WE ALSO RESTORE VINTAGE WOOD STOVES, HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES, FARM MACHINERY, YOU NAME IT, IF IT'S OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OR YOU WANT TO STAY WARM THIS WINTER then contact the Blacksmith himself (that's me Steve) on 0402481461 or just email me at stephen.hogwood@optusnet.com.au With the ongoing interest in restoring the past, we've never been busier, … Continue reading There has been a blacksmith in Wildes meadow for over 160 years – producing traditionally made bespoke ironwork!
From replicating French balconies to bespoke pieces, there is nothing we cannot make or restore. We pride ourselves on our workmanship and our attention to detail, as we're not into mass production but are only interested in producing quality, unique pieces for our clients. Whether it's a restoration project for a heritage building, a new … Continue reading To reproduce period iron work and restore the past – you have to understand it and know how to use the original tools they used!
Bespoke Ironwork and Blacksmith courses - Bowral - Southern Highlands NSW - ONLY 90 minutes from Sydney Due to public demand for bespoke, locally made ironwork and people from all walks of life wanting to experience this ancient craft, we have decided to extend the Blacksmith shop in Wildes Meadow, in the magnificent Southern Highlands … Continue reading Due to demand 1910 Extends it’s 1880s Blacksmith Shop in Wildes Meadow…
BLACKSMITHING CLASSES BOWRAL SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS - WITH STEVE HOGWOOD, MASTER METALSMITH! Me at the forge - Photograph courtesy of http://www.jgriffithsphotography.com/ This time of the year 1910 Beginners Blacksmithing Courses are very popular - but hurry with the cooler weather, social distancing and the interest in the Artisan crafts growing every day, these classes book out … Continue reading With the Cooler Weather upon us, it’s SERIOUS FORGING HOT STEEL TIME!!
Bowral Blacksmithing and the PCYC - Police community youth clubs. Here the students including the Police Constable in charge made some very nice trace chain hooks - you can do anything if you put your mind to it :-)) We all talk about helping or in most cases complain about the youth of today - … Continue reading 1910 – HELPING THE KIDS FOR FREE EVERY WEEK…
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
Step back in time... Three classes booked already and March 3rd 2018 looks as if it will be booked out by early next week. Thank you for all the your support and interest by the way!! Why not join us and step back in time with Steve Hogwood in an authentic Blacksmith shop from the 1880s … Continue reading Blacksmith courses are filling fast for March 3rd 2018…
1910 IRONWORKS 