Heritage Trades and Crafts Workshop Program
Blacksmithing
The blacksmithing workshops are conducted by Australian Champion blacksmith and farrier, Terry Drennan.
All blacksmithing workshops include expert instruction, all materials, and morning/afternoon tea and lunch on all days. All blacksmithing workshops are for participants aged 16 years and older.
To register your interest or for further information call us on +61 (0) 7 4639 1971 or contact us using our online form.
Spectators are welcome at all workshops.
Beginners (Floral)
- 26-27 September 2009
A new workshop, Flowers in Steel is designed as an introduction to blacksmithing. Participants will learn basic forge work and make a decorative flower arrangement.
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Cost: $305 (including GST)
Beginners
- 25-26 July 2009 - fully booked, but spectators are welcome
- 5-6 September 2009
Participants learn basic forge work by making a range of tools including coal chisel, hot cutter, round punch, oval punch, centre punch and tongs.
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Cost: $305 (including GST)
Advanced
- 24-25 October 2009
After completing the beginners workshop, participants are eligible to attend the advanced workshop where they learn more advanced techniques, including ornamental iron work and forge welding by making a decorative fire poker and rake.
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Cost: $305 (including GST)
Project
- 20-21 June 2009 - Knife making - fully booked, but spectators are welcome
- 1-2 August 2009 - Tool making
- 14-15 November 2009 - Wall lamp
Participants who have completed the beginners and advanced workshops are eligible to continue to improve their skills by making a range of items.
Time: 7.00am-4.00pm
Cost: $305 (including GST)
Advanced Project (4 days)
- 10-11 & 17-18 October 2009 - Console table
People who have completed at least one project workshop at Cobb+Co Museum are eligible to participate in this more advanced project workshop which will be conducted over two consecutive weekends.
Time: 7.00am-4.00pm
Cost: $610 (including GST)
