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Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Toowoomba
28 Feb to 28 Nov, 2026
$120 - $695
Blacksmithing Workshops
Discover the craft of blacksmithing at Queensland Museum Cobb & Co’s Blacksmithing Hands-On Workshops in 2026.
Led by Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan, these hands-on workshops introduce you to traditional forging techniques while you create strong, functional pieces from raw metal. From beginner sessions to advanced and multi-day projects, each workshop is designed to build skills progressively in a safe, supportive environment.
Explore the workshops collection below.
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Blacksmithing Workshops
Blacksmithing Beginner
2 DAY WORKSHOP | $495
28 Feb to 7 Nov 2026
Learn the basics of blacksmithing and create your own set of blacksmithing tools including a cold chisel, hot cutter, round punch, centre punch and tongs.
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Blacksmithing Advanced
2 DAY WORKSHOP | $495
28 Mar to 14 Nov 2026
Learn riveting, forge welding, barley twisting, forming plate, forging shapes, upsetting and drawing to create a set of fireside tools including a poker, rake and shovel.
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Beginner.
Blacksmithing 3 Day Project
3 DAY PROJECT | $695
2 to 4 May 2026
Use advanced blacksmithing techniques to forge a set of two candelabra for your home.
Saturday to Monday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced.
Blacksmithing 2 Day Project – July
2 DAY PROJECT – JULY | $495
25 to 26 Jul 2026
Extend your skills further and create a functional yet decorative boot scraper.
Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced.
Blacksmithing 2 Day Project – November
2 DAY PROJECT – NOVEMBER | $495
28 to 29 Nov 2026
Extend your skills further and create a Viking-inspired hand axe or Damascus knife.
Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced.
Blacksmithing Teen
3 HOUR WORKSHOP | $120
1 & 8 Jul 2026
Teens will learn traditional techniques and forge a unique creation in a safe and supportive environment.
9am or 1pm.
Designed for participants aged 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: Nil.
