Advance your blacksmithing skills with Australian Champion Terry Drennan at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co in Toowoomba.
Monday 24 May 2027
8:30am - 4:00pm
27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia
Step up your blacksmithing game in this hands-on advanced workshop led by Terry Drennan, a multiple Australian champion. This session is perfect for those who have completed the beginner workshop and want to master riveting, forge welding, barley twisting, and more. You'll create a set of fireside tools including a poker, rake, and shovel, gaining skills that open doors to further specialized workshops.
The workshop is designed for participants aged 16 and over, with a focus on safety and skill development in a custom-built blacksmithing shop. Spectators are welcome, making it a great outing for families interested in traditional crafts.
This full-day workshop runs from 08:30 to 16:00, providing ample time to learn and practice advanced blacksmithing techniques. Terry Drennan brings over 20 years of teaching experience and champion-level expertise to guide you through the process. Participants must wear closed-in boots or steel-capped shoes, long pants, and long sleeves for safety.
The workshop has limited spaces to ensure personalized instruction and support. After completing this course, you become eligible for more advanced projects such as boot scrapers, hand axes, Damascus knives, and candelabra making.
Held at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, located at 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, the venue offers convenient access and facilities including a cafe, carpark, coach parking, family-friendly amenities, and public toilets. The museum’s custom blacksmithing shop provides a unique and authentic environment to learn this traditional craft.
Participants should be at least 16 years old and must wear appropriate protective clothing including closed-in or steel-capped boots, long pants, and long sleeves. The workshop is hands-on and limited in numbers to ensure quality instruction. Spectators are welcome to observe the craft in action.
The tutor, Terry Drennan, has a rich background in blacksmithing and farriery and has been teaching for over two decades, ensuring expert guidance throughout the day.
Bookings are essential due to limited participant numbers. Tickets can be booked by phone at (07) 4659 4900 or via the Queensland Museum Cobb+Co website. Pricing details are available upon inquiry. Multiple dates are offered throughout the year to accommodate different schedules, including Sunday 24 May 2026, Saturday 1 August 2026, Sunday 2 August 2026, Saturday 14 November 2026, and Sunday 15 November 2026.
