Master Blacksmith Darryl Reeves (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-08-09
Duration: 00:06:19
Subjects: Arts | Blacksmithing
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Reeves, Darryl Interviewee
- Rocas, Karina Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 9, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s profile of Darryl Reeves, a master blacksmith and the owner of Andrew’s Welding and Blacksmith Shop in New Orleans. LeBlanc reports that Reeves was named a 2024 Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Program. Reeves discusses learning about blacksmithing techniques at the library and his recent work on a weathervane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World. LeBlanc also interviews Karina Roca, blacksmith apprentice.