A and T Petersen Ltd reviews

Rowland Jones reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"Excellent course, covered a lot of ground and gave a good insight into the different types of work. Good introduction and scope to consider what skills need to be developed!"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Thank you for your lovely review, really appreciate it and pleased you enjoyed the day Aaron and Trudi "

Brian Angell reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"I have just completed the two day course. Aaron was so welcoming and helpful in answering all my questions. I learnt so much as well as achieving what I wanted from the course - to learn some basic processes, make some products I feel worthy of and gain a proper understanding of what is involved. Although I was the sole trainee, Aaron was such good company the time flew by. Thank you."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Thanks for your review Brian, its unusual to get one to one tuition. We're really glad you enjoyed the course - Aaron and Trudi"

M Hill reviewed: One day blacksmithing course in West Wales

"An excellent workshop and experience. Really pleased with how much we completed. Aaron was patient and explained what to do really well. I would thoroughly recommend this course. "

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Thank you for your great review. We're really glad you enjoyed the course, Trudi and Aaron Petersen "

David Ham reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"This course was an excellent introduction to blacksmithing for a total beginner like me. The balance between good preparation and flexible learning was really good, and the pace was just right. We made three items over the two days, all of which will be useful in our home. Aaron is a really good teacher, whatever your ability. Highly recommended."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Thank you David for your lovely review. Really glad you enjoyed the course. Trudi "

Thomas reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Excellent course. Aaron takes time to help each student of all abilities to create a piece of metal art with a useful function. Infectious enthusiasm and wide knowledge. Master of art! Highly recommended"

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Hi Thomas, thank you for your lovely review, we're really glad you enjoyed the course - Trudi"

Thomas green reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Just attended the one day course took a massive amount away from the day and would definitely go again. Great day thank you very much."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Thank you for your lovely review, really glad you enjoyed the course."

Alistair Brook reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Fantastic and enjoyable course. Relaxed pace, but produced more items than I expected (7 separate items of metal work). Aaron is a knowledgeable and an encouraging teacher. I am definitely considering signing up for the other courses he runs."

A and T Petersen Ltd responded:

" Thank you so much for your positive review. Really glad you enjoyed the course."

Oli Darlington reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Really enjoyed the taster day. Really nice atmosphere, and Aaron was great - super friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to help when things went wrong. Would recommend!"

Daniel reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"This course was great. It has a relaxed atmosphere with lots opportunities to get involved and make some cool pieces to take home with you. Aaron is very knowledgeable and is willing to help if you get stuck or have any questions about the forging process."

Ian Tilston reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"Two brilliant days at the forge with Aaron and three new friends, who had started the weekend just as fellow students. Aaron has the enviable combination of skill as a blacksmith, excellent communication skills (ex teacher) and ability to demonstrate his craft to students of all abilities. The four of us all came away with a selection of items that we had made ourselves and of which we could be proud. The course, and the range of projects that Aaron can give you to do, will suit all abilities; and strength is not a necessity to really enjoy blacksmithing. I have already sign-up for a second weekend and can't wait to get back to the forge."

Cam Algie reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"Highly recommend this course. Aaron is an excellent teacher and really enthusiastic about helping his students enjoy learning practical blacksmithing skills in his well equipped workshop. I came home with several items that I was thrilled to have made in the course. A cracking weekend!"

john Albiston reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"I did the introduction to blacksmithing 2 day course a few months ago and got the bug. This intermediate two day course was really what i wanted and that was to try and get the skills to start my own forge. It did that and more. As well as improving my skills, it allowed us to make some of the tools needs to get started, but more importantly it was the advice and insights which really helped. So I am ready to have a go at starting my own forge. Many thanks Aaron a great weekend"

Jen Leighton reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Absolutely fantastic handson course. Aaron is an excellent and patient teacher who is also very generous with his time and knowledge. Nothing is too difficult for him and he is happy to encourage your individual creativity. My husband and I and my 2 sons did the 2 day workshop as a birthday present to ourselves and we all cane away very inspired and happy with what we had created with Aaron’s help. We made some amazing candelabra, a full length coat stand and very cute seahorse hooks and other types of hooks and even some knives. It was a wonderful experience . Thank you so much Aaron. We loved our time with you."

Barry Clayton reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"What a great present this turned out to be. Aaron skilfully and patiently introduced us to the art of blacksmithing with his easy and relaxed teaching style. Within the first hour we were forging useful hooks which progressed into a steady production which helped to familiarise us with the furnace,tools and environment. We swiftly moved onto a more ambitious project which included splitting mild steel bar and riveting. I was particularly pleased with the twist decorated poker we forged after lunch. Aaron was always there to help resurrect any aspect that was creeping out of control so there was no feeling that the piece would end in failure. My wife had a lovely day sketching down on the coast at Laugharne where we found good accommodation within 4 miles of the forge. This was a very professionally run course thanks to Aaron and his family team. Highly recommended."

Olly reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"An outstanding day with Aaron at Ferric Fusion. Having done similar courses in other crafts elsewhere, I have got used to coming away with some utter tat that I daren't show even the most sympathetic friends. This one has been different, though. The things we made were excellent and I am so proud of what I've come away with. Aaron has a great teaching style - you can see his background in teaching and displaying the craft come through. His relaxed nature belies a real eye for detail. The course is an excellent, full day of blacksmithing. With a brilliant sense of humour, he will show you that nothing is unrecoverable in blacksmithing - even if you make a complete hash of the project, he'll tap it back in line! Every one who did the course (5 of us) came away exhausted and buzzing. I cannot recommend this course enough."

Elisabeth Mosca reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"I came along with a friend who'd received the weekend course as a gift and had so much fun! Aaron was such a wonderful, patient teacher, who took the time to give each of us (3 on the course in total) lots of care and attention. It's not easy to follow what everyone is doing and keep an eye on us all. However, Aaron showed his experience and knowledge throughout and intervened at only the right moments. I'm still amazed when I look at the items I made! Such a sense of achievement :)"

john Albiston reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"what a great way to spend a weekend. Aaron was a great teacher, helping when ever a guiding hand was needed. i learnt a lot and made some great things. highly recommended."

Roger Davies reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"My buddy and I had a great weekend with Aaron. he has a happy knack of adjusting the course to suit the students. We learned a lot, and had fun doing it. The smithy is well equipped. This is a very good course."

Brian reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"My wife treated me for my 64th birthday to Aaron's one day starter course and it has to rank as one of the best presents she has ever sorted for me. The course was informative and interesting and I came away with several, self made, useful objects including a wall hung triple coat hook and decorative poker that my daughter immediately stole for her wood burner! A brilliant day. Many thanks Aaron."

Rob McCusker reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Had this day course as a present last year and finally got round to doing it. Absolutely loved it! Aaron was great, very interesting and I could have watched him work all day. Learnt so much in a short time and made some really useful stuff to take home. Now have the Blacksmith-ing bug!"

Isabel Morgan reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"Had such a lovely and amazing weekend learning the craftsmanship of blacksmithing. I've been wanted to do it for awhile now and had the chance to, was the best thing i've done this year. Aaron was great he's friendly and an excellent teacher. I learned the basics and techniques of blacksmithing and made a range of wonderful pieces from hooks to the rams head poker and more was just amazing to see how metal can become such beautiful objects that are decorative or useful. I really recommend doing this course if you have wanted to give it a go its such a good experience or if you know someone that would love to do it give it to them as a gift. Great hospitality too can get lots of tea and coffee. Again just wanna say how amazing of a weekend it was should definitely try this course out."

Rob Barnes reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"A fabulous course, professionally run. The content was spot on starting with the most basic of skills and moving on. Aaron is a true master of his trade and a wonderful teacher. I gained so much from this and do plan on coming back. I can not recommend this enough. 5*."

Ian Young reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"Bought this one day blacksmithing beginners course for my dad for Christmas who at the tender age of 77 has discovered through YouTube a passion for metalwork. Of course that meant I had to go along as well. ? Aaron provided a day of instruction and advice that made a 7.5 hour day seem like it went in 10 minutes. Very practical and hands on from the beginning, we learnt so many new skills and very quickly were putting these rudimentary skills to use making lovely hand made items which we could take home and show off. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience and after seeing the photos I took of the day I now have my son wanting to come next time. And there will be a next time. We have to come back to check if Aaron has increased the anvil count. We were up to 13 I believe. Thank you again Aaron and team for a day we will both remember for a long time."

Rachel reviewed: 2 day blacksmithing courses

"Excellent course from booking to the ending. Trudi makes you feel welcome and Aaron is a mine of useful information, patient and incredibly helpful. Having never used a hammer to hit anything other than my thumb I was amazed at what I managed to create with his help. I would recommend it to anyone and will probably try to go again purely because it was so enjoyable."

Sandy Andrews reviewed: Blacksmithing for beginners - one day taster

"What a fantastic day!! A very relaxed atmosphere and Aaron is so knowledgeable about so many things. Masses of hands-on 'doing' and it was surprising how little strength was needed to form the metal into something pretty. I can't believe I came home with such professional-looking and useful items - brilliant! Highly recommended. :-)"