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Blacksmithing 2-Day Project: Boot scraper
7am – 4pm
Recommended for 16 years and over
Requirements
Closed-in boots (or steel-capped), long trousers and long sleeves.
Closed-in boots (or steel-capped), long trousers and long sleeves.
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
Once you have completed the Blacksmithing Advanced Workshop you are eligible to participate in our project workshops. In this two-day project class you will extend your skills further and create a functional yet decorative boot scraper.
Meet your tutor
Terry Drennan began training as a blacksmith and farrier in Melbourne when he was 21 years old. He has been awarded 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 workshops at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co for over 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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Blacksmithing 2-Day Project: Hand axe or Damascus knife
Extend your blacksmithing skills further and create a Viking-inspired hand axe or custom Damascus knife with artisan Terry Drennan.
Hands-on Workshops
From blacksmithing to wheelwrighting, discover the Hands-on Workshops on offer at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co!