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Australia’s new iron age - 2023 National Blacksmith Survey ExhibitionIt’s more of a THUMP than a bang as 250kg of falling weight with the timingof a snare drum greets the awaiting glowing hot 3” solid steel bar. The steel,manipulated by years of dedication, to form part of a completed work forAustralia's inaugural National Blacksmithing Survey Exhibition.John Wood – Exhibiting ArtistBlacksmiths around the country are lighting furnaces, forges, and electric induction heaters toput the final …

The Glasshouse Gallery in Port Macquarie, NSW is holding a National Blacksmith Survey Exhibtion from December 2023 - February 2024.There will be an exhibit in the main gallery showcasing blacksmithing work from all over Australia.Help make the sculpturePart of the opening ceremony will be the assembly of a collaborative work called "Needle Stack", designed by Will Maguire. Will Maguire is working with the Glasshouse on inviting everyone doing blacksmithing in Australia to take part.Wil …