Prerequisite: Nil
Venue: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba
Date: Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 January 2022
Time: 8am - 4pm (both days)
Cost: $420 (inc GST) includes expert instruction, all materials, and meals
Age: 16 years and over
Requirements: Please wear closed in boots (or steel capped), long trousers and long sleeves

All our Blacksmithing Workshops have a maximum number of participants to ensure you receive all the assistance and direction you require.

On the day

You will make a set of blacksmithing tools including a cold chisel, hot cutter, round punch, oval punch, centre punch and tongs. As well as your tools, you will take away the basic skills of blacksmithing including operating a forge and using the tools and anvil.After completing this workshop, you are eligible to participate in the Blacksmithing Advanced Workshop.

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 Cobb+Co Museum for over 15 years.

How to book

Book online. For more information contact Cobb+Co Museum +61 (0)7 4659 4900.

Please see our full Hands On Workshops Terms and Conditions. (188 KB) 

Spectators are welcome at all workshops.