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Basic Blacksmith Course Overview

What to expect

At the end of the course, the basic aspects of hand forging will have been covered including drawing down, twisting, upsetting, punching, drifting, bending and scrolling. The new smith will have hand forged some objects of art to show for their labours, and have the knowledge to begin their quest into the ancient art of blacksmithing. Full day workshops have lunch provided as part of the course and there is opportunity to learn at your own pace.

Instructors

John Fergus

John Fergus is a spring maker by trade and an artist blacksmith by choice. He has been a member of A.B.A.S.A. for many years and has been very instrumental in establishing our basic blacksmith course. John has developed the six-week course into a well honed and enjoyable experience.

Chris Fuller

Chris Fuller has been with ABASA almost from the beginning. As an owner operator of his own  full time blacksmith business ‘Artist Blacksmith Studio‘,  Chris has created many beautiful and well forged artwork pieces for private and business customers in South Australia.

COURSE FORMAT

4 courses are scheduled over the year, that run over a six week period ( one night each week) and two Weekend condensed courses per quarter. The curriculum is not locked in steel, so to speak, as there is the flexibility in the course for students to work within their capabilities and strengths.

We have two variations of the Basic course.

The weekend condensed course

The Weekend Condensed course runs over two full days; consecutive Sunday’s (16 hours)
The weekend course is designed for those that have to travel long distances, and or those who are not able to attend the 6 week evening course.
The weekend course is complete and has 2 instructors, so participants get enough instructor attention.

The 6 week Course

The 6 week course begins with an Introduction Day on the Sunday prior to the first week night of the course from 10am till 3 pm. On this day, students will learn about safety, the forge fire, forge etiquette and tools of the blacksmith trade. You will also get to meet and greet with fellow students over lunch (provided as part of the course).

Wednesday nights start at 6:30pm and finish at 9pm.

COURSE FEE

The cost of the courses is $400 with students becoming a FULL member of ABASA for three months from the start date of the course.

This will give students the added benefit of attending General Forge sessions to practice their hammer and forging skills and finish any projects undertaken during the course.

COURSE REGISTRATION & INQUIRIES

If you have any inquiries regarding the Basic Blacksmith Courses contact our President or‬ Training Coordinator.

ABASA Training Coordinator – Chris Fuller  0419 500 882‬ csfuller@adam.com.au

ABASA President  – Chris Carter ‭0417 871 247‬

To register, download the Basic Blacksmith Training Information and Enrollment form complete and send to the training coordinator. The forms include all the details of the course, payment details and basic information concerning the course.