June 7th - 9th 2024
Come join the fun of carving together, learning together and showing our work during the art walk.
Why Hand Tools :
It is quiet, peaceful, we can easily talk among ourselves and dust is limited. If you aren’t a hand carver, bring a partly finished piece you can rasp, chisel, or sand.
We have two set up locations adjacent to each other: There us room for 8 people to set up under the covered patio. This is on a sign-up basis, first come, first served. Please let us know of this preference. There is room for 8 canopies on the lawn. Folks have shared a canopy comfortably for this event.
Location: Old Alcohol Plant Inn, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Hadlock, WA. (6 miles south of Port Townsend)
Hotel Reservations: Accommodations arranged separately and are paid for by the participants. Please see below for room types and rates available at the Old Alcohol Plant. The earlier you register, the more options are available to you for size, price and ability to pick a room that is good for sharing (if that is what you wish).
Weekend Agenda
Friday 11:00am – dinner time -
Sat. 9:00am – dinner time
Sun. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Continental Breakfast and coffee provided by NWSSA.
Lunches- On Your Own.
Dinners- Pot Lucks.
ART WALK: Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Space is Limited, To Register Please Contact:
Beth Krehbiel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 360-821-2560
Ellie Hochman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 206-419-3499
Registration info:
Space limited to 17 plus 3 additional spaces for women brand new to carving. Registration will close when we reach those numbers, so sign up early!
Due to the construction of our new website we are registering by mail. Please find the registration form attached, print it and send it in with a check (or click the Donate button on our website to pay with your credit card, or contact Renee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to pay by credit card over the phone.
Registration fee:
$135 Member Rate ($175 Non-Member Rate) payable to NWSSA. Our fees are used to underwrite our insurance for the event, to pay the very helpful hotel staff who fully assist us in set-up and tear down. It also helps us cover the use of the Old Alcohol Plant Inn space and facilities and the common rooms that we use.
Or Click Here to download and print the Mail-In Registration Form
Bring sculpture pedestals for your finished sculptures for the show and sale. There will also be table space available for display as well.
There is a commission donated to the OAP (amount TBD soon) of all sales to support the Old Alcohol Plant Inn's non-profit charity: Bayside Housing & Services.
If you plan on being under the covered deck, bring a work table, chair or stool, and your hand carving tools. Bring a big tarp to put under your workspace.
If you plan on being out on the lawn you should have a canopy and tarp. Please make sure you have long stakes for your canopy set up since it can be super windy at times.
Meals:
There is a suite with a full kitchen for meal storage and minor prep that we rent. Everyone in our group will have access to this space. There is a microwave, stove, as well as a fridge. There are also utensils available.
We can store our coolers there and there may not be enough room in the fridge.
Drinks:
Bring a beverage or bottle of wine to share.
Hanging out:
We will have both indoor and covered outdoor spaces to eat in. Depending on what is happening with COVID, will determine what we do. Will keep you posted.
Volunteer: Many hands make light work… Volunteers would be appreciated to help coordinate various aspects of the weekend.
Please contact Ellie to offer your help. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Beth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Accommodations:
Old Alcohol Inn Hotel is offering us spring season rates on their usual room rates for reservations made prior to May 15th!
These rates DO include Hotel tax and sales tax.
Please mention NWSSA to the front desk (360-390-4017) when reserving your Room or Suite. Discounted rates,
OAPI Room Rates:
When you register, tell the front desk that you are with NWSSA. Confirm that they are charging you these room rates below.
You can look at the rooms on the Old Alcohol Plant's website
| Type of Room | Price per Night Includes Taxes | Room Notes |
| Double | $187.48 | 2 Rooms (301 $303) each room sleeps 2 |
| Standard King | $187.48 | 4 Rooms (401,403,302) |
| Deluxe King | $220.80 | 2 Rooms (324 & 325) each room sleeps 1 |
| Standard Suite | $237.48 | 6 Rooms (221,222,223,224,226) Sofa sleepers available |
| Luxury Suite | $295.81 | 6 rooms (225, 321, 322, 323, 422, 500) sofa sleepers available - except 500 |
| Executive Suite | $329.14 | 1 room (421) sofa sleepers available |
| Penthouse Upper | $349,97 | 1 room (501) sofa sleepers available |
Alternative Nearby Accommodations:
Hadlock Motel ½ mile away.
Several B&Bs, VRBO and campgrounds in Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Irondale, Marrowstone Island and Port Townsend.
Covid requirements and requests: We will assess this as time gets closer.
Please contact (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Beth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have any questions or need additional information, or if you have any special needs.
Resources: Old Alcohol Plant Inn Website: https://www.oldalcoholplant.com/
Old Alcohol Plant Covid protocol info: https://www.oldalcoholplant.com/safety
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