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Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre


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Unlock the secrets of traditional locksmithing with artisan Aaron Smith.

Craft a brass padlock and cut a matching key using timeless techniques from the early 1800s.

Working with components from Jacksons of Launceston, Australia’s oldest lock manufacturer, drill, file, and fit the pieces to make a fully functioning lock.

Held at Ballarat’s Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.

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  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
8 Nov
9:00am - 4:30pm

Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
$390.00 per person
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