A W Artist Blacksmiths 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 "

10 Nov 24'

Steve Medati reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"I did the craft course, making 2 garden flowers. I must say I had a great day, I can't speak highly enough about Adrian and his team, everything was explained and broken down so that even I could understand what to do. Add to this a wonderful lunch, and even mouthwatering cakes to end with, and the real cherry on the cake, my wife got two lovely flowers for her garden, so it even kept her quiet for a few days, bliss. So if you're thinking about taking part, jump straight in I'm sure you will have a great day."

9 Nov 24'

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

"This was great fun, we were very well looked after. So pleased with our finished pieces, even though we didn't have a clue when we started. Thank you Adrian, Andy and Debbie. "

9 Nov 24'

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

"Really brilliant day. Thanks so much Adrian, Andy and Debbie. It was a lot of fun and I’d recommend it to anyone. Food was great too."

9 Nov 24'

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

"What a great day. Fantastic insight into Blacksmithing. Adi and his team were very friendly and looked after everyone amazingly. Can’t wait to come back and do another course."

3 Nov 24'

Karen Harrison reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"We had an absolute fantastic day. Thank you so much to Adrian and Andy for sharing their knowledge and passion for the art. We loved learning this fantastic new craft and are delighted with the unique flowers we managed to create by the end of the day and which are now pride of place in the garden. Thank you to Debbie too for her delicious lunch and sweet treats throughout the day! We highly recommend this course "

20 Oct 24'

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

"Brilliant corse good food great instruction amazing workshop what more can I say fantastic day "

19 Oct 24'

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

"A fantastic day! My husband and I really enjoyed creating the garden flowers, everyone was so lovely and friendly. It was so great to learn a new skill, and wonderful to have something so beautiful to take home and keep forever. Also, the food was delicious! "

13 Oct 24'

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

"Great full hands on day making the dragon candle stick. Scrumptious lunch plus cake and biscuits included."

28 Sep 24'

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

"Absolutely amazing, extremely friendly people, lovely place, can put absolutely nothing at fault. "

28 Sep 24'

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

"A great day, brought back memories from 50 years ago metal working at school. Would recommend to anyone, it's an amazing feeling carrying out something you have made yourself."

15 Sep 24'

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

"Fantastic day - great fun making a ram's head poker with Adrian & Andy. Learned loads and the balance was right between instruction and support (and remedial help as needed!!). And a cracking lunch by Debbie."

13 Jul 24'

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

"Thanks so much for the amazing day. Fantastic introductory course to blacksmithing. Made a nice little keyring and a coat hook. Ade and Andy were great tutors, very friendly and helpful. Refreshments and lunch were lovely. Thanks to everyone involved."

30 Jun 24'

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

"We had had a brilliant day hammering with a very friendly and welcoming team.. Lots of lovely food and drink were provided. Great instruction was provided on the course and we were expertly guided to produce two pretty smart Nordic Dragon coat racks and key rings. Ear plugs may be a good idea to block the sound of the hammering. All in all, a fantastic day!"

30 Jun 24'

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

"I had a brilliant time on the blacksmithing day. Thanks for the warm welcome, the friendly tuition and the great food. It tested my skills but was not overtaxing. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone."

30 Jun 24'

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

"Excellent - between Adrian and Andy's patient expertise and Debbie's cooking and baking this was a cracking day. I'm hoping to come back for more!"

30 Jun 24'

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

"Fantastic day at the Forge with great company and delicious food too. As a total novice with anything over the size of tweezers I was amazed at the beautiful things I was able to make under Adrian's friendly and laid back tutorage. I was at how much my confidence with the process grew in just one day. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this course to anyone and it makes an ideal gift for someone special who would like more irons in the fire! "

24 Jun 24'

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

"The day with Adrian, Debbie and Andy was fantastic. They provided brilliant instruction and a lot of freedom, but there was always help there if you needed it. You are well looked after throughout the day and the food is delicious!"

23 Jun 24'

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

"A very enjoyable day. Very well organised, good comms, friendly greeting and very patient and knowledgeable tutors. Frequent refreshments and excellent food, most homemade, but also promoting local produce. The pace of the day was good and I am very pleased with the pieces I produced."

23 Jun 24'

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

"A very enjoyable and productive day. Adrian, Andy and Debbie put a lot into making it. A very good starter day enhanced by excellent cakes, drinks, food and funny stories. A great present with some tangible output to be proud of. "

23 Jun 24'

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

"A really excellent day. I’d been wanting to have a go at blacksmithing for ages and it didn’t disappoint. The tuition and support was first class, and the banter and food were brilliant too. A great way to spend a Saturday. Thank you Adrian, Andy and Debbie"

9 Jun 24'

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

"What a brilliant day!!! I enjoyed every minute and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone who likes making stuff!!! Adrian and Andy were such good company giving help and advice and encouragement throughout the day. Also a massive thanks to Debbie for delicious home cooked food throughout the day. Cakes, flapjack, biscuits, freshly home made bread and home cooked stew, plenty of tea and coffee. A totally unexpected treat! At the end of the day I was tired, dirty and hot but absolutely chuffed with the flowers I made which are proudly displayed in my garden. A thoroughly enjoyable day and worth every penny. "