Armour Smithing - Make an Arm Harness

Armour Smithing - Make an Arm Harness

Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this two-day armour smithing experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.

By The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Date and time

Sat, 1 Jun 2024 9:00 AM - Sun, 2 Jun 2024 5:00 PM AEST

Location

The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw St Golden Point, VIC 3350 Australia

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About this event

  • 1 day 8 hours

Medieval armour reached its height during the 15th century. Knights and men at arms across Europe were clad in well fitting armour of steel plate that was both highly protective and flexible.

In this workshop, you will learn how to make an arm harness consisting of vambraces (forearm), couters (elbows), and rearbraces (upper arm) in the high medieval gothic style, custom fit entirely to your measurements. Advanced students may also have the opportunity to work on a set of pauldrons (shoulders).

No previous experience is required to participate in this workshop. Students who have completed Rob's Basic Armouring - Make a Pair of Vambraces workshop are welcome to bring along their vambraces to upgrade to a full arm harness.

Duration: 2 Day Course

Age: TEEN 13-17 and ADULT 18+

Skill Level: Beginner

Inclusions: All instruction, tools and materials included.

What to bring: Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen

Clothing Guidelines: Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, no hanging jewellery, hair tied back

Rob Hayes is a maker of historical Arms and Armour. For five years he has practised this lost trade under the name Hammer & Scales.

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The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia's rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

$775