Sky Iron Festival of Blacksmithing
The Sky Iron* Festival of Blacksmithing will bring an experience of a lifetime.
Ipswich boasts a rich heritage - from the culture of its first nations people to that of settlers from all over the world, as only to be expected of one of the oldest colonial cities in Australia. Underpinning recent history were the tradespeople who built the city’s prime infrastructure together with mine machinery and railways from the Blacksmiths' forges.
For hundreds of years, all metal objects were made by Blacksmiths.
Over time automation has taken over and this traditional practice has waned. However, there is currently a renewed interest in Blacksmithing.
During the Sky Iron Festival of Blacksmithing there will be lots of opportunities to see first-hand many Blacksmithing and associated demonstrations. There will be some ‘Have a Go’ tasters for those who want the real experience for the first time, master classes, collaborative workshops and challenges, together with demonstrations by a Farrier, a Wheelwright and a Cooper.
If you book for the “Have a Go” two hours session you will create a fancy S- shape hook from a straight bar 200mm long and 10mm square. You can take it home on completion.
The “Have A Go” session will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and from 1.00 to 3:00 PM cost will be $60. This is the link you need to “Discover Ipswich”. This event has been assisted by the Ipswich City Council’s Community Event Funding Program
https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/tour/have-a-go-sky-iron-festival-of-blacksmithing/
When and where.
Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of September at the Cooneana Heritage Centre from 9:00 o'clock till 4:00 o'clock.
Cooneana Heritage Centre is located at 1041 Redbank Plains Rd New Chum.
Adult: $7.50 per day
Children 4 years to 12 years: $5 per day
Family of 2 adults and up to 4 children: $25 per day
Bookings can be made at the same online site if you wish to attend but not complete the 'Have a Go' sessions.
https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/tour/have-a-go-sky-iron-festival-of-blacksmithing/
If you are planning to come and visit us on the 2nd or 3rd or both days, you have an option to pre-book your entry tickets or get them at the gate.
We suggest pre-booking to save you time.
The above link is all you need.
- Click the Link and go to the bottom of the page.
- Elect your day from the calendar.
- Add the number of people in your group.
- Total $ value will be calculated.
- Click book now.
- Populate names and click Buy Now
- Complete payment options