scramble to change the location of the Annual Meeting. To be honest, I’ve always thought, “Glad that wasn’t me”! Well, last week I got an unexpected e-mail from AHEC and you know the rest of the story.

I’d first like to thank all of our members who jumped in to help by suggesting new locations to use as a venue. We quickly started making calls and sending e-mails. Within a few days we had some pretty solid leads. I’m happy to announce that on Thursday we finalized a location that was suggested by both Roland and Art, The Altoona Grand Hotel (1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601). Not only will it be able to furnish beautiful and large rooms for our event, we are also able to have a block of rooms reserved, so that your entire weekend can potentially be all in one place! We’re also able to keep all of our original plans as far as scheduling and prices!

To reserve a room, just call the main number (814-946-1631) and request to be in the “HCH” block. Rooms reserved for Thursday, March, 3rd through Sunday, March 6^th will be at a discounted rate of $85/per night. There are plenty of restaurant choices within walking distance and even more with a short drive. I‘ve been assured their food is top notch, so I’m really looking forward to the banquet! There will also be a cash bar and appetizers at the mixer before dinner.

There’s plenty of room for display tables and demonstrating stations, so sign up today if you’d like a table. Please fill out this form. Print it out and mail it with your payment please. The address is on the form.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 717-367-3883 or polizzifam@netzero.net. Thank you so much for “hanging in there” with us through this hectic time!

Kris Polizzi- Guildmaster-Elect/Events Committee Chair

Guildmaster's Challenge at the March 2022 Annual Meeting

HCH members, Take Notice!!

Our 25th Anniversary is fast approaching which means another chance to put your hornworking skills to the test. The Guild Master’s Challenge is still in full effect. There is still time for you to craft an entry before March, 2022, in the spirit of the 18th century craftsmen of old. The challenge is open to all HCH Members. Those taking on the challenge must create a horn object utilizing only those tools and atmospheres available to 18th century hornsmiths. This means no power tools, modern implements electricity, or modern lighting. As one who has taken on the challenge in the past, I can tell you it was an invaluable learning experience and gave me a new appreciation for hornwork.

The award is presented to the winning entry of the challenge. This year it will be a handcrafted item made by redware artisan Selinda Kennedy especially for this event. Please document your project through photos so all members can appreciate the process and efforts of all involved.

Good luck and I look forward to seeing your entries!

Your Most Humble Servant,

John DeWald, Guildmaster

December 8, 2021 - Special Announcement - Bone Tipped and Banded Horns - Volume 2

This is a Special Announcement on Pre-Orders and Sponsorship of Bone Tipped and Banded Horns, Vol. II
Please see Master Horner Art DeCamp’s message below…

YMOHS,

John DeWald
Guildmaster

Jay Hopkins greatly anticipated Volume II of his Bone Tipped & Banded Horns book is ready for publication.Initial distribution is set for March of 2022!  Those who have seen the contents of Volume II feel this edition is even better and more interesting than the first volume thus making Volume II a “must have book” for your personal library.  All collectors of powder horns and Kentucky rifles will greatly benefit from having this book in their library.

This second volume continues his 50-year study concentrating on regional characteristics of professionally made powder horns from the southern US.  It has been significantly augmented by collaboration and cooperation with other collectors, students, and museums. The focus of Volume II is on powder horns of the south including North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.This volume will be hardbound with approximately 320 pages, over 140 powder horns featured and over 600 full color images. Each horn will be illustrated, measured in multiple parameters and the various materials and woods identified.  Then, pertinent history and biographical information will be included, as well as an analysis of the horn and its origin.

A standard copy of Volume II may be ordered, assuring that individual of receiving their copy immediately upon publication.  Price for a standard pre-ordered Volume II is $79.95, plus $10.00 S&H.

Simply download this form, fill-out and mail it and with your payment to:

Sincerely,
Art DeCamp
HCH Publishing Committee