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SUMMARY:Spring Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2025 NWBA Spring Conference! The conference will be May 30th through June 1\, 2025 at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds/Event Center – NWBA Mentoring Center in Longview\, WA. Featured Demonstrators on Friday and Saturday will include Ellen Durkan\, Delaware and Max Randolf\, California with John Paul serving as Sunday’s “Hot Tips” Demonstrator. \nDownload the full conference schedule here or view maps & more details here \nOnline registration is now closed – you can still register in person at the door at the conference though. Hope to see you all there! \n 
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/spring-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Mentoring Center\, 1900 7th Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Agrarian School Workshop - Blacksmithing Fundamentals with Tony Stewart
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for people with little or no experience in blacksmithing. We’ll cover the basic theory and practice in the craft\, introductory metallurgy\, and basic tool design and use. Each day will involve demonstrations of basic techniques and projects\, with most of the time spent with students working on projects that involve practice of the foundational techniques. We’ll learn how to draw out material\, square and round it effectively\, upset it\, make basic joints\, punch and drift holes\, and elementary forge welding. Students can do personal work based on the demonstrations\, and are also encouraged to come with ideas of things they would like to make. This class will prepare students with less experience for the intermediate classes to follow.
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/new-agrarian-school-blacksmithing-fundamentals-with-tony-stewart/
LOCATION:New Agrarian School\, 990 McCaffery Rd\, Big Fork\, MT\, 59911\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Blacksmith Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are wanting to learn the Basics of Blacksmithing\, plan to join us on Saturday\, June 7th for an informative\, hands-on course conducted by Northwest Blacksmith Association Board Member Derek Lanhart. \nThe session will be from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the NWBA Mentoring Center located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds (1900 7th Avenue\, Longview\, Washington). \nThere will be a registration fee of $100 per student to cover supplies and equipment used during the workshop. Space is limited to 10 participants and preregistration is required by May 25th. This course is designed for individuals who have never done blacksmithing before or complete beginners. Please wear clothing made from natural fibers (cotton\, wool\, leather) as synthetic materials tend to melt instead of burn. Closed toe shoes (steel toe preferred) are required. \nRegistration form is located here: Beginner’s Blacksmith Workshop Registration \nMembership in NWBA is not required for this workshop. Contact nwbainfo@gmail.com for additional information.
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/beginners-blacksmith-workshop/
LOCATION:Mentoring Center\, 1900 7th Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Agrarian School Workshop - Hammer and Tongs with Jeffrey Funk
DESCRIPTION:This one-week workshop will be focused on these two absolutely essential tools for blacksmithing.  Pared down from the more expansive two-week Blacksmith’s Tools class held in previous years\, we’ll focus on the design and forging of hammers and tongs that are better than you can buy\, using fundamental blacksmithing skills. We’ll use both power hammers and hand hammers\, along with sledge hammer striking work to do the hole punching and drifting.  Jeffrey’s approach to the form\, forging\, and heat treating of hammers has been widely appreciated  in the blacksmithing community\, and here is your chance to dig deep into it. Students can expect to take home several hammers and a selection of tongs\, along with the skills to make more. \nLess experienced folks will be admitted with the consent of the instructor.
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/new-agrarian-school-workshop-hammer-and-tongs-with-jeffrey-funk/
LOCATION:New Agrarian School\, 990 McCaffery Rd\, Big Fork\, MT\, 59911\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Fireside chat via Zoom – open to all NWBA members. \nA Zoom link will be provided soon.
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/fireside-chat-3/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T170000
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SUMMARY:New Agrarian School Workshop - Knives for the Outdoors with Jordan LaMonthe
DESCRIPTION: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 to forge a variety of knives for use in the field\, including a hunting knife for everyday tasks and skinning game\, a camp knife for chopping firewood and clearing brush\, and a small chef knife for prepping camp meals. The class knives will feature forged integral bolsters and guards\, and students will be able to explore both hidden-tang and through-tang construction to affix handles on their blades. To conclude the class\, students will have the opportunity to craft leather sheaths for their knives\, to carry them on their next outdoor adventures.
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/new-agrarian-school-workshop-knives-for-the-outdoors-with-jordan-lamonthe/
LOCATION:New Agrarian School\, 990 McCaffery Rd\, Big Fork\, MT\, 59911\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Center Event - Open Forge
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Center Event – Open Forge for NWBA at the Mentoring Center (1900 7th Ave\, Longview\, WA 98632). \nThere will be a $20 charge to assist with shop expenses\, supplies\, and MC operations for the event.
URL:https://blacksmith.org/event/mentoring-center-event-andromeda-jacobson-4/
LOCATION:Mentoring Center\, 1900 7th Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States
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