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We've made Blacksmithing safe for 10 year olds...

We’ve made Blacksmithing safe for 10 year olds…

Bowral – southern highlands – WILDES MEADOW BLACKSMITHING CLASSES

My budding blacksmith is only ten and here I’m showing him how to strike very hot steel on an anvil for the first time. One on one tuition – I had three young boys with dad at the forge all day and not one  injury or burn!

I specialise in teaching this wonderful trade the correct and fun way IN WILDES MEADOW – that’s the way I was…

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Artisan Blacksmith courses for Beginners only 90 minutes from Sydney and Canberra...

Artisan Blacksmith courses for Beginners only 90 minutes from Sydney and Canberra…

Bespoke Ironwork and Blacksmith courses – Bowral –  Southern Highlands NSW – ONLY 90 minutes from Sydney & Canberra.

People from all walks of life are yearning to experience artisan crafts and the lost trades, and the ancient craft of Blacksmithing is no exception. That why 1910 offers the fundamentals in Blacksmithing in fun courses held our 1880s style Blacksmith shop or in the grounds of our…

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NEW 1910 Master Class - Tool Making using a Spring Hammer 17/18 August 2019 Only!

NEW 1910 Master Class – Tool Making using a Spring Hammer 17/18 August 2019 Only!

Bowral – Sydney – Wildes Meadow – Blacksmith – Artisan

What an amazing year it’s been – who said blacksmithing was a dead artisan art, far from it! Even though the NSW Department of Education as of 2019 no longer recognise it as a profession. The interest in the old crafts, self sufficiency and sustainability have never been stronger. We’ve had students from Sydney, Canberra and from over seas.…

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The latest Blacksmithing class in Wildes Meadow was so much fun...

The latest Blacksmithing class in Wildes Meadow was so much fun…

BOWRAL BLACKSMITHING – SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS NSW https://videopress.com/embed/72GZyEDv?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0

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 or in fact anything sharpened.

If you’d like to learn…

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The last Blacksmith Classes for 2018 - And what a year!

The last Blacksmith Classes for 2018 – And what a year!

It’s been nearly 12 months since the 1910 Ironworks started beginner Blacksmith classes in the Southern Highlands and what a year – thank you so much for your support and friendship and hopefully we’ll see you again in 2019.

Only x2 course left for 2018 re the ‘Going Hammer & Tongs’ series of classes and the bookings are heavy.

December 1st (almost booked out)and the 15th of December – these…

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What about a Unique Locally Made Artisan Gift this Festive Season?

What about a Unique Locally Made Artisan Gift this Festive Season?

What about a really unique Festive Present for a loved one this year, like no more socks, undies or boxes of chocolates? Why not check out the 1910 Ironworks shop https://1910bc.com/1910-shop/ or if you have something  in mind I’ll make it for you, it’s as easy as that. We ship all around Australia too, so no excuses!

Just drop me an email at [email protected] or ring me…

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Artisan Hub Opens in Historic Stables at Peppers Manor House…

NEW Artisan Hub Opens in Historic Stables at Peppers Manor House…

‘Think WILD’ Collaboration Opens in Historic 1880’s Stables at Peppers Manor House – Sutton Forest.

The big move into The Stables at Peppers Manor House.

Steve Hogwood hard at work. 101 uses for a Robertson Potato sack – Thanks Jack!

In collaboration with the award-winning hotel, Peppers Manor House, local artisan Stephen Hogwood from 1910 Iron Works and Nature Tourism expert Amanda Fry of…

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NEW Blacksmith course, due to popular demand - Now booking - Saturday June 9th

NEW Blacksmith course, due to popular demand – Now booking – Saturday June 9th

I have penned in another Blacksmith course due to a waiting list and popular  demand for another course date. So here it is, book today, or you could miss out! As we keep the classes small, so places are very limited

Work in an authentic 1880s Village Blacksmiths Shop…

Why not join us and step back in time with Steve Hogwood in an authentic Blacksmith shop from the 1880s and experience how the…

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