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Forged Foundations: Advancing from Basics to Blacksmithing Craft in Footscray
A hands‑on Module 2 course in Footscray that builds on beginners’ skills over four weekly 3.5‑hour sessions or an equivalent weekend intensive.
Forged Foundations: Advancing from Basics to Blacksmithing Craft in Footscray.
Dive deeper into the art and mechanics of blacksmithing with Waterside Metal Art Studio’s Module 2 — an immersive follow‑on course that teaches splitting, upsetting, punching and forge‑welding while guiding students through the creation of two finished projects.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
New metalworking skills: splitting, upsetting and forge welding
Module 2 advances the basics with focused exercises in splitting, upsetting, punching and forge welding so students expand their toolset and hands‑on capability.
Two finished projects to take home
Participants complete and take home two distinct projects by the end of the course, applying the new techniques practiced during sessions.
Four weeks or an intensive weekend
The course is offered as four 3.5‑hour weekly classes or as a concentrated weekend intensive across a full Saturday and Sunday, accommodating different schedules.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Expect focused, hands‑on sessions where previous basics are layered with more demanding metalworking tasks — from controlled splitting and upsetting to the concentrated heat and timing of forge welding — culminating in the finishing of two personal projects.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Classes run as 3 hours and 30 minutes per session over four weeks; weekend intensives are offered over a full Saturday and Sunday.
No specific personal gear list is provided in the supplied details; confirm any protective clothing or workshop requirements with Waterside Metal Art Studio before attending.
Module 1 (or a recognised structured beginners course) is required; minimum age is 12 and those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult enrolled in the course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course is delivered as four sessions of 3 hours and 30 minutes each over four weeks, or as a weekend intensive across a full Saturday and Sunday.
Who is eligible to enroll?
Students must have completed Module 1 at Waterside or a comparable structured beginners course with a recognised blacksmithing group; the course is open to those meeting that prerequisite.
Is there a minimum age?
Minimum age is 12; students under 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled in the course.
What skills will I learn in Module 2?
Module 2 focuses on advanced beginner techniques including splitting, upsetting, punching and forge welding to expand foundational forging skills.
Will I finish any projects?
Yes — students complete and take home two finished projects by the end of the course.