Safety is paramount at the forge; Please wear safety glasses, full cover cotton clothing, hearing protection, fully enclosed work shoes or boots and leather gloves. A leather apron is recommended as added protection.
Come-n-Try days
If you have always wondered what it would be like to be a blacksmith, you can attend an Come-n-Try day and experience forging something to take home. With experienced instructors, the session gets you up to speed with the basics at your own pace. $40 covers all equipment and materials provided.
Basic Blacksmith Course Summary
A hands on introduction to Blacksmithing over 7 sessions, held at the Penfield Forge. All tools and materials are provided.
Course Format
- Induction Day on the first Sunday from 10am to 4pm the following 6 weeks are on Wednesday nights from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.
- Weekend Course for those that can’t make the Wednesday nights, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Induction Day
The Induction day is mandatory. The instructor will take you through the basics of Safety, Fire Management and Forge Protocol. Participants will be introduced to the tools and their uses and a bit of theory on the craft of Blacksmithing. Lunch is provided and soft drinks are available at a modest cost. Tea and Coffee is available free.
Cost
The cost of the course is $400 (non-refundable unless we can fill the place, as payment is taken as a commitment to attend). This includes all materials as well as 3 months Full membership of ABASA commencing from the start of your course.
Members can attend General Forging sessions to practise your skills and advanced Skills Workshops to further their knowledge.