Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith reviews

Dave reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Two of us attended this one day course, a friend who'd done a small amount of welding with not very satisfactory results and me a complete novice. Brilliant day, Julian is a very knowledgeable chap and he spent a long time with us well over the the allotted time. Lots of hands on practice as well as coaching. We feel confident to now go on and practice further as well as starting repairs/fabrication with our own kit. Can't recommend this highly enough to anyone wanting to get started with welding."

Frankie Isherwood reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"I booked this course for myself and a friend as a present for her 30th Birthday. We had a brilliant day with Julian and really enjoyed learning the basics of welding. The course was informative and enjoyable and we both got lots of hands on experience. Julian is a great teacher and was wonderful company for the day. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Frankie, Thank you for your review. You both picked up the skills really well , and I hope you get yourselves a little welding set and get crafting and making in the not too distant future. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need some advice on machines, etc. Really good to meet you, all the best, Julian."

James Brook reviewed: One day blacksmithing course

"Had a really enjoyable day with Julian learning the craft of blacksmithing. Julian is a really nice person who has a wealth of knowledge and experience of the trade and was really accommodating and patient with a complete beginner like myself. There is plenty of choice of items to forge and I am really proud of the work that I have produced. A great day! Thank you! "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi James, Thank you for your review. I think the day went extremely well, especially as you have practical skills and a good eye for detail.Real pleasure to work with you in making your splendid forging, and I am sure you will get a buzz every time you use it! "

Eren. O reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Great value for money course and a great teacher. Was willing to work with me and make the course relevant to my needs and desire to do welding work on my van. Highly knowledgeable and very experienced. Went out of the way to show me what to do and did not rush the learning - but also did not hold back on pushing me to do better either - best of both worlds. I'd genuinely recommend this course to anyone looking to learn welding. Probably would get more hands on experience doing this than a "Pro Welding" Course. Thank you for your support and I look forward to the future. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Eren for your great review. I am really happy to know the course has worked for you. It's no problem if you need to get in touch about the welding or machinery , or come back for another session sometime. It was a pleasure to meet you and give you this training. Best Regards, Julian"

Andrew Rostron reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"The day was really informative with lots of practical examples. We requested Mig welding. A steady pace throughout the day. Julian insisted he showed us all methods and ran over time to ensure we gained experience we needed. Would definitely recommend"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Andrew for your review. Yes we certainly did cover a good deal of joints and welding positions. Happy for you to come back to me if you have any snags when you start on your projects. Nice to meet you both. Regards,Julian"

Mal Campbell reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This course was just brilliant. Julian strikes exactly the right balance between making sure you understand what process is going on alongside learning practical skills. Clear instructions and advice , patient and encouraging . I couldn’t fault it. He’s also just a really interesting person to chat to as well as being skilled in his field but also the ability to teach others. I learned so much in just one day. Thank you, "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Mal for your review. I am pleased you found the day to be worthwhile and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am sure that your new welding skills will be very use full and creative. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any little snags or need some advice. Best Regards,Julian"

Tom Williams reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"What a fantastic day with Julian. The pace of the course was excellent and we got through plenty of examples. Julian's knowledge of all things metal is second to none and alongside the physical practice welding, he helped with all manner of things such as setup, what equipment to buy, to prep and clean. Highly recommended. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Tom,thank you for your great review. Do feel free to get in touch if there are any little questions about your welding or machinery/kit. Best Regards,Julian"

Chris D reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This was a really great course and Julian is a very engaging instructor. We covered a lot of ground and I feel much more confident about setting out to do "hobby" welding. Julian also provided advice of equipment, materials and small tools and various bit'n'bobs that make life easier. Strongly recommended!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Chris , I am pleased to hear that the course has given you that boost of confidence. I know you will be able to set out on your projects, happy and strong welding ahead!"

Val reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Wonderful, fully hands-on course with very close supervision. Testing loads of welding parameters and geometrical situations giving me a good feel for what a good weld is. Great course which did not finish till fully satisfied. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Val, Thank you for your review. Yes, we covered a lot, and I am happy you know how to judge a good weld. Good luck with your machine and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. It was good to meet yourself and Charles, Thank you for the curry and I trust you had a good journey back home. Regards, Julian"

Brian reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Julian was great, very informative and a great instructor for novices (like us). He tailored the instruction to our ability and gave great tips and advice on our technique and equipment. I'd highly recommend if you are looking to book."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Brian for your review. I feel that both you and Oliver did really well and took on the welding techniques clearly. Feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help you with. Good luck in sorting a machine and happy welding. Regards, Julian"

Alf Sprogis reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This course exceeded my expectations by far. Julian is an excellent tutor and definitely knows his craft. Great discussions throughout the day with more than enough "hands-on". Because my engineering apprenticeship was in aircraft engineering we were never taught to weld. I have taught myself over the years to basically "stick" metal together (badly) but managed to get by. After spending the day with Julian I now have a good understanding of the "science" behind what happens when we weld. Plus the practical skills to carry out the task and how to adjust the technique for different orientations. I strongly recommend this course to anyone seeking a condensed course that will end with the ability to do basic fabrication or vehicle repair. I'm sure now all I need is to practice what I've learned to perfect my techniques. Thanks for a great day. I'm sure once I've had some practice I'll be booking another course with Julian to further upskill. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Alf for your review. Pleased you found the course so helpful and informative. It was really good to meet you and hear about your engineering and technical work. I am really happy to have such good feedback from a person with such technical wealth and knowledge. Good to meet you. Regards, Julian"

Al Hartley reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Amazing!!! Best course I have done in a long time , Julian is a master of his trade and a fantastic teacher, excellent approach to learning and flexible too. He is very easy to converse with and has a wealth of knowledge in many areas; I was able to leave not only with the skills I required but also a deeper subject as a whole. I cannot recommend this man and his courses enough. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Al for your great feedback review. You really picked up the welding skills and I am sure you won't have any problems. If you need to ask any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Good luck with your future projects and cabin build. Regards, Julian"

Sarah reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Bought as a surprise for my husband's birthday. He thoroughly enjoyed the day, learnt lots and had all his questions answered. Would definitely recommend "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Sarah,glad to hear that Paul found the course instructive and that he had a good day. He is welcome to get in touch if he needs any advice. Many thanks,Julian"

Joe Cook reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"One day welding course - Excellent course with Julian, very knowledgeable man, we had a great day and I learned everything I wanted to know about and more. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about welding."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Joe. We really did cover a lot, and it was a pleasure to teach you.Good luck with the Trike. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need a kick start!"

Ash Higgins reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Julian is a lovely man, such a wealth of knowledge and his sole aim is to pass on that wisdom to his students. I found the theory and demonstrations hugely helpful to understand the core concepts and once I was ready Julian was patient enough to allow me several attempts to perfect the weld. His methods for teaching are second to none, whether it be MIG OR stick, and whatever you are expecting to gain from this course, by the end of the day you will have achieved your goals. Thank you Julian for a genuinely fantastic day, you have dispelled myths, grown my confidence and furnished me with a sound understanding of what it is to weld. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to fundamentally understand and then apply knowledge of welding in a practical setting. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Ash, I am really happy that you found the instruction so comprehensive. Come back to me if you need any advice on welding or any machines that you fancy buying.Good luck with your projects. Many thanks,Julian"

Jon Fisher reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"I had a great day. Julian put me at ease straight away. Friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. I now possess basic welding skills and hope to improve with practice. Thanks Julian. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Jon, Thankyou for your review. I'm sure you will be fine, but any snags then don't hesitate to get in touch, give me a bell. Thanks,Julian"

Briank reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This was a great course. Julian us very knowledgeable and patient. I feel much more confident now but obviously still inexperienced. Thoroughly recommended."

Jonathan Anderson reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This was a fantastic course; I've been interested in learning to weld for a while and this course covered everything one would need. I was primarily interested in MiG welding but Julian was extremely experienced and knowledgeable of the other varieties, and explained all their applications. The different welding techniques were covered with lots of hands on practice and examples of when it would be appropriate to use each one. I left wanting to do more at home!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Jonathan, Thankyou for your review. I am pleased you had a good day, and very happy with your new welding skill . Good luck with your projects, I'm sure you will manage just fine. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or just need a bit of help or advice. Best Regards, Julian"

Jimmy h reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Julian is a super nice friendly guy. He took me through the theory behind welding, different joints and positioning techniques. The day flew by and I learned so much. By the end of the day I could feel my welding capabilities had improved, as well as my general knowledge of the practice. Great workshop and space to be working in. It was a pleasure to be taught by this artist. Bring a notebook! You will have plenty to write down!"

Andrew Crook reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"A thorough and well taught introduction to MIG welding techniques. Julian taught with patience, an attention to detail and in an easy to understand manner. He also offered practical tips on equipment and ways to make the welding easier or to reduce cleanup. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks Julian!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Andrew for your review. We really did crack on and I am happy with the amount of welding and techniques we covered. When you get your welding machine there will be no stopping you! Come back to me if you have any little issues or snags. Apart from the machines I recommended to you, I do have someone coming in for a day mid December with a welding set I've never tried , and I could give you some feedback on this if you like if you haven't bought one by then. A good day had and nice to meet you. Julian"

Alastair Scott reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"An excellent course. Perfect for complete beginners like me. Julian evidently has huge experience in welding and metalwork. The day included plenty of hands-on work throughout the day, as well as helpful advice on equipment and what you need to get started."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Alastair,I am pleased you had a good day, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you need.Nice to meet you , and happy welding!"

Emily/ John reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"I sent my husband and a friend on this course for his birthday and he had a whale of a time; he was smiling in the photos, which is rare! He is a complete beginner and said it was a really good day and Julian was a "nice bloke"."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Emily, I am pleased that John had a good day. He took to welding really well and I recommend that he buys a welder and gets making things. All the best Julian"

Gary G reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Julian is very knowledgeable & informative. On the one day introduction to welding course I learnt about tig, mig & gas welding and had the opportunity to try mig welding, including all different joint types. I found Julian to be patient, helpful & he gave me plenty of advice on what to look out for when buying equipment. A very enjoyable day."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Gary, Thankyou for your review. One bit of kit I did mention but may have got the name wrong is the Arc Tech, made in Britain. Look at the 180 amp , am told its around £500. I have seen one and they look really well made. Let me know how you get on, Julian"

Rob Britton reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"A wonderful experience with a truly great guy who has a passion for his trade. I personally struggle to learn from books/YouTube and pick up how to do things much easier if I spend time hands on with a master tradesman. Julian is definitely a master of his trade and he willingly shares his knowledge with a passion. I would highly recommend anyone wishing to learn MIG welding to contact Julian. Thank you so much for a great day and for teaching me MIG welding theory and techniques. I can now start my scrap metal sculptures with confidence"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Rob, Thankyou for your review. One bit of kit I am hearing of and have seen one , is the Arc Tech 180 mig. British made and come in around £500 I am told.Keep me informed on how you are doing. Regards, Julian"

Tony Webber reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Simply a stunning experience — a whole welding world in a day. Thank you Julian for sharing so much theory and technical facts along with a very practical based approach which gave me my very first experience of MIG first thing and then allowed me to build various techniques on that throughout a very thorough day. Great conversation and chats on a whole range of shared interests topped it all off. Additionally Julian gave me much valued and appreciated information and facts on choices of machines and the kit I will need. I will go again if only for an opportunity for guided practice and the best cup of tea in West Yorkshire! A yes from me and a recommendation to anyone wishing to try and apply MIG welding. Thank you."