A W Artist Blacksmiths

Contact name: Adrian Wood

353
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over 12 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Adrian Wood artist blacksmith is a university graduate with a degree in fine art sculpture from The University of London. A chance visit to a blacksmith's forge gave Adrian Wood his first taste of blacksmithing. He recalls; ”From the first moment I hit the hot steel I knew what I wanted to do.” The Forge workshop is situated in the rural outskirts of Yarm, between Darlington and Northallerton so is easily accessible from the A1 or A19. Adrian is a mentor on the BBC 1 show Make It At Market.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Handcrafted gift

AW Blacksmiths Beanie Hat

7 items left

£20.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing 'Design & Make' weekend course

2 days

Next date: 18th Oct 2025

(1)

£285.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

1 day

Next date: 5th Apr 2025

8 places left

(602)

£125.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

1 day

Next date: 28th Jun 2025

7 places left

(14)

£135.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing: make a candle holder

7 hours

Next date: 11th Oct 2025

9 places left

(2)

£130.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing: make a rams head poker

1 day

Next date: 13th Sep 2025

9 places left

(3)

£130.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

20 Nov 24'

David reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Unable to attend as Dad had a stroke day B4 I needed to attend, contacted them straight away to swap the date to next one but refused said needs to be 8 weeks prior to cancel. If only someone had told me 8 weeks earlier (before purchase) that Dad was going to require urgent medical care probably wouldn't have bought it!! "

16 Nov 24'

Andy Roper (ex Miner) reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Bought as a birthday gift .Brilliant day..highly recommend 3 great people Debbie Adrian and Andy..fantastic home made food by Debbie...tuition and supervision from Adrian and Andy...and a few laughs along the way 👍👍"

11 Nov 24'

Paul Bartlett reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Would highly recommend this course. The whole day was a lot of fun, learnt a lot and now have a greater appreciation for the amount of skill that is required to be a blacksmith as well as the hard work that is involved. The staff were very friendly and always willing to help. The food provided was excellent as well (lemon drizzle cake !). Will definitely looking to do another course in the future. "

10 Nov 24'

Jake Croft reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"The day course at AW Artistblacksmiths was the most fun day I've had since I can remember. Everything was brilliant, from the small details like the instructions provided to find the place, the friendly and welcoming team, the beautiful lunch and snacks provided and then of course the most important part THE MAKING! Adrian and Andy we're great teachers... they were there to help if it was ever needed but gave us the freedom and independence to try everything ourselves and learn from mistakes. I feel a real sense of accomplishment with the dragon coat rail that we made, having explored a range of different techniques, tools, and materials. I am raring to come back for another course to learn more and have another day of loud, hot, fiery fun! Thank you so much Adrian, Andy, and Debbie @ AW Artistblacksmiths "