What does the work of our hands make of us?
Join us at Logan Street Theater for CUT TO:, an afternoon of three short documentaries about Indiana makers and the relationships they form with their craft, their materials, and the world around them.
From delicate birds carved from wood, to Indiana Limestone shaped by generations of skilled hands, to one-of-a-kind blades forged from steel, these films explore the people who make things—and the ways the act of making shapes their own lives in return.
Following the films, stick around for a Q&A with filmmakers and subjects featured in the program, including bladesmith Aric Geesaman.
And bring a kitchen knife! After the conversation, Aric will offer optional knife sharpening for attendees who'd like to stay and watch a craftsman at work.
The Films
50 LITTLE BIRDS
A short documentary about Indiana-based folk artist Geoff Davis. As an artist, Geoff finds ways to translate his experiences in nature into his work. Long canoe journeys provide inspiration and encounters with the wildlife that eventually become delicate wood carvings. But Geoff is seeking more than inspiration. He ventures into the woods to find healing.
A STONE'S PACE
Indiana Limestone can be found in buildings and monuments across the country, prized for its unique character and beauty. A Stone's Pace follows two people who have dedicated their lives to shaping the stone—and, in return, have found their own lives shaped by the craft.
ASH BLÆDS
Bladesmith Aric Geesaman creates handmade knives from his workshop in Indiana, transforming steel and other carefully chosen materials into functional objects with stories of their own. Ash Blæds explores Aric's process, philosophy, and the meaning that can be forged into something made by hand.
After the Films
The screening will be followed by a filmmaker and subject Q&A, offering a chance to hear more about the stories, people, and craft behind the films.
Afterward, attendees are invited to stick around as Aric Geesaman sharpens kitchen knives brought from home. Knife sharpening is completely optional—you're welcome to simply watch, ask questions, and enjoy the demonstration.
Yes, you may bring a knife to the theater.
Please keep any knives safely wrapped, sheathed, or otherwise secured while entering and moving through the theater. Knives should remain secured until the sharpening portion of the afternoon.
More about Knife Sharpening
Want to leave with a sharper knife than you came with? Bladesmith Aric Geesaman will sharpen a limited number of kitchen knives by hand on whetstones following the program.
Sharpening by hand allows Aric to carefully dial in the knife’s edge geometry while removing as little steel as possible—preserving the life of the knife while creating an edge that can be even sharper than when it was new.
Knife sharpening requires a separate sharpening ticket and is limited to one knife per sharpening ticket. Everyone attending the event—including those having a knife sharpened—must also have a General Admission ticket.
Please bring your knife safely wrapped, sheathed, or otherwise secured, and keep it secured until instructed otherwise.
A note about damaged knives: The sharpening offered during this event is intended for knives in generally good condition that need a fresh edge. Knives with chips, broken tips, significant edge damage, or other repair needs may require additional time and work beyond what can be accommodated during the event. Aric can assess those knives and, if necessary, arrange a separate time for repair.