The Blacksmith’s Blades: Knife-Making — 31 May + 1 June 2025

Introduction to Knife Making Learn the fundamentals of Damascus steel knife-making with Pete Mattila. Forge blades at this weekend course in Hobart. At this intensive weekend course, students will forge and heat-treat Damascus steel blades. Working over the anvil, learn hand skills via hammer and tongs. This course covers basic blacksmithing techniques specific to knife-making along with explanations of simple metallurgy. It takes place at the picturesque waterfront slip yards of Battery Point in Hobart, Tasmania. Each knifemaking event allows only five students. This ensures quality in teaching and safe working practice. Lunches will be included. Please contact us to advise of any dietary requirements. Responsibility to teach and share with others in my community and abroad is a part of my arts and trade practice. This fits in with the ethos of self-empowerment through skills. Mattila Studio is a safe space where creativity thrives and ideas are realized. PLEASE NOTE Students are to provide their PPE (safety gear) including Eye protection, Ear protection, Work boots – steel-toe-capped, Leather gloves, and Cotton clothes – nothing synthetic. Please also bring a water bottle with you. Students must be in a fit working condition. If you have any health-related issues that could inhibit your ability to work, please discuss with Pete before proceeding with the order.