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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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Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this full-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 introductory workshop, you will learn the fundamental skills involved in making armour from sheet metal. Through making a pair of vambraces (forearm protection) we will explore the key elements of armour production: design, tailoring, tool use, and shaping metal. At the end of the workshop, you will take your finished pieces home with you.

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen.

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

Small class size – max 6 participants

All instructions, tools and materials are included

You will learn the key elements of armour production: design, tailoring, tool use, and shaping metal.

Morning tea included. A 1 hour lunch break is included and smaller breaks as necessary.

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Vambraces Craft Lab 25

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

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Craft Lab 2025

Basic armouring - Make a Pair of Vambraces

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Basic armouring - Make a…

Bring out your inner medieval warrior with this full-day armour smithing experience with armourer, Rob Hayes.

Basic armouring - Make a Pair of Vambraces

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