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Blacksmithing Heritage Workshops: Full Day
9am – 4pm
16 years and over
This full-day workshop led by Blacksmiths Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt encourages you to stoke your creative fires and test your hand at artisanal blacksmithing.
Enjoy demonstrations of drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting techniques, and craft a bespoke item to take home.
Bookings are essential, workshop cost includes tuition, materials, morning tea and lunch. Places are limited, be quick to book!
What you need to know
- Participants must be 16 years and over.
- There are no prerequisites to attend.
- Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Participants must declare any condition or injury that may impact their ability to successfully complete the workshop.
- Bring bottled water and ensure you wear long sleeves, long pants and closed in shoes.
- If you have any access or support requirements to participate fully in this event, please get in touch with the museum’s friendly staff to discuss your options, (07) 3432 5100.
For catering purposes, please provide us with information about any dietary requirements when booking.
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Creative Glass Sandblasting Workshops
Participate in a unique glass sandblasting workshop, led by glass artisans where you’ll learn techniques and create your own permanent sandblast design onto a drinking glass that is yours to take home.
Blacksmithing Heritage Workshops: Half Day
Participate in an introductory half-day workshop of blacksmithing. Try your hand at the heritage trade, and observe trained blacksmiths, Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt demonstrate the craft.
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