1pm – 4pm
16 years and over
Don't miss the opportunity to try your hand at heating and shaping metal with our Blacksmithing Taster Workshops. This three-hour workshop is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to blacksmithing, get a hands-on understanding of the materials, equipment and terminology.
In addition to learning the basics, you'll see demonstrations in drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting. Plus, participants will have the opportunity to choose one of three unique projects to create and take home with you - S hooks, a bottle opener or a BBQ steak flipper.
Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt have been blacksmithing for more than 30 years between them, using traditional methods and techniques to create forged items for any time in history.
Based in Ipswich, they use historical equipment and authentic antique bellows or hand-cranks. Well-respected artists and blacksmiths, they have travelled across Queensland sharing their passions for the craft and teaching the heritage trade to a variety of audiences.
Presented by Queensland Museum Rail Workshops as part of Galvanized: a Festival of Heritage.
Plan your visit to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, located in Ipswich.
Located in Ipswich, Queensland Museum Rail Workshops is easily accessible by car or on public transport.
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