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Cobb+Co Hands-on Workshops 2025
Vintage Trades with a Modern Twist
Discover the joy of traditional craftsmanship at our renowned Hands-On Workshops.
Learn timeless skills from expert artisans and craft unique, functional pieces. With small class sizes, you’ll receive personalised guidance, ensuring a rewarding and enriching experience.
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Blacksmithing Workshops
Blacksmithing Beginner
TWO DAY WORKSHOP| $455
Select weekends until Oct 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
8:30am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Blacksmithing Advanced
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $465
2 – 3 Aug 2025
1 – 2 Nov 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
Saturday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Beginner.
Blacksmithing Teen – 2 July
THREE HOUR WORKSHOP | $110
2 July 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create a Viking pendant (9am) or a marshmallow fork (1pm).
Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm.
Participants must be 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: None.
Blacksmithing Teen - 9 July
THREE HOUR WORKSHOP | $110
9 July 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create a Viking bracelet (9am) or a leaf key ring/bag tag (1pm).
Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm.
Participants must be 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: None.
Blacksmithing 2 Day Project – July
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $465
26 – 27 July 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
Saturday to Sunday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced.
Blacksmithing 2 Day Project – November
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $465
15 – 16 Nov 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create either a Viking-inspired hand axe or custom Damascus knife.
Saturday to Sunday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced.
Wood Workshops
Rustic Furniture
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $375
11 – 12 Oct 2025
Spend the weekend learning the basic skills of rustic furniture making under the expert instruction of artisan Andrew MacDonald.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Wheelwrighting
FIVE DAY WORKSHOP | $1450
4 – 8 Oct 2025
Join wheelwright Kerry Riehl to create and assemble a complete twelve spoke wagon wheel over five days.
Saturday to Wednesday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Metal Workshops
Silversmithing
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | From $410
14 – 15 Jun 2025
23 – 24 Aug 2025
Jemica Ostrofski, a skilled jewellery artisan, will teach participants how to create their own unique statement ring using sterling silver, copper, brass, and aluminium.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Metalsmithing Teen
THREE HOUR WORKSHOP | From $115
2 OR 9 Jul 2025
Under the guidance of Silversmith Jemica Ostrofski, learn how to design and fabricate textured jewellery using recycled copper, brass and aluminium.
Wednesday, 9am OR 1pm.
Participants must be 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: None.
Glass Workshops
Stained Glass Leadlighting
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $475
30 – 31 Aug 2025
22 – 23 Nov 2025
Design, cut and create a stunning framed stained-glass panel for your home with artisan Michele Hollister in this two-day workshop.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Copperfoiling Glass Art
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $425
21 – 22 Jun 2025
8 – 9 Nov 2025
In this two-day workshop you will create a beautiful glass kaleidoscope (June) or suncatcher (November) using the copperfoil technique.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
