Bowral Blacksmithing classes A couple of videos from are last class in Wildes Meadow. The 1910 Ironworks prides itself on its traditionally hand forged ironwork and restoring the past. We also run regular blacksmithing classes for budding male or female blacksmiths (we've had two lady smiths now) who want to learn this 2,500 year old … Continue reading Forging the past in Wildes Meadow, Southern Highlands, NSW
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Corporate Team building and Beginners Blacksmith courses at Wildes Meadow in the Southern Highlands
Corporate Team building and Blacksmithing is unique at Wildes Meadow, just outside Bowral I love teaching people this ancient art, because the craft of Blacksmithing is as old as the human race. Why is it called the King of trades? Well, with out a Blacksmith you had no tools, or your machinery and tools repaired … Continue reading Corporate Team building and Beginners Blacksmith courses at Wildes Meadow in the Southern Highlands
A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very BIG THANK YOU for an amazing year!!
BLACKSMITH BOWRAL AREA - SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Anne - Marie, my first Lady Smith and she was great, talk about sort the men out from the boys! Thank you all for such an amazing year - Great clients from all walks of life from around the Southern Highlands and the country and my students! Well, what … Continue reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very BIG THANK YOU for an amazing year!!
6 COST EFFECTIVE ARTISAN GIFT SUGGESTIONS for the Festive Season…
Blacksmith Bowral Area 1. DECORATIVE HOOKS - Butchers or decorative, hand forged hooks for the kitchen, garden or man cave - From $25 each plus shipping... 2. 'MAN HANDLES' - Here's something for the man who has everything. Perfect for the shed, back of the ute or Man Cave - From $20 each, handmade nails are extra … Continue reading 6 COST EFFECTIVE ARTISAN GIFT SUGGESTIONS for the Festive Season…
Ironwork restoration and replicating the past is what we specialise in…
When you're restoring the ironwork with hand-made nails on a 17 century Oak Sea Chest you really need to know what you're doing... When you have a precious antique, an old Victorian fuel stove that needs totally restoring or delicate metalwork that's now missing that has to match the original, or a photography / film … Continue reading Ironwork restoration and replicating the past is what we specialise in…
The 1910 Ironworks Collaborates with Local Artisan Plank & Trestle…
At the 1910 Ironworks we're all about collaborating and working collectively with other local artisans and the guys at Plank & Trestle are no exception... http://plankandtrestle.com.au/ Hand forged metal table furniture is the order of the day, complete with handmade nails - this trestle table will be a limited edition and who knows in the … Continue reading The 1910 Ironworks Collaborates with Local Artisan Plank & Trestle…
Another 100 year old fuel stove gets restored from the ground up!
You have to treat these old timers with respect and care, This Younger No 3 stove build in the late 19 century is being pulled out for restoration, as it needs a new oven, ash box, ash grill and the back damper is worn out. It's an art restoring a fuel stove that's over a … Continue reading Another 100 year old fuel stove gets restored from the ground up!
FREE 1910 Artisan Hub – calling for entries!
At 1910 we're forming an Artisan Hub online - it costs you nothing and you get to see everything before it's posted on the 1910 site. You can run videos too. Why are we doing this? Because it's all about collaboration, Australian Made, made to last and unique items. Australian artisans and artists helping other … Continue reading FREE 1910 Artisan Hub – calling for entries!
More beginners Blacksmith courses offered due to demand…
Going Hammer and Tong Courses - Beginners These pure artisan courses are for beginners interested in delving into the art of traditional Blacksmithing and are limited to 8 students – We start the day in the Blacksmith Shop at 9.30am sharp in Wildes Meadow, Southern Highlands at the 1910 Ironworks. Here you will learn how … Continue reading More beginners Blacksmith courses offered due to demand…
The NEW 1910 Iron Works Blacksmith Shop is now restored, fully operational…and open for business
Here are some shots of the new fully restored 1880s Blacksmith Shop in Wildes Meadow. Now open for business and classes. In fact the first Blacksmith classes start in February this year #highlandharvestfeasts and #wildfoodadventures and we're now taking bookings, but numbers are strictly limited, so it's first in best dressed. Everything is supplied too, … Continue reading The NEW 1910 Iron Works Blacksmith Shop is now restored, fully operational…and open for business
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