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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Suitable for teens 13+ and adults 18+

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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 - Make a Pair of Vambraces workshop are welcome to bring along their vambraces to upgrade to a full arm harness.

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen

Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, no hanging jewellery, hair tied back

Small class size – max 6 participants

All instructions, tools and materials are included

You'll learn about the tools used in shaping and finishing armour, the fundamental skills of shaping sheet metal.

Morning tea included. A one hour lunch break is included and smaller breaks as necessary.

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Robert Hayes

Rare Trades Centre05 11 22 93

The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades - 383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

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Armour Smithing - Make an Arm Harness

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Armour Smithing - Make an…

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 - Make a Pair of Vambraces 
workshop are welcome to bring along their vambraces to upgrade to a full arm harness.

Armour Smithing - Make an Arm Harness

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