BTC's Welding Rodeo May 20

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May 05, 2017
 

 

BTC WELDING RODEO IMAGINES THE SALISH SEA IN METAL FOR ONE-DAY EXHIBITION MAY 20

 
Bellingham, Wash. – Watch welders transform scrap metal into sea-inspired art at this year’s Welding Rodeo: Sculpture Exhibition. The event will take place for one day only this year, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Bellingham Technical College.
 
Throughout the day, four teams will create sculptures following a Salish Sea theme, with the day ending in an auction of one-of-a-kind metal art at 4:45 p.m.
 
Join in the fun, flare and sparks as each team strategizes, designs, fabricates and welds a finished sculpture in eight hours, providing a rare real-time glimpse into the world of welded steel fabrication and fine art creation.
 
In addition to the auction of the day’s sculptures, attendees will also be able to bid on smaller metal works created by BTC’s Welding students in the week prior to the Rodeo.
 
If you’re interested in picking up a unique piece of metal art for your home, business or garden, the Welding Rodeo is your chance! Money spent goes to a great cause, as a portion of proceeds raised at auction goes to the sculpting team and the remainder goes to help support BTC welding students. 
 
Other BTC programs and clubs will have tables at the event for raffles, sales, food and demonstrations, including:
  •          BTC’s Instrumentation & Control Technology students will be grilling up burgers and dogs throughout the day, and all proceeds will support program student scholarships.
  •          Process Technology students will be doing a demonstration of line-breaking and essential oil distillation in the program’s lab.
  •          The Composites Engineering program will be displaying student projects, including skis and snowboards.
 
BTC extends its gratitude to BP Cherry Point and Central Welding, both of which have been instrumental in supporting the Welding Rodeo since the event’s inception in 2001.
 
Welding Rodeo Story:
It began with the instructor’s idea to generate emphasis and interest about the welding field, BTC’s welding program, and the BTC campus. It quickly became clear that the public was curious to see “what goes on under the hood,” getting a firsthand look at the welding process that most of us never have the opportunity to see. This idea was a mix of a Welding Skills demonstration and competition, a welding product & equipment showcase, and a take-off of “Junk Yard Wars” with a fine arts twist. All this evolved into the BTC Welding Rodeo, now in its 16th year.
 
About Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers seven direct transfer degrees such as pre-engineering, pre-nursing, electronics, and business, and two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. BTC offers 38 associate degree and 51 certificate options providing professional technical education to support local and regional industry workforce needs. For more information, go to www.btc.edu.
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