Guided forging hot steel class in Footscray
Overview
The art of forging objects from hot steel is accessible to everyone, not just traditional blacksmiths. This engaging activity involves creating a fire poker from red hot steel using a hammer and anvil.
- 🔥 Each participant receives a safety induction and all necessary personal protective equipment.
- 🔨 Individual forging stations come equipped with an anvil, tongs, and hammer for hands-on experience.
- 📜 A demonstration covers how to light and maintain the fire for heating steel to the appropriate temperature.
- ☕ A short 15-minute break occurs after 1.5 hours, featuring complimentary hot beverages and biscuits.
- 🧊 Refreshments such as soda water, tea, coffee, and biscuits are available during the tour.
To ensure safety and enjoyment, all participants must follow instructions during the session while enjoying their crafted items ready for take-home after being hot waxed.
- Soda water, tea, coffee and biscuits
- Guided instruction
- Use of equipment
Meeting point
If you cancel up to 4 days before, you can still receive a 50% refund.