Tas-Blacksmiths

03/12/2024

Hi!! —-> there are a number of workshops now available for 2025.

Learn the art of forging a knife with Jenna McElvogue in this 2-day intensive knife making course at Mattila Studio in Hobart, Tasmania.

24/06/2024

Hi!!! I have 1 space that has just become available
For next weekends course. Last one we are running this winter

Pete Mattila is a fine artist and sculptor. Trained as a blacksmith and welder, with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Tasmania, his works have been acquired by collections all over the world. He has been featured in a variety of publications, and has taught his craft in both the....

02/06/2024

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/off-season/local-experts/heavy-metalwork-with-pete-mattila/

Forging connections between art and the environment happens naturally for artist and industrial blacksmith Pete Mattila.

08/12/2023

Hi All! We will be hosting a number of unique workshops this year. Everything from bloom making..smelting iron ore to then forge to smith and striker workshops.. as well as inviting other masters in to demo. These workshops are all hands insightful and a great way to learn and walk away with something they have made. —-> check it out. All will be live for ticketing by the end of this weekend. Limited spaces. For more info e-mail [email protected]

04/11/2023

Hi folks! —-> new dates for knife making workshops
The weekend workshop is opening to all levels of making … 4 people per weekend.. in the course you forge 2 knives.. a mono steel blade and a Damascus pattern welded blade.. we also cover heat-treated and sharpening ✨✨✨

Learn the fundamentals of Damascus steel knife-making with Pete Mattila. Forge a series of small blades at this weekend course in Hobart.

17/09/2023

27/08/2023

https://centerformetalarts.org/exploring-the-2023-cambria-iron-conference-with-patrick-quinn/?fbclid=IwAR2mZmPDQbj7HzE-5GnqMY2VSKIDeNiFhc_POMALvnPmG8wLHxydde0mITQ_aem_AUjUnbudIVs9NfTy-dkUk-AxFvAichQQxNpT0W5RsUz3uv_TWDRMjGkPC9P4zDP00g0&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Exploring the 2023 Cambria Iron Conference with Patrick Quinn by Yamila Audisio The third edition of the Cambria Iron Conference will take place on September 16th, 2023 at the Center […]

04/06/2023

21/05/2023

💥NEW WORSHOP DATES💥

Blacksmithing courses. Knife making courses. Advanced knife-making course. Tool making courses. In Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in 2023.

21/05/2023

https://www.broadsheet.com.au/tasmania/art-and-design/article/sculptor-pete-mattila-fuses-tassies-industrial-history-its-ancient-geological-past

In his Battery Point studio, where the River Derwent is almost at his front door, Pete Mattila combines innovation with tradition. In partnership with Tourism Tasmania, we take a visit to Mattila's studio.

26/11/2022

Workshop dates available ✨✨✨

12/07/2022

Blacksmithing class this July 23rd-24th
Intro into toolmaking! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-into-tool-making-july-2022-tickets-223928284527?aff=ebdsoporgprofile