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Northwest Blacksmith Association Conference 2016

• Demonstrators
• Hands-On Classes
• Repoussé Station
• Competitions!
• Black Smoke Alley aka Midnight Madness
• Barbeque potluck Friday night
• Western Banquet Saturday night
• Gallery
• Auction
• Tailgaters
• and more!

An introduction to our demonstrators:

Gábor Szombathy Blacksmith Artist Budapest, Hungary Born in Budapest in 1961. Awarded the title "Applied Folk Artist" in 1988, and he was a founding member and notary of the Hungarian Blacksmiths Guild. He became a member of the National Association of Hungarian Creative Artists in 1997. He also teaches forging techniques for artisan schools in Savonlinna, Lahti, and Petäjävesi, Finland. http://mutermek.com/szombathy_.....r/?lang=en  https://www.facebook.com/gabor.szombathy.9

Monica Coyne, California. Monica has the ability to fit hand forged ironwork into the lives of people in a way that feels natural and comforting but is also breathtaking, surprising and wonderful. Her work will invite you into a space with seductive forms and tempt you to examine and touch. Monica’s shop is “off the grid” in Northern California. Although blacksmithing and ironwork can be energy intensive Monica uses alternative forging methods and power sources to minimize her carbon footprint. Working closely with a wide-range of clients from architects, builders and homeowners to furniture and art galleries, she produces exclusive, timeless pieces for the home, garden and business.   http://www.monicacoyneartistbl.....ksmith.com

Dave Lisch, Master Bladesmith will be teaching a hands on class Saturday Afternoon, forging a blade and Sunday he will do a demonstration on grinding.  http://www.davidlisch.com

UPDATED INFO!!  Hands On Classes:

• Friday May 13 1 pm to 4 pm  Dragon Head bottle opener with Torvald Sorenson
• Saturday May 14 9 am to 12 pm Scott Szloch project TBA
• Saturday May 14 1pm to 4 pm Blacksmith Knife with David Lisch

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!! REGISTER NOW...