Aardvark Blacksmithing reviews

15 Mar 23'

Ian Seddon reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"Had an amazing day with Rudi, great coach and trainer with a wealth of knowledge. Made a rake for the wood stove and a garden spike with ornamental head. Would strongly recommend this course. Thanks Rudi for a brilliant day."

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Hi Ian thank you for the review It was an interesting day and enjoyed meeting , working with you , and your enthusiasm and think the things you made turned out really well and hope you have found a place in the garden that the garden ornament goes Many thanks Rudi "

23 Feb 23'

Rohan reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"A fantastic day with Rudi learning the craft of blacksmithing. Would definitely recommend."

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Ehh up Rohan enjoyed teaching you and hope you get the forge up and running and hope those hooks work well . If you need any advise on putting together the forge just let me know Thank you for your review Rudi "

6 Feb 23'

Lee reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"What a fantastic day! Rudi is a lovely personable guy who (obviously) really knows his stuff and is very talented (you just have to see the work he has made in his workshop to see that). He takes his time and explains the whole process in a very understandable way, particularly for me who had no prior experience. I made a fire poker, knife and key fob. Rudi demonstrates the process and then allows you to copy and create your own pieces. It's hard work work but thoroughly enjoyable, I'd highly recommend this experience...... be prepared to get your hands dirty!! "

7 Jan 23'

Aiden Morley reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"Absolutely great experience. Rudi is a very nice guy and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and making the bits I did. Would highly recommend. "

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you Ben it was a pleasure teaching you and you picked things up fast and had a good eye for making things . Hope all goes well in the future .. and hope you have found a place to put the hook .. and been able to sharpen the knife a bit more .. knives can take some time to make and sharpening takes time as well Anyway all the best and thank you for the review Rudi "

1 Sep 22'

Rob Smith reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"What a great guy Rudi is, extremely friendly with a gentle manner, just right for teaching this. From first going in to his workshop all bright eyed and feeling slightly nervous you’re soon heating metals, controlling the fire and bashing the iron into something….anything in fact, you choose and it’s probably very possible whatever you can think of (within limits of course). I knocked up a couple of rustic hooks and then worked on a herb chopping blade…..this one was a long process so I have to go back to finish it off. I also bashed out a snail key ring. All in all I had a great day and I was extremely fortunate that it was just me on the course, one to one. I was comfortably tired at the end of the day, physically and mentally, but came away very satisfied. And not to forget the tea and biscuits throughout! Many thanks to Rudi for this. "

13 Jun 22'

Dr. Steve Taylor reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"Myself, my wife and our friend (all of us in our sixties) attended the class and had a fantastic day. I made a nail, a knife and a key fob, and the ladies each made a nail, a hook and a pendant/key fob. Rudi is very personable, experienced and knowledgeable and we had a great time. Rico, the friendly and well behaved dog was an added bonus. Rudi provides refreshments throughout the day. Amenities are basic but sufficient for soon-to-be mucky students. The course is held in an old farm building tucked away at the back of Aaron's Campsite. When you arrive in the morning, you park up at the campsite and then call Rudi who will come and find you."