Damascus - the ancient art of folding iron to make steel, with delicate watermarks like woodgrain. This is a one day introductory course, suitable to beginners,  where you will make your own 180 layed billet that you keep  for use in future projects.

The billet will then be cut in half and a different pattern worked into each piece before drawing out the billets to their final shape. They are then ground flat and acid etched to reveal the pattening.

It is not necessary to have previous experience in forging for this course.  You will get to use a range of tools and techniques in making your billet.

There is a limit of only four places per course.

The course goes for one day from 9am until 5pm.

• Cost - $450 (incl GST)
• Cost includes: Tuition, insurance, materials, use of tools, workshop consumables, safety gear, morning and afternoon tea.
• Need to bring: Lunch, appropriate clothing and covered footwear
• Booking in advance is essential