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Hazell Forged

Contact name: Richard Hazell
26
Total bookings
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almost 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I'm a one man operated blacksmith workshop with over 40 year engineering experience. My forge is situated in the rural historic town of Belper in the heart of the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site, Derbyshire.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Blacksmith Beginners Experience Day - One to One or Couple
6 hours
Next date: 4th Mar 2026
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Blacksmithing - Copper and Steel Spoon Making
2½ hours
Next date: 4th Mar 2026

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
4 Nov 25'

Phil Campbell reviewed: Blacksmith Beginners Experience Day - One to One or Couple

"We had a great day with Richard who was a good teacher and good company. Highly recommended if you want to give blacksmithing a try. "

27 Oct 25'

Rachel reviewed: Blacksmith Beginners Experience Day - One to One or Couple

"I brought this course for my fellers birthday, we both did it and was amazing. Richard was really nice and amazing at teaching us all we needed to know. He set out coffee and biscuits 😋. I would highly recommend him. And he was verry good at fixing my mistake haha. "

21 Oct 25'

Charley and Kylie reviewed: Blacksmithing - Copper and Steel Spoon Making

"We thoroughly enjoyed our Copper and Steel Spoon Making experience with Richard at Hazell Forged. It was so much fun working with new materials and tools, and Richard has a great set up at the bottom of his garden! Would highly recommend. "

21 Oct 25'

Emma reviewed: Blacksmithing - Copper and Steel Spoon Making

"Really enjoyed the course. Would recommend. "