Big Sky Conference Schedule

[joshsmith]

Below is the schedule for the Big Sky Conference. I have an outstanding lineup of demonstrators this year. It is very diverse with information for all. If you would like to attend please contact me. It is very important that you RSVP so I can plan meals. I am really looking forward to this year. It should be a blast...literally!

Thanks and I hope you can make it.


Saturday June 26

Coffee and Doughnuts
8-9 Basic Hand Forging Bill Burke
9-10 Damascus Steel Part 1 Rick Dunkerley
10-11 Blade Grinding and Guard Fitting Tim Hancock
11-12 From Concept to Completion Jurgen Steinau
12-1 Catered Lunch at the Shop
1-2 Basic Handle Construction Tim Hancock
2-3 Damascus Steel Part 2 Rick Dunkerley
3-4 From Concept to Completion Part 2 Jurgen Steinau
4-5 Hollow Grinding and Blade Finishing John Young
5-8 Dinner and Knife Show at King Ranch Golf Course
8-9 Shoot the Bowling Ball Cannon
Bonfire

Sunday June 27

Coffee and Doughnuts
8-9 Advanced Handle Construction Tim Hancock
9-10 Slip Joint Folder Construction Bill Ruple
10-11 Tip and Throat Sheaths Tim Hancock
11-12 From Concept to Completion Part 3 Jurgen Steinau
12-1 Slip Joint Folder Construction Part 2 Bill Ruple
1-2 Question and Answer with all instructors

 

[Erik Fritz]

Looks to be an excellent lineup......again. Looking forward to it Josh.

 

[Erik Fritz]

Also i would like to say that any young makers out there that are on the fence about going please show up. The talent that Josh brings in can take years off of your learning curve.

 

[gthouse]

Well said Eric. I have been going since the first one. I learn something every year, besides having a great time.

 

[joshsmith]

Thanks Eric and Gary. I really appreciate everyone that comes. It's always great to see everyone.

 

[Bill Burke]

Hey, Josh.

I am very much looking forward to it, thanks.