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Bluefoot Blacksmithing

Contact name: Pete Smith
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3 May 19'

Matthew Monk reviewed: Blacksmithing taster course one day

"This was a surprise birthday treat for me and I didn't know what I would be doing for the day until we rolled up at Peter and Heathers idyllic country setting. Peter is a brilliant teacher and very encouraging. He makes you feel at ease and not too embarrassed when you take a while to grasp what he demonstrates with such expert precision, grace and speed. A lovely lunch and plenty of tea breaks were prepared and organised by Heather and were a much needed opportunity to recharge batteries...it was quite a work out despite the relaxed setting. I plan to do another session in the future as I enjoyed it so much. I highly recommend."

1 Mar 19'

Andrew Bennett reviewed: Three day blacksmithing course

"I spent a hugely enjoyable three days on the blacksmith course at Bluefoot Ironworks. I left with several items I had made, the skills I had learned, and the enthusiasm to carry on making things on a forge. Pete Smith has the gift of passing on knowledge, seemingly effortlessly. Heather Smith provides delicious home-cooked food. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough."

1 Aug 18'

Phil Hughes reviewed: Blacksmithing taster course one day

"The day went so quickly and met our every expectation and more. It was a delightful inspiring introduction to the art of blacksmithing based in a beautiful landscape at Blue Foot Forge. Pete Smith was bounding with knowledge and enthusiasm for his art but was able to demonstrate what to do so clearly and effectively. It was very refreshing to meet both Pete and his wife, Heather, who are ethically minded people intent on making life more sustainable and rewarding. Pete made blacksmithing so much fun, we actually went away amazed to find we had actually made two useful tools/holders under his careful supervision. Heather has made a fine garden and provided an excellent lunch. A day to remember thank you Pete and Heather Phil Hughes - July 2018"

24 Jul 18'

Harry Gwatkin reviewed: Three day blacksmithing course

"In September this year I will be going to study Blacksmithing and metal work in Holme Lacy College. A tutor from the course reccomended Pete Smith to me, Ive done 3 three day courses with Pete. Throughtout the days I was with him I learnt so much more from what I knew from the beginning. He is an amazing person, very understandable, but also an excellent teacher, I am really grateful of how he's helped me on my journey to become a blacksmith a little easier, and that I recognize the differences of metal, or certain temperatures for certain bends etc."

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