Whether camping, hiking, hunting, or foraging, a knife is one of the most important tools to carry in the wilderness. In this two week class, students will have the opportunity […]

Mentoring Center Event – Open Forge for NWBA at the Mentoring Center (1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632). There will be a $20 charge to assist with shop expenses, supplies, […]

One could argue that all art and craft has its origin in the natural world around us. Inspiration from nature is part of the human experience, and the craft of […]

In what has become a foundational workshop for this school, here we will indulge in the design, forging, and heat treating of all manner of hand tools for use in […]

This class will focus on the question why. Why in concept, and why in process. Through instructor led assignments we will cover a variety of techniques and design methods to […]

Come and join us for a week with the prolific and well- known teacher, Mark Aspery.  Mark has been a force in blacksmithing education for many years throughout the West, […]

Throughout this workshop, students will learn to make their own functional and decorative spoons, spatulas, and more with a focus on refinement, design, and delicate forging. The class will cover […]

Mentoring Center Event: Derek Lanhart Topic: Fundamental techniques for the beginner All participants at the sessions are asked to contribute $20 to assist with the supplies for the session and […]

This class will explore the history, design, forging, and use of axes for felling timber and working wood. Before the advent of the chainsaw spelled the end of the axe […]

Mark your calendar! Swaptoberfest 2025 will be held from October 3rd through the 5th at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. More details to come soon!

John Winer will be holding a 3-day long workshop from April 7th through April 9th at the NWBA Mentoring Center just before the Spring Conference. Each day will be 8 […]