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Cobb+Co Hands-on Workshops 2025
2025
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Toowoomba
$110 - $1450
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2025
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Toowoomba
Overview
Vintage Trades with a Modern Twist
Discover the joy of traditional craftsmanship at our renowned Hands-On Workshops.
Learn timeless skills from expert artisans and craft unique, functional pieces. With small class sizes, you’ll receive personalised guidance, ensuring a rewarding and enriching experience.
Blacksmithing Workshops
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Blacksmithing Beginner
TWO DAY WORKSHOP| $455
Select weekends from Jan to Oct 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
8:30am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None. -
Blacksmithing Advanced
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $465
15 – 16 Mar, 2025
31 May – 1 Jun, 2025
2 – 3 Aug, 2025
1 – 2 Nov, 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
Saturday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Beginner. -
Blacksmithing 3 Day Project
THREE DAY WORKSHOP | $665
3 – 5 May, 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create a house number and sign bracket for your home.
Saturday to Monday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced. -
Blacksmithing Teen – 2 July
THREE HOUR WORKSHOP | $110
2 July, 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create a Viking pendant (9am) or a marshmallow fork (1pm).
Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm.
Participants must be 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: None. -
Blacksmithing Teen - 9 July
THREE HOUR WORKSHOP | $110
9 July, 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create a Viking bracelet (9am) or a leaf key ring/bag tag (1pm).
Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm.
Participants must be 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: None. -
Blacksmithing 2 Day Project – July
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $465
26 – 27 Jul, 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan for a lesson in the custom-built blacksmith shop.
Saturday to Sunday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced. -
Blacksmithing 2 Day Project – November
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $465
15 – 16 Nov, 2025
Join Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan to create either a Viking-inspired hand axe or custom Damascus knife.
Saturday to Sunday, 7am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Blacksmithing Advanced.
Wood Workshops
Rustic Furniture
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $375
1 – 2 Mar 2025
31 May – 1 Jun 2025
11 – 12 Oct 2025
Spend the weekend learning the basic skills of rustic furniture making under the expert instruction of artisan Andrew MacDonald.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Coopering
ONE DAY WORKSHOP | $410
22 Mar, 2025
Spend your Saturday learning the basic skills of white coopering under the expert instruction of David Harriman.
9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Wheelwrighting
FIVE DAY WORKSHOP | $1450
4 – 8 Oct 2025
Join wheelwright Kerry Riehl to create and assemble a complete twelve spoke wagon wheel over five days.
Saturday to Wednesday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Metal Workshops
Silversmithing
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | From $410
15 – 16 Feb 2025
14 – 15 Jun 2025
23 – 24 Aug 2025
Jemica Ostrofski, a skilled jewellery artisan, will teach participants how to create their own unique statement ring using sterling silver, copper, brass, and aluminium.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Metalsmithing Teen
THREE HOUR WORKSHOP | From $115
2 OR 9 Jul 2025
Under the guidance of Silversmith Jemica Ostrofski, learn how to design and fabricate textured jewellery using recycled copper, brass and aluminium.
Wednesday, 9am OR 1pm.
Participants must be 13-17 years.
Prerequisite: None.
Glass Workshops
Stained Glass Leadlighting
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $475
18 – 19 Jan 2025
8 – 9 Mar 2025
30 – 31 Aug 2025
22 – 23 Nov 2025
Design, cut and create a stunning framed stained-glass panel for your home with artisan Michele Hollister in this two-day workshop.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Glass Mosaic
ONE DAY WORKSHOP | $210
1 OR 2 Feb 2025
5 OR 6 Apr 2025
In this one-day workshop, you will be introduced to specialist techniques about working with stained glass and adhesives to create stunning and unique 3D art.
Saturday or Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Copperfoiling Glass Art
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $425
21 – 22 Jun 2025
8 – 9 Nov 2025
In this two-day workshop you will create a beautiful glass kaleidoscope (June) or suncatcher (November) using the copperfoil technique.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
Miscellaneous Workshops
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Nature Collage Workshop for Kids
Saturday, 18 January 2025 | $55
These summer school holidays, let your kids dive into a world of colour and creativity in this playful collage workshop led by local artist Alex Stalling.
10am to 12pm.
Age recommendation: 9-12 years.
Prerequisite: None. -
Nature Wise - an introduction to nature journaling
Monday, 20 January 2025 | $20
Join Programming Coordinator Adrian Fitzpatrick for a fun and educational introduction to nature journaling workshop..
9:30am to 12:30pm.
Age recommendation: 10 years and over.
Prerequisite: None. -
Budding Birders Workshop
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 | $20
Join biologist Mick Atzeni for a fun and educational birding session, perfect for all ages.
9:30am to 12:30pm.
Age recommendation: 10 years and over.
Prerequisite: None. -
Leatherplaiting 3 Day Project
THREE DAY WORKSHOP | From $620
25 – 27 Jan 2025
3 – 5 May 2025
In this three-day workshop learn the basics of the intricate trade of leatherplaiting under the expert instruction of Bill Webb.
Saturday to Monday, 8am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None. -
Nature Collage Workshop for Adults
Wednesday, 5 February 2025 | $95
Gather your friends and family for an evening of creativity! Explore the intricate beauty of nature through collage in this engaging session.
5:30pm to 8pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None. -
Wagon Wheel Weaving
ONE DAY WORKSHOP | $120
29 Mar 2025
Join resident hand weaver Joy Cook to create a wagon wheel mat.
Saturday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None. -
Bridle Making
TWO DAY WORKSHOP | $408
18 – 19 Oct, 2025
Join Churchill Fellow Bob Edwards, who has been a local saddler for over 50 years for this two-day workshop.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: None.
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