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Upcoming Events

  • Beginner Blacksmith blade, small class$375 (Limited to only 4 Participants)
    Beginner Blacksmith blade, small class$375 (Limited to only 4 Participants)
    29 Mar 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm AEST
    Cracked Anvil Forge , 1041 Redbank Plains Rd, New Chum QLD 4303, Australia
    Join us for a full day of experiencing the ancient art of blacksmithing. Forge your steel, swing the hammer and before the day is done you'll have your own piece finished. You too can create the world's oldest tool and use it at home for generations to come. All tools and equipment supplied.
  • Beginner Blacksmith blade, small class$375 (Limited to only 4 Participants)
    Beginner Blacksmith blade, small class$375 (Limited to only 4 Participants)
    12 Apr 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Cracked Anvil Forge , 1041 Redbank Plains Rd, New Chum QLD 4303, Australia
    Join us for a full day of experiencing the ancient art of blacksmithing. Forge your steel, swing the hammer and before the day is done you'll have your own piece finished. You too can create the world's oldest tool and use it at home for generations to come. All tools and equipment supplied.
  • Chef Knife making class.
    Chef Knife making class.
    24 May 2025, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    New Chum, 1041 Redbank Plains Rd, New Chum QLD 4303, Australia
    Experience the excitement of knife-making with Cracked Anvil Forge's beginner-friendly class. Learn to shape a knife using a hammer and fire, and discover the tools and techniques used in the process. Wayne, our expert guide, will lead you through the class, teaching you how to forge your own blade,

Blacksmithing One Day Workshop

Create your own custom door knocker in this one day workshop!

Join heritage trade Blacksmiths Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt for a lesson in the medieval blacksmithing tent at The Workshops Rail Museum.

See demonstrations in drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting.

Bookings are essential and the cost includes tuition and materials and meals.

Places are limited so be quick to book!

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

  • For catering purposes, please supply us with information about your allergies and intolerances on the payment page (where applicable)

How to book:

BOOK NOW or contact The Workshops Rail Museum on 07 3432 5100 to discuss your suitability for this workshop.

2 traditional blacksmiths at historical show

Classes Proudly Hosted at Ipswich Historical Society

1041 Redbank Plains Road, New Chum, Queensland 4303

And at Events Across Australia

Contact Wayne on 

0412518963

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