The Thing
thing /θɪŋ/ noun
(Old Norse) ▶ An assembly or meeting of the free men and women of a country, province or a clan. At the thing, disputes were solved and political decisions were made. The place for the thing was also the place for rites and for commerce.
(Tharwa Valley Forge) ▶ A three-day Viking festival of making. Forge your own Viking helmet, axe, and shield.
This three-day experience at Cuppacumbalong Homestead runs from Saturday morning to Monday afternoon. Our experts will guide you through a smorgasboard of blacksmithing, toolmaking, and woodwork.
Over the course of almost a week, you'll forge your own Viking helmet, axe and shield. Classes will operate in a round-robin fashion to facilitate small class sizes. Although this is a big event, we are taking great pains to make sure you enjoy full-access to our instructors and the high quality we are renowned for.
All-inclusive price covers all materials, teaching, PPE, insurances. Accommodation is available onsite for an extra fee.
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Details
| Start Time |
8:00 am Sat 03-10-2026 |
| Finish Time |
5:00 pm Mon 05-10-2026 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Registered | 8 |
| Available | 4 |
| Price | $1,650 |
| Location | Cuppacumbalong |
Venue Information - Cuppacumbalong
Cuppacumbalong Homestead is located at 21 Naas Road in Tharwa ACT. Park onsite at bottom of the driveway. Fridge and microwave available for storing and reheating lunches.