Newport Wrought Ironwork reviews

30 Nov 25'

Ben Depla reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"What a fantastic experience! Wish I had done it years ago. No more shall the idea of metalworking be a mystical other dimension, known only to a sacred few, unapproachable to us laypeople. Gave me the confidence to get out there and go fix some old machinery!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Ben for your feedback I appreciate it. Glad you got the confidence to carry on welding on your projects at home. Please feel free to get in contact if you require any further assistance. Regards Tony."

22 Nov 25'

Steven Bret -Iveson reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Thank you, Tony, for your time and expert guidance through my "MIG Welding for Beginners" course. I had a great time and with your support I was able to weld multiple pieces to a fair standard, and it rebuilt my confidence after having tuition before to no great effect. To anyone considering this course, I can’t recommend it enough. Tony is patient and his instructional techniques are second to none you will be welding in no time."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

" Thank you Steven I really appreciate your feedback. Hope you continue welding and honing your skills . If I can be of any help in the future please feel free to contact me . Regards Tony"

12 Nov 25'

Gerald Baker reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I bought the one day MIG course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Tony was very informative explaining the workings of the equipment and lots of do’s and don’ts when looking to buy equipment. When it came to the actual welding he explained and coached very well the techniques. There were opportunities to practice with different welding set ups and sufficient information to go and practice yourself if you had the equipment at home, would highly recommend for someone who is starting or that knows how to weld but wants to improve their techniques."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Gerald for your feedback I really appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed the course and gained some knowledge to help you on future projects. If you want or need any advice when you start looking to by your own equipment get in contact and I will be happy to help. Regards Tony"

6 Nov 25'

Ryan Jenkins reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I took the 1-day mig welding course through my work at Distinction Gardens and absolutely loved it! Tony was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. I learned so much in just one day and left feeling confident using the equipment (even though Tony may have to tune our own welder in the future 😅). The hands-on practice was great, which allowed me to gain confidence as I continued throughout the day. Highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to try welding or build some practical skills! Thanks again Tony!! 😄"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Ryan for your feedback it’s very much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed the welding course and gained confidence and new skills to help you with future projects. If I can be of any further help please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

24 Oct 25'

Dave Mullins reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"The training that Tony gave was great, I learnt so much in a short time & will be booking another course in the near future once I have used my own welder. If you’re looking to start welding Tony is such a great teacher & made it very easy to learn welding. Thank you Tony I had a great day."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Dave for your feedback .I am happy you enjoyed the welding and went away with the confidence to carry on welding with your own machine at home. If I can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact me directly. Regards Tony "

24 Oct 25'

Kevin O'Leary reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Very good I enjoyed the course it was very informative and Tony was very knowledgeable about welding and fabrication. I learned a lot in a short time."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Hi Kevin , Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed the course and left with some experience and knowledge to help you on your future projects that you have planned. It was great to have met you and hear about your travels and work experiences. Contact me if you need anything I can help you out with. Regards Tony "

19 Oct 25'

Rob Taylor reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Bought this excellent one on one tuition course for my 19 year old son. He absolutely loved it, came home full of confidence and immediately finished welding up his Land Rover chassis and is now on to other jobs. Worth every penny. Thank you Tony."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Rob for the feedback, I am pleased Jake enjoyed the course and has to confidence to weld up his land rover. Regards Tony "

16 Oct 25'

Christian Reeves reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I really enjoyed this course it has definitely given me the confidence to get started on my own. Tony’s one on one instruction was excellent no waiting around like in a group sessions . I was given demonstrations by Tony and handed over the torch and did a lot of welding throughout the course producing various types of welded joints in various positions. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to get into mig welding. Thanks again Tony for a really enjoyable day."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Chris for your positive feedback very much appreciated. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or need any further advice. Regards Tony "

11 Oct 25'

Nick Bradshaw reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Tony has the patience of a saint and has a wonderful teaching ability, I really enjoyed my welding course and it was such good value for a day of 1-2-1 tuition. There was no hanging around watching others, I was using the torch the whole time. Highly recommended.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Nick for your feedback I appreciate it. If I can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

9 Oct 25'

Simon Roberts reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Can’t recommend this course enough. Tony is a truly wonderful instructor with patience and an honest supportive manner that helps you feel at ease for the whole experience. I have gained a complete and understandable grounding of mig welding after plenty of practice and guidance from Tony. I know I’ll need the offer of advice when I get going, but I have gained the confidence to give it my best shot. Thanks ever so much."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Simon for your feedback. Please get in contact if you have any questions or need any further advice."

6 Oct 25'

Hugh Gilchrist reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I attended a Tig welding course with Tony and highly recommend it. Tony is a very patient teacher with a massive amount of experience. He explained each step throughly and gave excellent feedback after every weld I produced. The one to one instruction was excellent. I came away with lots of practical skills and knowledge of what equipment to invest in. Many thanks! "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Hugh for the feedback it is very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the course and will keep practicing and improving your skill further at home in your workshop. Regards Tony "

4 Oct 25'

Laurie Dawson reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had a great day welding with Tony , he is a friendly and very effective welding instructor. I Learned a lot about mig welding and the one to one instruction is very good could not ask for better. Thank you Tony very much! "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you for the review Laurie. Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information. Regards Tony "

1 Oct 25'

Caroline Mathews reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"This course was brilliant! I was a complete beginner and Tony put me at ease and, very quickly, I was welding bits of metal together in a safe and encouraging environment. Tony has given me the confidence to get started with my welding journey - which is exactly what I wanted from this course. Many thanks Tony"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Caroline, I am glad you enjoyed the course and got the encouragement to continue welding in the future. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Regards Tony "

26 Sep 25'

Dave Lewis reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Outstanding One-on-One MIG Welding Course with Tony I recently completed a one-on-one MIG welding craft course with Tony, and I can confidently say it was an exceptional learning experience from start to finish. Tony’s teaching style is clear, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, making even complex concepts easy to grasp for beginners and hobbyists alike. The course began with a solid foundation in welding theory and safety, including a thorough walkthrough of how to properly set up a MIG welder. Tony explained the differences between shielding gases (such as CO₂, Argon, and mixed gases), and how each affects weld quality and penetration. We also touched on other welding processes like TIG and Stick welding, which helped put MIG welding into a broader context. Once the basics were covered, we moved on to hands-on practice with various joint types. Tony guided me through welding lap joints, tee joints, and corner joints, offering real-time feedback and tips to improve technique, consistency, and control. Each session was tailored to my pace, and I appreciated how Tony emphasized both the technical and artistic aspects of welding. By the end of the course, I felt confident in my ability to set up and operate a MIG welder, understand the role of different gases and materials, and execute clean, strong welds on common joint types. Whether you're looking to start a career in welding or simply want to build your skills for personal projects, I highly recommend this course and Tony as an instructor."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"David thank you for your feedback it is really appreciated. I am very happy you enjoyed the course . It was your first time welding and you did extremely well. The improvement from the beginning of the lesson to the end was evidential in the welds that you produced. I hope you continue welding in the future and if I can help with any advice when you look to purchase your own equipment please feel free to contact me . Regards Tony "

26 Sep 25'

Alfie Sheldon reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Learnt so much and had an amazing time with Tony, I would recommend this course to any one wanting to learn to mig weld."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Alfie at sixteen years of age you did well on the course. With so much enthusiasm you should go along way in your welding career. Regards Tony "

25 Sep 25'

Andy Shan reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"I had zero experience of welding, but this excellent one day course has given me enough to get started on simple projects as a DIYer. The teaching was excellent, Tony was fun to be with and the emphasis on practical work and safety was perfect for me. Highly recommended."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Andy for the review it is appreciated. You did well on the course and have the ability to further your skills at home in your own workshop keep up the good work. Regards Tony "

18 Sep 25'

Drew Dickison reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Absolutely tip top! Tony is an extremely experienced teacher & a thoroughly friendly fellow with a knack of telling you the right thing at the right time to keep you on track as you learn the basics of MIG welding By the end of the course my abilities and comprehension of welding techniques had increased exponentially My interest in welding is from an arts rather than a fabrication angle, and Tony took this on board, and was able to advise on the right sort of equipment for me to make the most of my new found skills, and this, of course, is an enormous help to a novice Thank you Tony!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Drew for your kind review I really appreciate it. I am so happy you got the welding bug and want to start making metal art . I look forward to seeing your creations in the future. If I can be of any help feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

16 Sep 25'

Peter A reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"FANTASTIC! I lost all my confidence decades ago when failing to get started with ARC welding. This experience under the expert guidance of Tony was a revelation and within hours I was capable of producing some pretty good results that I was proud of. I learnt a huge amount and we even managed to complete some delicate spot welds on really thin section steel which was my ultimate goal. Can’t thank Tony enough, and highly recommend this amazing 1 on 1 tuition…great equipment as well."

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Peter for the great review i very much appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the welding and will continue to develop your skills in the future when you get your own equipment. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further help. Regards Tony "

15 Sep 25'

Clare Elliot reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Had an amazing day learning how to weld with Tony! He took me through all the equipment and how to use it, was very patient with lots of demos and explanations along the way. I've never welded before but came away feeling really confident and looking forward to practicing my new skills, couldn't recommend this course more!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Clare for your kind review it very much appreciated. If I can be of any assistance in the future please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

11 Sep 25'

Kyle Scowen reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Thoroughly enjoyed my 3 day course with Tony. Learning MIG, TIG and Stick over the 3 days. Tony has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is a great instructor. One to one learning in a fantastic workshop. My basic welding skills improved a great deal thanks to Tony's tuition. Highly recommend this welding course. Thanks a lot Tony"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thanks Kyle for your feedback it’s very much appreciated. I know you will carry on welding and develop your skills further, I look forward to hearing back from you in the future with some updates on your progress. Regards Tony "

10 Sep 25'

Mike Guy reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"A great day learning MIG welding. Tony is a great instructor who spends time explaining the process, demonstrating how to weld and giving you lots of time to practice welding in different scenarios. I would highly recommend.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Mike for your review very much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed the course and hope you continue to develop your welding skills further in the future. Regards Tony "

4 Sep 25'

Chris Rann reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Excellent days tuition today, truly one to one instruction. Tony is very knowledgeable and very patient with my first stumbles into the MIG welding world. I really enjoyed the experience and hope to go back for another session when I have practiced a bit more with my own machine. I am confident now to have a practice under my own steam but know if I get stuck, I would be able to give a quick ring for advice. Well worth doing for a complete starter. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in starting MIG welding as a hobby. Very careful with the health and safety side of tuition to keep his students safe. Five stars from me!!!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Chris for your great review I really appreciate it. Carry on practicing in your workshop and if you require any further advice please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

3 Sep 25'

Steven Phillips reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Attended this course with a mate to get an introduction to welding - and couldn't have been more pleased with the day. Tony is a very easy going, friendly and effective teacher. He knows how to weld obviously, but more importantly Tony knows how to introduce welding to complete novices - makes it straightforward and informative. Tony is also very encouraging for those us who don't know our lap joint from our butt joint!"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Steven for your kind review, it is very much appreciated. If I can be of any assistance in the future please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "

19 Aug 25'

David reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Very good course. Highly recommend Tony. A fantastic day with Tony. Very knowledgable and an experienced instructor. I was looking to try my hand at welding and he has given me the knowledge and confidence to try some small projects. I travelled 150miles to attend this course and was so glad to have done so. Well done Tony. "

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you David for your review it’s very much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed the welding and I can be any help to you in the future please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony ."

1 Aug 25'

Alan Padbury reviewed: Mig Welding For Beginners Introductory Day Course.

"Happy to endorse the very professional training we received with Tony. He is a natural teacher, patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this course enough.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alan"

Newport Wrought Ironwork responded:

"Thank you Alan , I really appreciate your feedback. If I can assist you with any further advice in the future please feel free to contact me. Regards Tony "