Blacksmithing Basics

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Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jan
Sat 25 - Sun 26 Feb SOLD OUT
Sat 25 – Sun 26 Mar SOLD OUT
Sat 8 – Sun 9 April
Sat 20 – Sun 21 May
Sat 10 – Sun 11 June
Sat 24 – Sun 25 June
Sat 15 – Sun 16 July
Sat 5 – Sun 6 August
Sat 23 – Sun 24 September
Sat 7 – Sun 8 October
Sat 28 – Sun 29 October

8:30am – 4pm

Recommended for 16 years and over

Requirements

Closed-in boots (or steel-capped), long trousers and long sleeves.

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$420
Includes expert instruction, all materials and meals.

Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmithing shop.

Learn the basics of blacksmithing and create your own set of blacksmithing tools including a cold chisel, hot cutter, round punch, oval punch, centre punch and tongs. As well as your tools, you will take away the basic skills of blacksmithing including operating a forge and using the tools and anvil.

After completing this workshop, you are eligible to participate in the Blacksmithing Intermediate Workshops.

Meet your tutor

Terry Drennan began training as a blacksmith and farrier in Melbourne when he was 21 years old. He has won the Australian champion in blacksmithing and farriery on many occasions. At the same time, Terry never lost the skills and enthusiasm for the other traditional facets of his trade such as making decorative gates and furniture. He has been teaching blacksmithing courses at Cobb+Co Museum for around 20 years.

All our Hands-on Workshops have a limited number of participants to ensure you receive all the assistance and direction you require.

Spectators are welcome at all workshops.

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