# PIT Pattern Shell Construction (Hearts over Havasu)

Part of [Western WinterBlast 2026](https://www.westernpyro.org/events/winterblast/2026).

- When: Thursday, February 12, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM MST
- Category: PIT Crew
- Where: Tent 2, Sara Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Presenters: [Bill Stevenson](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/bill-stevenson), [Violet Stevenson](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/violet-stevenson), [Darrell Fiss](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/darrell-fiss), [Aurora Tershel](https://www.westernpyro.org/presenters/aurora-tershel)
- Beginner friendly; PPE required; PIT Crew (12+)

Part 2 of 3: Shell Assembly - In this session, PIT Crew participants will fill their shell with a heart-shaped pattern of stars and prepare it to be wrapped and dried overnight.