A W Artist Blacksmiths reviews

19 May 24'

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

"Adrian, Kath and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Loved every minute of it. Even though I found it difficult with my condition, you both helped me along, didn't feel silly. We both learned so much of the process. Wonderful!! Keep on doing the good work! Kath and the other Kath"

6 May 24'

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

"Along with two friends we attended Ade’s fantastic Blacksmith Course near Yarm. A warm welcome with coffee followed a comprehensive H&S talk and then we were away with our first project. Ade & Andy provided help and humour all day showing how to get the best results from our time at the furnace. Debbie’s lovely food was served with a smile & the lunchtime added to the feeling of camaraderie amongst the group. At the end of the day we had two nice projects to show off at home and a lot of laughs along the way. Highly Recommended for anyone to attend. "

4 May 24'

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

"One of the most enjoyable courses I’ve done. Adrian is a hugely talented blacksmith that is happy to share his skills with a group of complete beginners. We all managed to make a key ring and then a “Dragon head” set of hooks for coats etc. It was so rewarding and everyone managed to make “beautiful” items and have some fun along the way. Thanks to Debbie who provided lovely food and refreshments throughout the day and great comms pre and post course…. Cake really helped :) I’d wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone !!"

22 Apr 24'

Bernard O'Connor reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day blacksmithing. Very friendly welcome. Great instructions and help and advice when needed from Adrian and Andy. Lovely food supplied by Debbie. Great value for money and good fun. Thank you. I will almost certainly be back for another course."

22 Apr 24'

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

"I had a great time! Learnt loads. Warm and friendly atmosphere with lots of help and support. Great blacksmithing, great food and great fun"

21 Apr 24'

June & Colin reviewed: Blacksmithing Beginners day courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Our day at Adrian wood blacksmithing workshop crafting a dragon coat hanger (looked more like a snake) and a keyring was nothing short of exhilarating. From the moment we stepped into the forge, we were greeted by Debbie, Adrian and Andy oh and a lovely cuppa and a biscuit. Under the expert guidance of Adrian and Andy we learned the art of shaping metal with hammer and anvil. Crafting the intricate details of the dragon coat hanger felt like breathing life into molten steel. The satisfaction of seeing the finished product, complete with fierce eyes and swirling wings, was unparalleled. The keyring project offered a different challenge, requiring precision and attention to detail. With careful guidance, we forged a unique keyring. Throughout the day, Adrian and Andy provided clear instructions and valuable tips, ensuring that even beginners like us could create something remarkable. The atmosphere was friendly and encouraging. Stopping for a lovely lunch made by Debbie. Overall, our blacksmithing day experience exceeded all expectations. It was not only a chance to learn a new skill but also a journey of creativity and self-discovery. We highly recommend this workshop to anyone seeking a hands-on adventure in the ancient art of blacksmithing."

17 Apr 24'

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

"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of Adrian's blacksmithing courses. The day was excellent, so interesting, informative and enjoyable from start to finish. I was really delighted with the garden flowers I made. Adrian & Andy were helpful, friendly and always on hand to give support where required and Debbie gets a special mention for the delicious home made lunch, cakes & biscuits! "

16 Apr 24'

Emma reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of Adrian's blacksmithing courses. The day was brilliant; interesting, informative and enjoyable from start to finish and my husband & I are absolutely delighted with the garden flowers we made. Adrian & Andy were helpful, friendly and always on hand to give a little support where required and Debbie deserves a special mention for the delicious home made lunch, cakes & biscuits! It was excellent value for money - and seeing some of Adrian's amazing pieces in progress was an added bonus."

15 Apr 24'

Lynne reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"What a fantastic day, it was really interesting and very hands on. The team members are so friendly and the food first class. I would not hesitate to highly recommend this course, well worth the money."

15 Apr 24'

Ian Carpenter reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"Superb hands-on day course with excellent guidance and tuition by expert, friendly blacksmiths in a brilliant rural setting. Plus the added bonus of homemade lunch and refreshments. Give it a go - you won’t be disappointed. "

15 Apr 24'

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

"This was an excellent day, Adrian and Andy were superb with sharing their knowledge and helping us work our ways through making a key ring and a dragon headed coat rack with 3 hooks. There were was plenty of space, time and equipment for all 9 of the students on the course and everyone completed their crafts. Home baked snacks on arrival, a huge home made veggie lunch and more goodies at the end of the session topped off a really wonderful experience."

14 Apr 24'

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

"What a brilliant way to spend a day !!!!! We are all used to spending our leisure time watching sport , films and many other interests. Most of them are quickly memories after the event but this day is special, YOU get to make something that will remind you of the enjoyment , and it is enjoyable believe me. Ade and Andy are class acts at helping everyone achieve a result , learn a new skill ( a bit of one) and have a few laughs. You will also be treated to some special cakes made by Debbie. A wonderful day , "I will be back" as Arnie would say."

14 Apr 24'

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

"I have done a number of short, skill based courses in my time. Dry stone walling, hedge laying, etc. This is the best course I have been on in ages! Just the right mix of instruction and then ample space, with help where needed, to get stuck in bashing some hot metal. Great day, lovely people and plenty of delicious food (who knew blacksmiths ate so well!) A must for anyone wanting to try out blacksmithing."

14 Apr 24'

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

"Absolutely fantastic day with Adrian and his crew, hospitality was very welcoming and the end results that we got to produce were fantastic "

13 Apr 24'

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

"I attended the course today and really enjoyed it. Adrian and Andy were brilliant instructors and Debbie provided delicious food. There was a relaxed atmosphere and step by step instructions. I didn't feel rushed at any point. Great to see their amazing handiwork too. Thoroughly recommend."

3 Dec 23'

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

"Very enjoyable course in which we were well supervised. Lovely food for lunch and plenty of opportunity for hot drinks on a very cold day!"

2 Dec 23'

Anoush reviewed: Blacksmithing: make a rams head poker

"Great day, learning with incredibly talented, skillful, friendly and welcoming Blacksmiths. Worth every penny."

19 Nov 23'

Stuart Littledyke reviewed: Blacksmithing 'Design & Make' weekend course

"Did the design and make course the weekend of 11th and 12th November. Only been on 1 day courses (2 in total) before and felt a little out of my depth to start with, but with a little help from Adrian and Andy soon got back into it. These two guys are amazing, so knowledgeable and helpful. Really put you at ease and make you feel like one of a group. Adrian’s wife Debbie provided meals etc throughout the course and once again her food was to die for. The others on the course were all really nice and some amazing work was done on the 2 days. The main conversations seemed to revolve around boys and their toys, from Lego to cars. Really nice bunch of guys and fun to be around. Well done everyone and a massive THANK YOU to Adrian, Andy and Debbie, I certainly wouldn’t go anywhere else. 👍🏼👍🏼 "

19 Nov 23'

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

"Fabulous day Blacksmithing . Adrian and Andy were excellent teachers in a relaxed and friendly environment. Real sense of achievement to take home 2 useful metal objects. The whole day was excellent and such a thrill to try an old art. Special mention to Debbie for the magnificent food. "

19 Nov 23'

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

" Great experience, interesting and fun, Adrian and Andy were both knowledgeable and friendly. The day flew by!"

5 Nov 23'

Sandy Fry reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"I had a fantastic day. This is something I would love to do again. It was hard work and your hands do suffer a bit but I would thoroughly recommend this experience. Adrian and his team were very welcoming."

5 Nov 23'

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

"Wowsers, we had an amazing day at the beginners keyring/coathook course. Seriously impressed with what we made and the way that Adrian and Andy were able to communicate their knowledge and experience over was immense. Totally loved the whole day, with the wonderful Debbie providing food (loving the charcoal cheese). We will be back for more…"

4 Nov 23'

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

"What an absolutely brilliant day, Adrian, Adam & Debbie were superb hosts, great teachers, supportive & the food was delicious, would highly recommend this day 😊"

4 Nov 23'

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

"Had a brilliant day with Adrian and Andy, really enjoyed making flowers. Amazed we all managed to make two each, also thanks to Debbie for the wonderful food. Would certainly recommend the day, hard work but very satisfying. Alan. "

22 Oct 23'

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

"A brilliant day, really enjoyed working metal. The instruction was spot on and very informative. It was great to get stuck in straightaway without half a day being talked to. Looking forward to doing the next course. "