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Blacksmithing 2-Day Project: Hand axe or Damascus knife
Recommended for 16 years and over
Requirements
Closed-in boots (or steel-capped), long pants and long sleeves.
Once you have completed the Blacksmithing Advanced Workshop you are eligible to participate in our project workshops.
In this two-day workshop you will apply the skills acquired in the Blacksmithing Beginner and Advanced Workshop. Forge a Viking-inspired hand axe or custom Damascus knife, identified by the hand-forged wavy, mottled pattern which runs through the blade.
Meet your tutor
Terry Drennan began training as a blacksmith and farrier in Melbourne when he was 21 years old. He has won the Australian champion in blacksmithing and farriery on many occasions. At the same time, Terry never lost the skills and enthusiasm for the other traditional facets of his trade such as making decorative gates and furniture. He has been teaching blacksmithing courses at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co for around 20 years.
All our Hands-on Workshops have a limited number of participants to ensure you receive all the assistance and direction you require.
Spectators are welcome at all workshops.
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Blacksmithing 3-Day Project
Extend your blacksmithing skills even further and create a house number and sign bracket for your home with artisan Terry Drennan.