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CLOSED - Wheelwrighting Workshop
| From: | Wednesday 27 November 2024 |
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| To: | Wednesday 06 May 2020 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 04:00pm Wednesday 27 November 2024 |
| Location: | Cobb + Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia |
CLOSED
On the day
You will assemble a complete twelve spoke wagon wheel from a hand made kit provided by our resident wheelwright Kerry Riehl. You will also personally make one of each item used in the construction including a spoke, felloe and hub. At the end of the five day workshop you will have a completed wheel to take home.
Meet your tutor
Wheelwright Kerry Riehl is a joiner by trade. He has been making and repairing wooden wheels for over 30 years, starting with his grandparents' old carts and drays. Kerry is passionate about passing on the skills of wheelwrighting and is a regular demonstrator at Cobb+Co Museum.
Cobb + Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
| Entry charges - Adult | $1400.00 |
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| Contact phone | 07 4659 4900 |
| Booking information | Prerequisite: Nil Venue: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba Date: Saturday 2 - Wednesday 6 May 2020 Time: 9am - 4pm (all days) Cost: $1,400 includes expert instruction, all materials, morning and afternoon tea and lunch (This workshop allows for partial payments - please see terms and conditions below.) Age: 16 years and over Requirements: Please wear closed in boots (or steel capped), long trousers and long sleeves |
| Event website | https://cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2020/05/Wheelwrighting+Workshop+May#.XYRCOygzaUk |
| Contact organisation | Cobb+Co Museum |
| Is food and drink available? | Yes |
| Are toilets available? | Yes |
| Is there disabled access? | Not applicable |
Make a complete 12 spoke wagon wheel in this workshop with wheelwright Kerry Riehl
