High Definition wire sculpture reviews

Penelope Ingham reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"This course was a Christmas present from my wife, and what a great day out it was too. Roger was infinitely patient with me, a total welding novice. We went through the different welding techniques, why and in what circumstances one should be used over the others, the various types of welder, including the safety aspects of each. Roger’s course is centred around the making of a dragon fly from scratch, which is a very clever way of using all techniques and equipment and have something to take home at the end of the day. Even if you don’t ever do anymore welding, you will have obtained a new skill and have had a great day out. As for myself, well my garden is in danger of being filled with hand made sculptures! Thanks Roger. "

Agata reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"I took part in Roger's artistic welding course and I am very satisfied. Roger proved to be extremely kind, patient and helpful. During the classes, he allowed me to carry out my own project, thanks to which I was able to combine learning with creative work. The atmosphere on the course was relaxed but professional at the same time — the perfect combination. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to develop their welding skills in a more artistic direction and create something truly their own. Thanks Roger"

Steve Whiteside reviewed: Tig welding course

"I completed a full day course of TIG welding at a more advanced level with Roger, The day was very educational Roger was a pleasure to learn from, his knowledge was vast and clear in a safe environment. I would highly recommend the welding course at any level it was both interesting and made the day fun. Thanks again and keep up the good work Roger :) "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thanks Steve, it was a pleasure to teach you , you grasped the fine hand eye coordination required for TIG welding very quickly , Your welds were superb. Practise will further improve your confidence and technique . If you require any assistance drop me an email/message "

Di H reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"My son had a great day honing his welding skills, he got some great advice that he’s putting into practice at college and the course really helped to build his skills and confidence. He made a great dragonfly that he’s very proud of."

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thanks Di . Your son was a quick learner , and this will help him when he has his next welding class at collage . Need any help , get in touch. Roger "

Alan & Jo Ovenden reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"My wife and I decided that all the usual things were a bit boring for our 25th wedding anniversary, so we booked a day with Roger, and wow! did we make the right decision. Roger is one of the loviest chaps you would wish to meet, he is knowledgable and explain things really well. We now have two dragon flies in our garden to remind of the perfect day. I took along my own welder that I had never used and Roger gave me enough confidence to come home and repair a lever style water pump at the top of our well that had been broken for 20 years!!! Can't recommend enough!"

James reviewed: Group course for 3 people for an introduction into making metal sculpture

"A fantastic course, Roger was a very enthusiastic teacher, with years of experience. Exceedingly patient, which was just as well as it is a very hands on course. Taught the basic theory through to application and finished off sculpting a dragon fly. Very keen to take further courses with Roger. "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you James, you were all excellent students "

LindsayW reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"This course delivered for me exactly what I hoped it would. A practical understanding of the different types of welding, what might be the best option for me to progress with and the confidence and enthusiasm to take things further. Roger is a patient, hands on tutor who is very knowledgeable and gifted in his field. He is generous with his knowledge and I am sure he will remain a good source of advice and support. If I lived nearer I would certainly take up further learning opportunities with him."

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you Lindsay . , as a fellow artist you got to grips with controlling the weld puddle straight away , and you had grate manual dexterity :) "

Hugh reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"We had a very enjoyable day with Roger. Hands on learning the basics of Arc and MIG welding and metal bending tools to make a metal dragonfly. Roger also demonstrated TIG welding. "

Glen Norman reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"Me and my son had a great day with Roger, we learnt arc and mig mostly, got to make some dragonfly sculptures to take home as well, Roger is a great teacher very patient and willing to give advice after the course if you need help buying a welder for yourself. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try this skill out."

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you Glen , glad you both enjoyed your day, please contact me by email if you need any help with any thing . Kind Regards Roger "

Ross Murray reviewed: Introduction to Arc or Stick Welding, with award winning metal artist, Roger Russell

"We had such fun with Roger. My son Jack is 10 years old and Roger was able to introduce him to welding which we thought was great. He is super passionate and an excellent teacher. This 3 hour session is now seamlessly welded into our memories as one of our most top rated experiences together. Thanks Roger! "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you Ross. Glad you both enjoyed your day , All i can say is get a machine, and pracyice, practice , and come back to me if you need help or advice . All the best Roger "

Pierre reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course which my wife & I completed together. Roger is very passionate bout what he does, and passes on a wealth of information. He really gives you all you need to feel that you can learn skills and take this skills with you to develop them further. Definitely well worth it. A great day out."

Charlotte Barker reviewed: Introduction to Arc or Stick Welding, with award winning metal artist, Roger Russell

"I purchased the 3 hour welding course for my partners birthday. Roger was extremely welcoming on arrival, run us through the different welding techniques and most importantly safety. We had the opportunity to test our very beginner welding skills on test pieces and then moved onto welding together a dragon fly. The end result was far from perfection but something to be proud to hang in the garden at home. If you are a complete beginner, advanced or something in-between Roger will be able to taylor a course to suit your needs."

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you Charlotte "

Karen reviewed: Introduction to Arc or Stick Welding, with award winning metal artist, Roger Russell

"Dad and I had a fun morning but the course details are misleading. We did not produce anything and only practiced the real basics, with very little guidance. We also had to share equipment so restricted the time each of us had. It was a great concept to enjoy father / daughter time but very expensive for what we did. "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Dear Karan, glad you had fun morning . I agree the details of the 3 hour introductory to welding course were not very clear, and people may have thought they could learn to weld and make a dragon fly sculpture in 3 hours , on the cover photo . I have amended the course title and details to make it clear its just a basic learn to weld course . I have also added details about having the correct glass's to be able to see when welding. By way of compensation for your disappointment with my course , I would like to offer you and your dad a free morning or afternoon course where i can guarantee you will take home a steel dragon fly like the one in the cover picture . Kind Regards Roger "

Chris haws reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"Never welded before except to a desk. What a great day, learned arc and mig from scratch. Roger is very patient and provides loads of great tips and info. Took loads if a pictures off processes and the range of tools that I now need to get. Thanks Roger."

Neil & Chris reviewed: Introduction to Arc or Stick Welding, with award winning metal artist, Roger Russell

"Roger was really helpful and friendly and gave us a real insight into the world of welding."

Donna Chapman reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"I had a one to one Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell yesterday. I have never done this before. Roger was patient and reassuring throughout the day. I have come away inspired to do more. I would definitely recommend it. "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you Donna. You were an excellent student, some top quality welds on your dragon fly and great you're going to start making your own pieces. Roger "

Sally Newton reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"Great fun for the day. Going through Arc TIG and MIG welding techniques. I took my own MIG welder along and Roger showed me exactly how to use mine as well as all of his equipment which was slightly different. This is my first time welding but it is a brilliant day for any skill level. "

High Definition wire sculpture responded:

"Thank you Sally, you mastered the Tig welding like a pro . Cant wait to come and play tanks . :) "

Vincent McKilt reviewed: Two People - Sculpture/soldering brazing wire forming courses, specialising in insects, fairies

"An excellent day full of great tuition. Roger's enthusiasm and clear instructions helped my girlfriend, who had never even held a soldering iron before, realise her vision of a mermaid sculpture come to life before her eyes."

JJ VIncent - Ceramic Animal Sculptor reviewed: One person - Full day 6 hours sculpture/soldering brazing wire forming course, specialising in insects, fairies

"Many thanks, Roger for a very rewarding and inspirational day! The day was entirely designed to fit my particular set of circumstances and requirements. As a long-time ceramic sculptor, I am currently in the process of widening my techniques and materials to include wood, resins and metals. Rather than concentrating a single technique, Roger was able to give me an overview of a wide range of metal-joining techniques, ranging from Arc welding, Mig welding to brazing and soft-soldering. Whilst I was working my way through the introductory exercises, Roger worked his way through testing and reviewing all of my existing tools and equipment and was able to assess those items that were "keepers" and had some worth, and those items that were not safe, or reliable for future use. This, coupled with seeing his brilliant original artworks at close quarters, made the day very inspirational and contributed enormously to getting my metal-joining journey well under way. Looking forward to further, in-depth tuition at a later date."

Karen reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"Roger is very passionate about his craft..he shares so much about the process, he is happy to have photos and videos taken. Lots of opportunities to try the skills and take home rough and ready items. It takes long time to get skilled but I was happy I got to use a range of welding skills and take home a garden stake. Definitely had a great day. Very welcoming and engaging. "

Mark reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"Roger is a superb teacher and goes the extra mile at every stage to ensure you get the best out of your day. Excellent introduction to bending metal, arc welding, MIG and TIG. Good coverage of safety and feel that I would be comfortable doing this at my own studio now. Will be back to use the equipment hopefully. "

Ray Jackson reviewed: Dandelion seed heads. welded, brazing workshop for Ray

"I attended a one day course with Roger with the intention of being able to make a dandelion seed head for my garden. Upon arrival, I was delighted to find that he had taken the time to prepare some design drawings and had even made two scale models. This greatly helped me and I now feel confident that I can achieve my intention. Thank you Roger.. a great day!! "

John Ware reviewed: Introduction to welding course for two people

"Recommended for anyone wanting to get into welding as a hobby. I attended on Friday 24 Mar with my son at the workspace in Bordon. We had a great day and started with the basics on arc welding, then MIG and then using TIG for the last few hours. Roger has excellent knowledge on technique and providing lots of tips on understanding weld results. My son followed up with some MIG welding on the weekend and the difference was amazing- we are now making a dinosaur sculpture from scrap. Recommended for anyone wanting to get into welding as a hobby."

Jester reviewed: One student - full day 6 hours , Welded Dragon fly . Introduction to artistic welding metal sculpture with Roger Russell

"Roger has decades of doing as well as teaching experience and led me through all of the welding processes, going at my pace. Be prepared for working outdoors but undecover, in an eclectic environment. It's a real artist/workingman's workshop where beautiful art is made."

Lesley Galpin reviewed: Two People - Sculpture/soldering brazing wire forming courses, specialising in insects, fairies

"What an amazing guy Roger is! Among the very best of all the tutors my husband and I have worked with. He is incredibly flexible, bringing his immense knowledge of metals and his creative flair to bear in helping us realise my design. He's also generously committed to continuing support, as we work to complete the sculpture. Absolutely brilliant day for us both."