Little Duck Forge reviews

1 Jun 19'

Keith Knight reviewed: Copper courses run in a Blacksmiths forge - basic sheet copper skills including foldforming

"A great day bashing copper, Lucille is a fantastic teacher nothing is too much trouble she explained each stage with a demonstration then let us make our own pieces of copper work. In the afternoon it was make your own project. Lucille was again on hand to give help and advice and practical demonstrations of copper forming techniques. As a complete novice I learnt a lot that day and would recommend the course to anyone thinking of taking up copper forming."

25 Mar 18'

Thomas Merrington reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"I booked a blacksmithing course for myself, my partner and our Dads for Christmas and it was worth every penny. Lucille was a really welcoming and warm teacher. She made everyone feel very involved, from the orientation around the site to telling us all off when we didn't follow her instructions (it was a fun telling off!). She was incredibly patient and kind and really helped us all get the most of out of the day - including keeping us well fed with tea and biscuits. We all had different projects - a medieval feasting knife, a shoe scraper, a pair of coal tongs and a trivet. They all needed different skills and creative flourishes. I cannot praise this course or Lucille highly enough. Fantastic day out - really rewarding!"

14 Feb 18'

Wendy Gyles reviewed: Copper courses run in a Blacksmiths forge - basic sheet copper skills including foldforming

"Lucille is a wonderful teacher and imparts knowledge with ease in a clear and comprehensive way. I learnt more with her in just a few hours than I have on any other course. She makes the day interesting and exciting by encouraging you to explore your ideas. Worth every penny!"

6 Jan 18'

Sandy Jerrim reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Amazing day. Lucile is an amazing teacher and guided us through a full day of learning and making (with timely tea breaks) . Somehow I managed to make a lovely toasting fork so went home very proud of myself. I would strongly recommend this day whether an introduction, a new experience or for the challenge."

17 Dec 17'

Laura reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Had an absolutely fantastic day under Lucille's excellent tutelage. She strikes a perfect balance of teaching by showing and helping without the sense of constantly being watched. She is very open to whatever you might turn up wanting to create and helps you either finalise your plan to ensure it's feasible to make on the day, or in my case if you haven't really got an idea she helps you come up with a really good one. My husband and I both love what she helped us create and had a fantastic day learning blacksmith techniques and then creating our own items."

2 Oct 17'

Glenn Bence reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Had a fantastic and fun day with Lucille i would recommend you to book this course,Excellent teaching and made the course fun and enjoyable"

20 Apr 17'

Thomas Pitts reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Had a great day with Lucille and the day flew by. So happy I didn't reschedule! The class size is perfect as you're never waiting to ask a question or ask for help. Already convinced my dad to come a give it a go."

13 Mar 17'

Brigitta van Niel reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Fun and enjoyable day. Lucille is a patient teacher and provides inspiration and support to help you achieve results at the end of the day. It was a great day out learning new skills and putting them into practise. I definitely hope to be able to go again in the future."

17 Jan 17'

Ann Wilder reviewed: Copper courses run in a Blacksmiths forge - basic sheet copper skills including foldforming

"What a fantastic experience. As a group of four family members we enjoyed a wonderful fun-filled day. We learned so much from Lucille who is brilliant at teaching and encouraged us to explore the joys of making something out of copper. She helped us all individually and nothing was too much trouble. We are all delighted with our copper pieces of work and would highly recommend this course. We would love to do this again - or even the blacksmithing course as Lucille is an expert blacksmith. Her sense of humour and easy going approach made it all the more enjoyable. Loved the forge."

13 Jan 17'

Andrew Eldred reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"What a great day! Hands on experience in a small group. Lovely atmosphere and down to earth guidance from Lucille. I would encourage everyone to give the course a go."

4 Jun 16'

Gary Wake reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"I got a one day taster course as a Christmas present from my wife. I learned a lot from Lucille and had a great time. I will be booking another one for farthers day. Thanks for a great day."

16 Apr 16'

Dave Loosemore reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"A superb day. We were taught the basics and then made our own creations with expert supervision. Lucille is a talented lady who has a flair for design and a thorough knowledge of the blacksmith's craft. She is both patient and practical. This makes an excellent present that you will not forget. An excellent day, thoroughly recommended."

26 Oct 15'

david g reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"very successful and great fun day"

11 Oct 15'

Ashley Crocker reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"A superb course; hands on from the start and the free reign of the work shops to create any 'blacksmithing creation'. Lucile has a wealth of knowledge and a friendly attitude towards all abilities. Will definitely be booking again!"

7 Aug 15'

S Longhurst reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"My husband had a fantastic day and came home having made something quite beautiful. Thank you"

28 Feb 15'

Colin Burton reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"I have done 2 of these 1 day courses with Lucille, and enjoyed them hughly, bringing back some long forgotten skills. Great teacher and very knowledgeable about how to translate your ideas into a tangible product by the end of the day. I now have 2 splendid bits of garden ornamentation, a Sea horse and an octopus. Highly recommended!"

25 Feb 15'

Cloey Yeung reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"A great day working with a very talented blacksmith and a pleasant atmosphere to work in. I took my husband there for Valentine's Day and we made an intricate side table. Lucille was more than helpful and guided us the whole way from start to finish. A very thorough and illustrative class and we both had lots of fun. Hopefully we will go again soon with another project in mind. A"

21 Feb 15'

Brian Cole reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"What a great day we had, Lucille helped us take huge steps forward on our first day. The two to one ratio is perfect. We achieved our personal goals and now I have a huge ornamental spider to enhance my garden. Will certainly be back for more!"

20 Feb 15'

Christopher Graham reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"I attended the course with lucille, I had a great time and enjoyed every minute of the experience. Lucille is very skilled, patient (which was great as I was sooo slow) and a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed the blacksmithing experience so much that I am planning to go back and do it again."

27 Jan 15'

Sheena Bond reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"I have attended two workshop days with Lucille and on both occasions have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Working with red hot steel, shaping and encouraging it to the form you want is an amazing experience. Lucille's teaching style is fun, professional and inspiring. Her enthusiasm for her medium shines through; it is a real passion and very infectious!"

15 Jan 15'

Sheila Wendes reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Excellent teaching. I learnt so much. No matter what level of practical skills you bring to the day, Lucille will assess exactly what you need to keep you busy and productive. Her artistic skills and keen eye are as acute as her practical abilities. A really fun day, in an interesting working forge, in capable hands. And you get to keep the result! Highly recommended. A perfect gift for someone who has everything. They won't forget this. Neither will you!"

14 Jan 15'

Jan Hill reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Attended a taster day this weekend with a couple of friends, to say it was an amazing day is an understatement, I am still grinning like a Cheshire Cat! I'm so pleased with the fruits of my labour after one day. I definitely want to do it again & would absolutely recommend it. Lucille makes you feel so at ease & welcome. Go on give it a try you won't be disappointed!"

14 Jan 15'

Peter Wendes reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Blacksmithing is one of those elemental things deserving of anyone's bucket list. Whether you want a one-off experience of an essential human skill, or are considering something more long-term, Lucille has the skills, knowledge and understanding to provide a user-friendly day with something worthwhile to take home into the bargain. Fantastic value too."

14 Jan 15'

GILLIAN HILL reviewed: Blacksmithing courses

"Attended the course with Lucille and completely surprised my husband, and myself, by coming home with a poker! Lucille is very patient, knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with. I found her teaching method fantastic and aim to spend at least another day with her shortly. This is definitely a course for everyone to try."