A W Artist Blacksmiths reviews

9 May 22'

Sam reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Thank you for a lovely day. The atmosphere was relaxed and calm. It started with a brew and biscuits, brief intro and the best and shortest safety talk I have had. The demonstrations were quick and broken down into simple processes then off to the anvils and fires to get started. It was a no fuss well timed series of exercises. Support always on hand with tips and hints to keep you on track. We became a chatty group over a fabulous lunch that catered for even the biggest appetites. The techniques were repeated in the afternoon to make larger products building on our prior knowledge. Finishing with a lovely brew and huge slabs of cake. Definitely recommend."

7 May 22'

Gary Day reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"The two instructors were very good and equally patient. The tools and all equipment plentiful. What a wonderful lunch too. It was a very nice 71st birthday present. Although the rest of the participants were considerably younger."

6 May 22'

Steven Jackson reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"I have recently been on this course, Well what can I say, It was amazing, I enjoyed every moment of my experience, what a great gift! It’s so much better than getting a jumper for Christmas! The guys were brilliant, chilled and supportive. Even when my dragon coat hook looks more like a dinosaur! ? My little boy loves it! I will be booking again soon. I must add the food and company ( the other participants) were great too! Thank you so much! Adrian, Andy and Debbie"

24 Apr 22'

Paul reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Excellent beginners course. Would definitely recommend."

23 Apr 22'

Paul Frolich reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Brilliant day, I really enjoyed it and learnt loads. The food was delicious and plentiful. Would definitely recommend."

23 Apr 22'

Clive Trewhitt reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"An Excellent course, learnt a great deal, left after making two items which I would never have believed I could at the start of the day. One word of warning if you're on a diet you'll need to have lots of self control as the meal was very nice with very large portions."

23 Apr 22'

Katy B reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Today I spent the day learning a bit about the heritage craft of blacksmithing - it was hard graft - but I turned a steel rod in to a trendy keyring and a steel bar in to a dragon (well, a coat hook). I didn’t think I would be able to manage it, with my lack of coordination and upper body strength, but with a little help from Ade and Andy, who were amazing teachers, I totally nailed it! Or, should I say, riveted it… l highly recommend checking out the courses, but be quick they get full fast! Food was lovely too thanks to Debbie - I am still stuffed after coffee and flapjack, then a lunch of chilli, jacket potato, breads from a local bakers, cheese from a local cheese shop, cake and custard - and then, as if that wasn’t enough, cake and tea before we left for home!"

10 Apr 22'

Joy Kilpatrick reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"An amazing experience from start to finish. A warmbwelcome by Diane and delicious flapjack. Great tuition from Adrian and Andy, especially as I had never done this before they were encouraging and made it fool proof. The lunch was delicious and a great time to get to know the group. I would definately recommend booking on and having ago. It was well worth the journey, I came away feeling inspired and and thatbi had achieved something. Thank you all, I would love to return."

4 Apr 22'

Kevin Forth reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Really enjoyed the day - this was bought as a Christmas present after I expressed an interest in learning more about blacksmithing and I'm hooked! Adrian and Andy were really good and helpful explaining what we were there to make, and showing us step by step through the process - I never thought I would be capable of producing items that looked so good as a beginner! the pace of the day is perfect, at no point do you feel rushed and help and advice is always on hand (as is first aid if you manage to burn yourself like I did - turns out red hot metal burns if you touch it who knew?) I will definitely be booking on to more courses in the future!"

3 Apr 22'

Paul reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Well organised! Great fun! Extremely friendly! Would highly recommend!"

2 Apr 22'

Sarah reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Fantastic team running the course. Very hands on experience, lots of advice and help when required. Good group size, so everybody had the help they needed. I have a wonderful key ring and Coat-hooks to remember my hard work."

2 Apr 22'

Mike reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely amazing - a really relaxed, hands on course supported by a fantastic team. Well led, well fed and we all finished the day with a sense of accomplishment and our own handmade items to take home. A great course to learn the basics at your own pace, I will definitely be returning for some of the other courses. If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to move metal I can’t think of a better group of people to learn from! Thank you"

2 Apr 22'

Paul reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day out with very friendly & highly knowledgeable instructors. Within the bounds of safety a very relaxed atmosphere prevailed. Lunch was delicious - all home made. Thanks for a providing a very enjoyable day! Paul."

2 Apr 22'

Paul Forsey reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"A great experience and insight into blacksmithing. Adrian and Andy provided expert and skilled guidance throughout the day, while Debbie kept us all well fed with delicious home cooked food. I would highly recommend this course."

28 Mar 22'

Ben reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Had a really fantastic day out on the course. The team were excellent, giving great demonstrations and were all incredibly helpful. Food throughout the day was top notch. Very proud of the two pieces I made. Loved the whole experience. Thanks!"

27 Mar 22'

Mark reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"A great day learning about blacksmithing. Adrian Andy and Debbie made us feel very welcome starting with a chat, coffee and flapjack. The practical part of the course was pitched perfectly. Adrian gave us demonstrations of what we were to do then we all had a go at our own pace with plenty of help and advice when needed. We all achieved a lot and learned a lot about the art of blacksmithing. I would highly recommend the day and I will definitely book onto another course to learn more in the near future."

26 Mar 22'

Craig reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great experiences, tutors were super friendly amd helpful. Food was top notch. All round great day, would definately do more courses."

22 Mar 22'

Alexandre Diaz reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"This was an excellent course and was great fun. Delightfully hands on, and the required theory was brief yet highly engaging. I walked away with two handcrafted items with my own creative touch and a new set of skills that I look forwards applying again with confidence. The food was also topnotch."

22 Mar 22'

Fiona Beddis reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Absolutely amazing course, what a blast! I arrived to a cheery welcome with mugs of tea/coffee and homemade treats and a chance to meet Debbie, Adrian and Andy - what a fab trio. The day was perfect - coffee and tea on tap and an incredible lunchtime spread of delicious homemade fare. Adrian is a superb teacher instilling a can-do attitude with well-paced instruction with boards showing the step by step construction stages for you to consult. Both Adrian and Andy were constantly on hand for support and advice and provided a relaxed and calm environment for learning and at no point did I feel out of my depth. I suggested the course should be prescribed on the NHS for mental health problems as the day fluctuated between periods of meditative contemplation, staring into the mesmerising glow of the furnace to complete hilarity at the non-stop banter between Adrian and Andy. I also recommend taking time out to chat to Adrian about his incredible metalwork creations, absolutely stunning! I can't wait for the Design and Make weekend................dreaming of being a blacksmith!"

21 Mar 22'

Simon Oliver reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Brilliant experience, loved every minute of it. I make a lot of stuff and every craft has its own set of techniques and skills - no different here. The guys explained the techniques in an easy to understand manner and were always on hand to help if you went slightly adrift. Great hosts, great craic and great food I'll definitely be bac"

20 Mar 22'

Gary Wilkes reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Cheers guys for a excellent metal therapy day. Enjoyed getting close and personal with hot iron. Learnt a lot about the technique of manipulating metal with a hammer and an Anvil. Really enjoyed the experience of devouring a delicious crumble and custard in 30 secs. Great day all round."

27 Feb 22'

Patrick Maidwell reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Very friendly and encouraging team. Good instruction and demonstrations given. Really keen to see all participants do well and tuition was excellent. Very supportive and made to feel very welcome. This was a very hands on experience and would be as close as you get to being a blacksmith. Lunch and refreshments throughout the day were outstanding and I could not fault anything. I will be back for sure!"

27 Feb 22'

Graeme reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Had a fantastic day with the team on the blacksmith experiment. Good mix of explaining what trying to achieve and the steps to get there and then letting you have a go and supporting when needed. Excellent food to sustain you through the day. I will be booking for another day."

27 Feb 22'

Derek Feltham reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"i really enjoy the day. came away with something useful and found the guys really helpful The lunch was very good i would go another time"

7 Dec 21'

Stuart Littledyke reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"One day taster course was absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed the day, Adrian and Andy are a fantastic pair of lads, really helpful on the lead up to the day with information etc. On the day gave brilliant instructions on how to make our objects. Plenty of tools to go round and ample space around the forge for safety. Met by Debbie (who also made lunch) with a hot drink and biscuits. Lunch was to die for, beautiful food. Had a laugh with the others on the course and some joking with Adrian and Andy. Nothing was too much trouble for them all. I will be booking onto another course for next year. Already planning on making my own forge and have already purchased my air blower. Recommend this course to anyone. Brilliant day. Thank you to you all."

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