Hand-Forged Knife Making Workshop for Beginners

Beginner-friendly metalwork class in Footscray


Waterside Metal Art Studio
Waterside Metal Art Studio
Facebook likes4.9 stars (60+)
5.0 (3)

7.5 hours Class size 4 to 10     label $600

Learn how to make a traditional hand-forged knife.

This is a hands-on metalwork class requiring some physical output but suitable for absolute beginners.

Students will be taught all the necessary steps to make a traditional hand-forged knife. The process involves forging and shaping a high carbon steel blade, hardening and sharpening the blade and shaping a handle. Following forging, each student will be assisted in the design, cutting and riveting of a leather sheath for their knife.


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • All materials provided.
  • Handmade metal knife.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

60 Maribyrnong St, Footscray VIC

Hand-Forged Knife Making Workshop for Beginners location
More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has a 4.9 average rating (out of 5) on Facebook, with 60+ reviews

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Your teacher
Waterside Metal Art Studio
Waterside Metal Art Studio

Facebook likes4.9 stars (60+)
5.0 (3)

Steve offers a rare mix of passion, effervescent energy and a love of people, resulting in memorably experiences where everyone feels welcome...
And then... there is Harry, the resident forge hound with an equally sunny disposition who will greet you at the door with a big smile and wet nose!

Steve discovered the colourful world of blacksmithing in Belgium, during a midlife sabbatical. Upon return, with two big anvils and a legvice under his belt, he set up a forge in Footscray's picturesque Water's Edge Arts Precinct.
In 2013, he initiated Australia's first Blacksmiths Festival, now being held biannually on the banks of the Maribyrnong River and run by a team of volunteers.
Steve has a degree in Earth Sciences, studied blacksmithing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, obtained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is currently completing a Certificate in Industrial Blacksmithing at TAFENSW.

Apart from teaching, he also offers a well equipped space for members to come together and forge.

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2024-05-31 15:00:00
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