Event held on August 04

Blacksmithing Introduction Workshop

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Spend a Saturday at this practical introduction to Blacksmithing, and go home with your very own hand-forged results to show for it! You will experience shaping steel with hammer and fire, as well as learn a bit about the forge, anvil, tools and techniques used in blacksmithing. Included: Blacksmithing overview: Tools, processes, safety briefing All materials required (carbon steel, hammers, tongs, anvil, gas forge, PPE) Forging your own project(s) with a hammer and anvil All instructions and support required Please note: This is not a knife-making workshop but an introduction to blacksmithing and forging. Suitable For: Anyone over 16 years old with an interest in blacksmithing Anyone able to lift a one kilogram hammer over the head and hammer 'for a while' (they will help if you get tired). Entry Cost Adult $275 - Only suitable for Adults, over 16 years of age due to tools and safety understanding required. The cost for the one-day workshop is AUD300 or AUD275 if booking two or more.