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Blacksmithing Taster Heritage Workshops
9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm
16 years and over
Join heritage trade Blacksmiths Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt for a lesson in the blacksmithing tent at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops. See demonstrations in drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting. Get your hands dirty and make something special to take home.
Bookings are essential and the cost includes tuition and materials.
Places are limited so be quick to book!
You need to know
- Participants must be 16 years and over.
- Minimum numbers required.
- There are no prerequisites to attend.
- Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Bring bottled water.
- Must wear closed in shoes, long sleeves and long pants.
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