National Blacksmiths Competition

New Forest and hampshire County Show

Wrought ironwork Schedule
29th, 30th, & 31st July 2008
The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH
To obtain entry forms:
Telephone: 01590 622400
or e.mail
www.newforestshow.co.uk

Judge Mr Hector Cole FWCB

Section Secretary: Dave Waight AWCB, LWCB

Class One: Set Piece
Competitors are required to make "a candelabra"
The work should primarily be of forged construction

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class Two: Under £200 in value
Traditional or contemporary, Primarily of forged construction
(the work should be marked at that price or available for commission at that price)

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class Three: Over £200 in value
Traditional or contemporary primarily of forged construction

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class Four: Industrial
Competitors are required to submit an item of industrial or general metalwork
(eg Forged or fabricated component parts),Jigs, tools etc MMA, MIG, TIG etc
but priority given to forged items.

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class Five: Artistic/Sculptural
Items of artistic metalwork.Any method of construction.

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class Six: 90 Minute live forging
Competitors are required to make on the showground
"A miniature tree"
Please note:no clean up time allowed
a striker is permitted.

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class seven: 20 minute live forging
Competitors are required to make on the showground as saleable object in 20 minutes

Prizes: 1st £20 2nd £15 3rd £10

Show Champion: £200 Reserve Champion: £50

New Forest Grand Prix
For the overall winner on agregate points including live competitions

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20

Class Eight: Military "Artisan" Blacksmiths Competition
Two Hour "open class" (open to service personnel only)

Prizes: 1st £60 2nd £40 3rd £20