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Begins in July 2025.
Begins in July 2025.
Begins in August 2025.
Begins in October 2025, earlier subject to demand.
Run on demand.
Under development.
Under development.
Bookings close one week prior to course commencement date.
There are five simple steps to booking into a course with Wilkur Forge.
A reminder email or text message will be sent to you ahead of the course asking you to confirm that you will be attending.
If you are not able to attend on the nominated date/s, please advise Wilkur Forge as soon as possible so your place may be offered to another person.
For details on course cancellations, refunds and re-bookings please refer to Frequently Asked Questions.
A typical timetable for a day at Wilkur Forge is noted below.
Please plan to arrive at Wilkur Forge by 8:15am for an 8:30am start.
Punctuality would be appreciated, as the courses fill the available time.
If you are running late, please make contact via phone or text.
One Day Forge finishes at 4:00pm.
All other courses finish at 5:00pm.
On occasion, individuals may work beyond the nominated finish times, within reason, to complete a task.
Morning tea is 15 minutes, taken mid-morning, at a natural stop in the activities.
Lunch is 20 minutes, taken at nominally 12:40pm. The nearest shop is 15 minutes away, hence the advice to bring your food and drinks with you.
Afternoon tea is usually not taken, but if you need a spell, take it when it suits you.
As most of Wilkur Forge's courses run over consecutive days, a good night's rest is important.
The following list is provided to assist our course participants in finding accommodation nearby. These businesses are all located within 15 to 20 minutes drive to Wilkur Forge.
There is no affiliation between Wilkur Forge and these businesses. Their details are provided as a starting point for you when you are looking for somewhere to stay whilst you participate in a course with Wilkur Forge.
In the township of Leongatha you may wish to contact;
Bair's Otago Hotel.
Phone 03 5662 2017
McCartin's Hotel.
Phone 03 5662 2050
Those preferring accommodation out of town may wish to contact;
Knockwood Estate at Berry's Creek.
Contact Julie and Jeremy Curtis via 03 5668 8227 or 0412 515 854
Alternative accommodation can be found by searching on-line based in and around Leongatha and Korumburra.
Remember - by booking directly with these businesses, instead of using a booking agency, your money is all spent locally.
As the weather is often too hot to forge in during the Summer months, Wilkur Forge's courses go into recess from when the weather starts to get hot until the conditions cool down somewhat.
As courses are ramped up next year, the Course Calendar will be updated.
To convey news on what is happening at Wilkur Forge in the meantime, and to provide you with a head start on courses for next year, Wilkur Forge emails occasional newsletters.
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