Start typing to search
You can also hit “Enter” on your keyboard to submit your query.
0What's on
0Everything Else
#VISITBALLARAT
Armour-smithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this two-day armour smithing experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.
Medieval armour reached its height during the 15th century. Knights and men at arms across Europe were clad in well fitting armour of steel plate that was both highly protective and flexible.
In this workshop, you will learn how to make an arm harness consisting of vambraces (forearm), couters (elbows), and rearbraces (upper arm) in the high medieval gothic style, custom fit entirely to your measurements. Advanced students may also have the opportunity to work on a set of pauldrons (shoulders).
No previous experience is required to participate in this workshop. Students who have completed Rob’s Basic Armouring (Vambraces) Workshop are welcome to bring along their vambraces to upgrade to a full arm harness.
Held at Ballarat’s Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.
Content: Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades
CONTACT INFORMATION
Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten TradesBradshaw Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350Get directions
Stories
VIEW ALL STORIES
Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.