Northwest Blacksmith Association

NWBA Conference 2018 Schedule

Repousse All Day Friday and Saturday

Black Smoke Alley Open All Day Every Day
(individuals set up forges and demonstrate and work, often a great hands on opportunity

FRIDAY MAY 11th

  • 8:00 a.m. Registration begins
  • 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.  Gallery and Library open @ CC
  • 9:00 a.m.- noon  Main demonstrator: Rachel David @ MB 
  • 9:00 a.m. – Noon Hands-On Intermediate Demonstration: Bill Apple, Getting the Most out of your Top Tools @ MC
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00-4:00 p.m. Main demonstrator: Scott Szloch @ MB 
  • 1:00-4:00p.m. Hands-On Beginner Demonstration: Alair Wells, – Tooling Up @ MC
  • 5:00pm or sooner          Registration CLOSES
  • 6:00 P.M.     Annual NWBA Potluck Social @ MB…Bring some meat and a side to share, a grill will be provided.
  • 6:00 p.m. – midnight:  Open Forge / Midnight Madness @ MC
  • 7:30 pm   Presentation by Scott Szloch: Seattle Area Blacksmith Showcase @ CC  
  • After presentation:  Contest: Solo Blacksmith Challenge ‘Twist Off’ @ MB

 

SATURDAY MAY 12th

  • 8:00am   Registration OPENS @ CC
  • 8:00am – 9:00pm   Gallery and Library open @ CC
  • 9:00am – Noon Main Demonstrator: Rachel David @ MB
  • 1:00 – 4:00pm   Main Demonstrator: Scott Szloch @ MB
  • 1:00 – 4:00pm  Hands-On Advanced Demonstration: Ben Czyhold,Developing Forms From A Piece of Flat Bar @ MC
  • 5:00pm or sooner  Registration CLOSES
  • 6:00pm            Banquet @ CC
  • after Banquet       General Membership Meeting @ CC
  • after Meeting         Auction (Bring your wallet!!) @ CC
  • after Auction          Contest: Group Blacksmith Challenge ‘Ring Toss’ (2-3 smiths) @ MB
  • after Auction             Open Forge / Midnight Madness

SUNDAY MAY 14th

  • 8:00am – Noon            Registration open for last minute merchandise @ CC
  • 8:00am – Noon            Gallery and Library open @ CC
  •  9:00am – Noon            HOT TIPS LIVE @ MB
  •  Noon                           Time to put stuff away! Any help will be appreciated!!

CC – Conference Center Building
MB – Main Barn
MC – Mentoring Center
TG – Tailgating Barn

 

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