Bill's Workshop

Contact name: Billy Goodworth

9
Total bookings

Rating

(5)

8 months
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Bill's Workshop is a bespoke blacksmithing and woodwork company dedicated to providing a unique outlook on the creation of products. After a apprenticeship in blacksmithing and now with years of experience we have started offing courses to ignite the creativity in others and share our skills to bring the unique craft to others. All our courses take place at Pathhill Outdoors which has been a huge part of my life as I am also a bushcraft and outdoor instructor. This fantastic venue offers 'The Woodland Forge' an off grid traditional blacksmiths workshop set in stunning woodland. A wonderful place to escape and spend a day learning new skills.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Blacksmith BBQ Accessory Course

£225.00

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Blacksmiths knife forging course

£250.00

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Garden Sculpture Course

(4)

£250.00

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Traditional Blacksmith Experience Day

Next date: 8th Jun 2024

2 places left

£220.00

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Woodland Blacksmithing and Bushcraft Course

Next date: 29th Jun 2024

6 places left

(1)

£170.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

22 Apr 24'

Alice Graddon reviewed: Woodland Blacksmithing and Bushcraft Course

"I recently had the pleasure of attending a unique experience day that combined blacksmithing and bushcraft, nestled in a scenic woodland setting. Under the shelter of a rustic forge, our instructor Billy introduced us to the basics of blacksmithing. Despite the initial challenge, Billy’s expert guidance and fun approach made the complex techniques accessible and enjoyable. We crafted our own steel tools, which felt incredibly rewarding. The day continued with bushcraft fire making with Alex, who expertly demonstrated various traditional and innovative techniques, from flint and steel, solar, friction and chemical methods, and the different fire types. The highlight was undoubtedly using flint and the steel we had made earlier at the forge to spark fires, over which we boiled kettles for a well-deserved tea! This experience was not just about learning new skills but also about connecting with traditional crafts in a hands-on, immersive environment and I would highly recommend it. We will be returning for another course in the future! "

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Hey Alice, I’m so glad all of you had such a great time and we’re really able to grasp the skills we went through so well and had so many laughs while we did! That is a lovely review, again I’m so chuffed you enjoyed your woodland Blacksmithing course and I can’t wait to see you again on another one ! All the best -Billy "

10 Mar 24'

Sarah and David reviewed: Garden Sculpture Course

"An absolutely awesome day! Billy is a fantastic teacher - patient, encouraging and very knowledgeable - and the day whizzed by. We blacksmithed in the morning making the separate elements of our plant support, poppy and trio of mushrooms and welded in the afternoon. We are so proud of what we made, and can't wait to come back! Thank you, Billy!"

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Hi Sarah, it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you and David, you both really excelled at the activity's and would be great to have you back in the forge in future! Take care, -Billy"

6 Nov 23'

Carolyn reviewed: Garden Sculpture Course

"I had the most amazing day with Bill on Saturday. Great outdoors, away from traffic and phones. I made a Poppy and some mushroom sculptures for the garden. Bill was very patient and helpful. Definitely look out for more courses to go on."

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Hey Carolyn! I'm glad you had an enjoyable day in the forge and workshop, it was a pleasure instructing you. Do stay in touch and I will keep you updated with new courses that I put together! Many thanks Billy "

16 Oct 23'

Lili Giacobino reviewed: Garden Sculpture Course

"I had such a lovely time during this one day blacksmith/ garden sculpture workshop. Billy is very friendly and knowledgeable. The settings are absolutely gorgeous as you are in the middle of the woodland and it is very peaceful. The workshop was fun, accessible and I have learned plenty of things. Really proud of what I have sculpted and was able to bring home after this class. Definitely recommend."

Bill's Workshop responded:

"Thank you Lili! Was an utter pleasure to teach you blacksmithing, I'm really glad to hear you're proud of your giant mushrooms and poppy! Hope to see you on another course again one day! All the best -Billy "