Blacksmiths Forging Hammer
AU$350.00
Next: Sun, 20 Sep 9:00AM (AEST)

Blacksmiths Forging Hammer

5.0 across all classes · 862 reviews

Photos & Videos from Customers

Glowing red-hot metal block in a black metal furnace during nighttime
Blacksmith forge with glowing red metal and tools mounted on stand at outdoor workshop
Metalworking forge with steel blocks and metal pieces arranged on a dark work surface
Metalwork student's carved or worked metal piece on a workshop table
Hammer with wooden handle resting on concrete surface next to a toilet

what students are saying

🎉 Unforgettable Experience 👨‍🏫 Expert Instructors 🛠️ Hands-On Creativity 🏛️ Iconic Location

What better way to get introduced to the trade of blacksmithing than to craft your very own quintessential blacksmiths tool- the hammer!

In this class we start the morning by punching and drifting (enlarging) the hole for the handle on the 25 tonne forging press. We then move on to shaping and styling your hammer ensuring that each will be an individual, hand crafted tool

Following this we need to heat treat the hammer. Our instructor will introduce you to concepts like hardening, tempering and simple carbon steel metallurgy. This ensures your job is both beautiful and functional as a tool.

We finish the day by grinding and polishing the working faces of the tool and fitting a spotted gum handle.


Details

7 hours

You will learn

  • Steel selection: hard vs tough
  • Anvil forging of large billets
  • Heat steel using oil or gas furnaces and coke forges

You will get

  • All materials provided
  • Safety gear: leather blacksmithing aprons, eye protection and ear plugs
  • One forging hammer

Appropriate for

Beginners and practicing smiths


Preparation

What to bring

  • Just yourself!
  • Lunch and morning tea

What to wear

Please wear clothing appropriate for a workshop. This includes long pants and sleeves preferably natural fibre, solid shoes/boots


Your Teacher

Eveleigh Works

Eveleigh Works

862 reviews

Learn the metal arts at Eveleigh Works in Redfern, Sydney. Get your hands dirty with our short courses in blacksmithing, knife and tool-making. Courses for newbies and old hands, instructed by practicing craftspeople within the heritage workshop of an 1880s locomotive factory. 


5.0 (262 reviews)

Photos & Videos

Glowing red-hot metal block in a black metal furnace during nighttime
Blacksmith forge with glowing red metal and tools mounted on stand at outdoor workshop
Metalworking forge with steel blocks and metal pieces arranged on a dark work surface
Metalwork student's carved or worked metal piece on a workshop table
Hammer with wooden handle resting on concrete surface next to a toilet
Andrew
Jul 2026
Myself and my brother had a great time. The team was amazing and the course was heaps of fun. Would definitely recommend for both seasoned blacksmiths and people who has never touched steel before. Russ was our instructor and the amount of time and effort he put into each and every one of the students work was phenomenal.
Hammer with wooden handle resting on concrete surface next to a toilet
Glowing red-hot metal block in a black metal furnace during nighttime
Metalworking forge with steel blocks and metal pieces arranged on a dark work surface
Jack
Jul 2026
Loved making my own hammer! Only downside is now I want to get more tools as the workshop is just incredible! Upside is I'm keen to get home and use my new hammer!
Jenna
Jul 2026
Great experience, well run. Highly recommended.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
  • A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
  • A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Eveleigh Works or organised by Eveleigh Works must agree to these terms and conditions.

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Eveleigh Works.

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Eveleigh Works unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Eveleigh Works classes and events or on Eveleigh Works's premises. (For use of Eveleigh Works marketing materials).

3.) REFUNDS

Please see refund policy. 

4.) CANCELLATIONS

In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit to transfer.

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