The Australian Blacksmithing Convention is an annual event staged each October at the Mont De Lancey Homestead, Wandin, Victoria.
First held in 2005, The Australian Blacksmith Convention features metal workers from each state and the territory. It is the ideal setting to showcase the craft of blacksmithing. The event also features Medieval re-enactments, woodworkers, tin & silversmiths and other traditional crafts.
CONVENTION BLACKSMITHS
Bruce Pringle showing a partially, then completed candle holder.
Axe forging by Murray Shanaughn.
Craig Guorin creating a candelabra using forging and welding.
Fab explaining his gaunlet.
Graeme Askew showing how to make a gum leaf.
Tongs made from scratch by Geoff Barnes.
A pineapple twist door handle by Doug Moseley
Graeme Higgins creating a vase from sheet metal and folded bar.
Martin Geddes showing how to make a beveled scroll.
OTHER DISPLAYS
Various swords on display.
Knives on show.
Bead making from start to finish.
Medieval re-enactments by enthusiast groups from around Australia.