Introductory Blacksmithing - Coal Rake and Hook

Introductory Blacksmithing - Coal Rake and Hook

Learn the basics of blacksmithing with blacksmith and sculptor David Graham.

By The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Date and time

Sat, 18 May 2024 8:30 AM - 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

  • 8 hours 30 minutes

This full-day introduction to blacksmithing will cover safety in the workshop, the tools of the trade and some of the basic techniques. Using this information, you will learn to hand forge a coal rake and hanging hook. At the end of the day, you will take your hand-made tool home with you.

Age: TEEN 13-17 and ADULT 18+

Skill Level: Beginner

Inclusions: All instruction, tools and materials provided

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

Clothing Guidelines: Workshop appropriate - wrist to ankle 100% cotton, steel capped boots or leather work boots preferred, hair tied back, no hanging jewellery, no baggy or flowing clothing.

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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.

$320