Blacksmithing

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An Amazing Exciting Awesome Educational Experience

Learn the ancient art of blacksmithing at Artisan Estate, a working farm and maker’s destination in Somersby, NSW. Our workshops are perfect for beginners and experienced blacksmiths alike, and we offer a variety of courses to suit your interests.

All of our workshops are taught by Chris, an experienced blacksmith who is passionate about sharing his knowledge. We provide all of the materials and equipment you need, so you can just relax and enjoy the learning experience.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced blacksmith, we encourage you to join us for a blacksmithing workshop at Artisan Estate. You will have a blast learning this ancient art and creating your own unique works of art.

Select your Course

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Become the Maker

Saturdays 9:30am – 3:00pm
  • Learn the essentials of blacksmithing.
  • Fun and achievable for all experience levels.
  • Ages must be 12+
  • Tapering, twisting, fullering, drawing out, upsetting and more.
  • Forge a variety of items to take home with you.
  • Examples of works: Blacksmith knife, bottle openers, keyrings, s hooks, forged nails, butter knives, dice sets and more options.
  • BBQ lunch provided.

This course gives students time to work own a design of your choosing. 
***Please make contact before booking if you have a specific design in mind***

Class size is 6 people, if you would like to book extra people, please contact us to create a custom class.

$400

Beginner Blacksmithing

Sundays 9:30am-noon
  • Learn the essentials of blacksmithing.
  • Fun and achievable for all experience levels.
  • Ages must be 12+
  • Tapering, twisting, fullering, drawing out, upsetting and more.
  • Create a variety of items with different difficulty options.
  • Come away from this course with all the items you create.
  • NOT A KNIFEMAKING CLASS
    (Book the Become the Maker class to make a Blacksmith Knife)

    Class size is 6 people, if you would like to book extra people, please contact us to create a custom class.

$250

Forge a Chef Knife

Saturdays 8:30am-3:00pm
  • Ages must be 16+
  • This course is a unique opportunity to learn how to make your own chef knife from scratch. In this hands-on course, you will learn all the basics of blacksmithing, from forging, to heat treating, and grinding.
  • By the end of the course, you will have your own handmade chef knife to take home and use for cooking or display.
  • As a BONUS, you’ll be able to engrave your name, quote, or an icon on your knife to really make it unique. (additional cost) Alternatively, use one of our touch-marks, to stamp your blade.

  • Class size is 4 people, if you would like to book extra people, please contact us to create a custom class.

$500

Team Building

Bring your crew to Artisan Estate, to experience the ancient craft of Blacksmithing. Private workshops are the perfect opportunity to get your group together, and partake in a unique & memorable activity together.

Artisan Estate can create a custom workshop for your group, and tailor the class size, duration, and day suitable to you.

Junior Smiths Blacksmithing Groups

Learn about the history and practices of the ancient craft of blacksmithing, with a hands on Blacksmithing Course for teenage groups. Suitable for home-schoolers, scouts, girl guides, or a group of friends aged 12+.

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