Ember Ironwork

Contact name: Richard Walker

247
Total bookings

Rating

(111)

almost 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I'm Richard, a traditionally trained blacksmith with a passion for ironwork. I trained at Hereford's National School of Blacksmithing which gave me an excellent start into the world of forging metal. I moved to Yorkshire to be close to family and start my own business, which has given me the opportunity to offer classes so that others can have a taste of what it is like to be a blacksmith. Some examples of what can be made in the class can be seen in the gallery.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Grassington

Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

3 hours

Next date: 8th Jan 2025

(35)

£125.00

platinum award

Grassington

Blacksmithing experience in Grassington (5 hours)

5 hours

Next date: 8th Jan 2025

(19)

£175.00

platinum award

Grassington

Couple's Rose forging day in Grassington

5 hours

Next date: 8th Jan 2025

(6)

£270.00

platinum award

Grassington

Damascus knife making in Grassington

6 hours

Next date: 8th Jan 2025

(39)

£235.00

platinum award

Grassington

Sword Making Workshop in Grassington

7 hours

Next date: 8th Jan 2025

(4)

£335.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

18 Nov 24'

Emma Faith reviewed: Damascus knife making in Grassington

"Bought this course for my son’s birthday and he said it was fantastic. He had an amazing and insightful day into black smithing. He’s going to book again, it was that good!"

12 Nov 24'

Dawn Austin/Darren Holmes reviewed: Blacksmithing experience in Grassington (5 hours)

"Got my partner a Blacksmithing Experience (5 hours) for his birthday and he loved it! He said it was great to try something so different and create a fire poker from scratch. Richard was very helpful and shared his skills with enthusiasm. "

31 Oct 24'

Diane & Jimmy reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience in Grassington (3 hours)

"The 3 hour experience was a birthday gift for hubby and I decided to join him. I must admit I was a bit nervous beforehand as it is out of my comfort zone however from the moment I met Richard he put me at ease. He is very helpful, and encouraging. We made a boot scraper with a tall handle and a decorative piece on the side too. We’re very proud of it! Thank you Richard "

27 Sep 24'

Julian reviewed: Sword Making Workshop in Grassington

"An absolutely fantastic sword-forging experience for me and my partner. Richard was really friendly, and helped us where we needed help but also let us have a go at it where we wanted to. Be prepared for some muscle fatigue, my hands were shaking from the effort but it was so satisfying! I'm disabled and started flagging at the end and he was happy to help finish some last bits off for me, which I really appreciated. There were two other people doing separate projects as well at the same time and it was interesting to see what they made. In the end we got some fantastic photos and some even more fantastic swords out of it! They'll go pride of place on our wall! "