I'm Richard, a traditionally trained blacksmith with a passion for ironwork. I trained at Hereford's National School of Blacksmithing which gave me an excellent start into the world of forging metal. I moved to Yorkshire to be close to family and start my own business, which has given me the opportunity to offer classes so that others can have a taste of what it is like to be a blacksmith.
Some examples of what can be made in the class can be seen in the gallery.
"A truly fantastic experience. This was a Christmas treat for my husband and 3 teenage sons. They had a brilliant day, the experience was better than they imagined, they have learned new skills and enjoyed every second. All commented on how well Richard planned the day, enabling each of then to make the sword they had in mind. 3 days on, and, despite the blisters from using a hammer all day, they are all talking about how much fun they had and what they will make next time! Thank you. "
"Bought this course as a birthday present for my dad. It was really easy to communicate with Richard in advance and he was super flexible with the booking. My dad really enjoyed the day and he came away with a professional looking set of fire tools which he can actually use. We both liked that there was freedom to choose your own item to make, rather than it being specified and then potentially something not useful to the maker. Definitely 5 stars. "
"My husband and son thoroughly enjoyed their day with Richard and the Damascus knives they made were beautiful. They would both highly recommend this experience"
"What a fantastic day my husband and I had. Richard was amazing at coaching us and helping us to get the most out of our day and also end up with a beautiful memento to treasure.
Will definitely book with him again 😊"
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