5 Jun 23'
"I have an interest and crafts especially metalwork so this course was a wonderful birthday present to receive.
The course tutor John went through some basic smithing skills producing a range of small pieces of work. All these techniques combined into us making a toasting fork. The classes are only very small so you receive a high level of instruction and help as and when you need it.
You have to respect the heat in general and especially around the hearth of the forge, equipment and metalwork itself. John was very good at going through all of the health and safety explaining the potential risks whilst being practical about how we would all work together safely.
All in all, I found his way of teaching was informative, interesting and above all great fun. It's fair to say my 'level' of work was very basic but at no point did i feel anything but really happy with what i had achieved considering i had no previous experience whatsoever. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in blacksmithing and metal craft and already have to a couple of people i work with.
A great day course for the beginner!"
Stanwick Lakes Art and Craft Courses responded:
"Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We shall pass your comments onto the tutor. We are glad that you enjoyed the day. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."