Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith reviews

10 Nov 24'

Alex Fretwell reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"A brilliant course and thoroughly enjoyed my day with Julian. Clearly knew his trade very well and everything was straight to the point, teaching me to weld. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn welding for the first time. 10/10"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Alex for your review.You really took to welding ,and we covered so much ! There is nothing more to do to keep up to the standards you achieved on the day than MORE WELDING. Good luck with your future projects, no worries!"

29 Sep 24'

Paul reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"5 star one-on-one course. I’d highly recommend doing it before starting welding. You won’t regret it. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Paul,thanks for your review.You really got to grips with it all,well done. Julian"

22 Sep 24'

Andy Gold reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"It ws a pleasure to meet Julian and learn from hos vast welding experiences. He rakes his time and properly explains MIG welding to you. A really worthwhile day. Thank you"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Andy for your review. We certainly worked through the whole mix of welding joints and weld positions,well done. I hope you buy a welding set and continue with your projects.Good to meet you,all the best,Julian"

3 Jul 24'

Darren Hemmings reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Booked the one day welding course for me and my 15yr old son, what a great day we both had, neither of us had ever welded before so we didn’t know what to expect! Julian was brilliant in his teaching methods and such a nice guy! We came away with a great understanding of different types of welding technique's and now feel confident to practice what we’ve learned, definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn about welding!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you for your review Darren. I am pleased to know you had a good day. You both were good students and really well focused on achieving strong welds. Hope you take this new skill forward . Anything in the future you need then don't hesitate to get in touch. Julian"

26 Jun 24'

Helen waudby reviewed: One day blacksmithing course

"Julian was brilliant and it was a really enjoyable day. Highly recommended "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi, thank you for your review. I really enjoyed working with Steve and Darren , who gave considered thought to making a couple of practical tools for themselves. I was happy to enable that to happen, and long may they use them."

25 Jun 24'

Cheryl & Mark reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"What a fabulous one day course! Julian is a great teacher and sets a nice relaxed but steady pace. There's so much to learn and he covers everything in detail, answering questions along the way. We both came away being able to weld, with lots of advice given for a particular motorbike repair Mark is going to make. Julian is a great guy, and we'd 100% recommend this course to anyone looking to learn / improve upon their welding technique. Thanks Julian, I'm sure we'll see you again!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Cheryl and Mark, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you both, and you both did really well with the welding. Any problems or questions you know where I am , and just give me a bell . See you again,for more welding or even a blacksmithing course, as I think you were hatching out some ideas of things to make. Best ,Julian"

22 Jun 24'

Matt reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Absolutely brilliant day. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much. Julian is such a down to earth bloke with an unbelievable amount of knowledge, can really tell he has a passion to share his skills. Will definitely be returning, thank you again Julian. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Matt for your review. I am pleased you had a good and informative day, and certainly welcome you back for some 'hot' welding. You really did pick up the skills and techniques well, and it was great to work through the other welding positions. Till next time, happy welding,regards,Julian."

5 Jun 24'

Natasha Hall reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"I absolutely loved this course. Julian was a great teacher who was able to explain all the different techniques in a simplified manner. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge with welding and blacksmithing and I was able to do a lot of practising using MIG weld. I'm really happy I was able to do this course and I hope to do it again. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to try welding first-hand. You won't be disappointed."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thanks Natasha for your great review. You were an excellent student , picking up the techniques really well. Attention to detail and a good level of craft. It would be good to follow this initial training with a project, putting your new skills into practice. Any thoughts ? Best Regards,Julian"

31 May 24'

David reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Great course, Julian listened to my needs and tailored the teaching accordingly giving me all of the fundamental skills for me to build on for my upcoming bus/camper project. Thanks Julian"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thanks David for your review. Any problems with the work then don't hesitate to get in touch. Good luck with things.Regards, Julian"

8 May 24'

Mike reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Excellent course, Julian was very knowledgeable and helpful, I would recommend it. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Mike, Thank you for your review. I think you took to the welding process really well and it was good to run through the samples you brought along , these really helped to focus your particular needs for welding."

24 Apr 24'

Dave reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Two of us attended this one day course, a friend who'd done a small amount of welding with not very satisfactory results and me a complete novice. Brilliant day, Julian is a very knowledgeable chap and he spent a long time with us well over the the allotted time. Lots of hands on practice as well as coaching. We feel confident to now go on and practice further as well as starting repairs/fabrication with our own kit. Can't recommend this highly enough to anyone wanting to get started with welding."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Dave for your review. Both of you did really well and understand how to achieve a good strong weld. Good luck with your projects, and remember if there is anything you need to speak to me about then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Regards, Julian"

22 Mar 24'

Frankie Isherwood reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"I booked this course for myself and a friend as a present for her 30th Birthday. We had a brilliant day with Julian and really enjoyed learning the basics of welding. The course was informative and enjoyable and we both got lots of hands on experience. Julian is a great teacher and was wonderful company for the day. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Frankie, Thank you for your review. You both picked up the skills really well , and I hope you get yourselves a little welding set and get crafting and making in the not too distant future. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need some advice on machines, etc. Really good to meet you, all the best, Julian."

9 Mar 24'

James Brook reviewed: One day blacksmithing course

"Had a really enjoyable day with Julian learning the craft of blacksmithing. Julian is a really nice person who has a wealth of knowledge and experience of the trade and was really accommodating and patient with a complete beginner like myself. There is plenty of choice of items to forge and I am really proud of the work that I have produced. A great day! Thank you! "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi James, Thank you for your review. I think the day went extremely well, especially as you have practical skills and a good eye for detail.Real pleasure to work with you in making your splendid forging, and I am sure you will get a buzz every time you use it! "

5 Mar 24'

Eren. O reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Great value for money course and a great teacher. Was willing to work with me and make the course relevant to my needs and desire to do welding work on my van. Highly knowledgeable and very experienced. Went out of the way to show me what to do and did not rush the learning - but also did not hold back on pushing me to do better either - best of both worlds. I'd genuinely recommend this course to anyone looking to learn welding. Probably would get more hands on experience doing this than a "Pro Welding" Course. Thank you for your support and I look forward to the future. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Eren for your great review. I am really happy to know the course has worked for you. It's no problem if you need to get in touch about the welding or machinery , or come back for another session sometime. It was a pleasure to meet you and give you this training. Best Regards, Julian"

2 Feb 24'

Andrew Rostron reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"The day was really informative with lots of practical examples. We requested Mig welding. A steady pace throughout the day. Julian insisted he showed us all methods and ran over time to ensure we gained experience we needed. Would definitely recommend"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Andrew for your review. Yes we certainly did cover a good deal of joints and welding positions. Happy for you to come back to me if you have any snags when you start on your projects. Nice to meet you both. Regards,Julian"

24 Jan 24'

Mal Campbell reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This course was just brilliant. Julian strikes exactly the right balance between making sure you understand what process is going on alongside learning practical skills. Clear instructions and advice , patient and encouraging . I couldn’t fault it. He’s also just a really interesting person to chat to as well as being skilled in his field but also the ability to teach others. I learned so much in just one day. Thank you, "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Mal for your review. I am pleased you found the day to be worthwhile and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am sure that your new welding skills will be very use full and creative. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any little snags or need some advice. Best Regards,Julian"

2 Dec 23'

Tom Williams reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"What a fantastic day with Julian. The pace of the course was excellent and we got through plenty of examples. Julian's knowledge of all things metal is second to none and alongside the physical practice welding, he helped with all manner of things such as setup, what equipment to buy, to prep and clean. Highly recommended. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Tom,thank you for your great review. Do feel free to get in touch if there are any little questions about your welding or machinery/kit. Best Regards,Julian"

27 Nov 23'

Chris D reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This was a really great course and Julian is a very engaging instructor. We covered a lot of ground and I feel much more confident about setting out to do "hobby" welding. Julian also provided advice of equipment, materials and small tools and various bit'n'bobs that make life easier. Strongly recommended!"

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Chris , I am pleased to hear that the course has given you that boost of confidence. I know you will be able to set out on your projects, happy and strong welding ahead!"

19 Oct 23'

Val reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Wonderful, fully hands-on course with very close supervision. Testing loads of welding parameters and geometrical situations giving me a good feel for what a good weld is. Great course which did not finish till fully satisfied. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Val, Thank you for your review. Yes, we covered a lot, and I am happy you know how to judge a good weld. Good luck with your machine and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. It was good to meet yourself and Charles, Thank you for the curry and I trust you had a good journey back home. Regards, Julian"

17 Oct 23'

Brian reviewed: One day welding course for two people

"Julian was great, very informative and a great instructor for novices (like us). He tailored the instruction to our ability and gave great tips and advice on our technique and equipment. I'd highly recommend if you are looking to book."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Brian for your review. I feel that both you and Oliver did really well and took on the welding techniques clearly. Feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help you with. Good luck in sorting a machine and happy welding. Regards, Julian"

18 Aug 23'

Alf Sprogis reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"This course exceeded my expectations by far. Julian is an excellent tutor and definitely knows his craft. Great discussions throughout the day with more than enough "hands-on". Because my engineering apprenticeship was in aircraft engineering we were never taught to weld. I have taught myself over the years to basically "stick" metal together (badly) but managed to get by. After spending the day with Julian I now have a good understanding of the "science" behind what happens when we weld. Plus the practical skills to carry out the task and how to adjust the technique for different orientations. I strongly recommend this course to anyone seeking a condensed course that will end with the ability to do basic fabrication or vehicle repair. I'm sure now all I need is to practice what I've learned to perfect my techniques. Thanks for a great day. I'm sure once I've had some practice I'll be booking another course with Julian to further upskill. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Alf for your review. Pleased you found the course so helpful and informative. It was really good to meet you and hear about your engineering and technical work. I am really happy to have such good feedback from a person with such technical wealth and knowledge. Good to meet you. Regards, Julian"

16 Aug 23'

Al Hartley reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Amazing!!! Best course I have done in a long time , Julian is a master of his trade and a fantastic teacher, excellent approach to learning and flexible too. He is very easy to converse with and has a wealth of knowledge in many areas; I was able to leave not only with the skills I required but also a deeper subject as a whole. I cannot recommend this man and his courses enough. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thank you Al for your great feedback review. You really picked up the welding skills and I am sure you won't have any problems. If you need to ask any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Good luck with your future projects and cabin build. Regards, Julian"

10 Jul 23'

Sarah reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Bought as a surprise for my husband's birthday. He thoroughly enjoyed the day, learnt lots and had all his questions answered. Would definitely recommend "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Hi Sarah,glad to hear that Paul found the course instructive and that he had a good day. He is welcome to get in touch if he needs any advice. Many thanks,Julian"

8 Jul 23'

Joe Cook reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"One day welding course - Excellent course with Julian, very knowledgeable man, we had a great day and I learned everything I wanted to know about and more. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about welding."

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Joe. We really did cover a lot, and it was a pleasure to teach you.Good luck with the Trike. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need a kick start!"

7 Jul 23'

Ash Higgins reviewed: One day welding course: an introduction

"Julian is a lovely man, such a wealth of knowledge and his sole aim is to pass on that wisdom to his students. I found the theory and demonstrations hugely helpful to understand the core concepts and once I was ready Julian was patient enough to allow me several attempts to perfect the weld. His methods for teaching are second to none, whether it be MIG OR stick, and whatever you are expecting to gain from this course, by the end of the day you will have achieved your goals. Thank you Julian for a genuinely fantastic day, you have dispelled myths, grown my confidence and furnished me with a sound understanding of what it is to weld. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to fundamentally understand and then apply knowledge of welding in a practical setting. "

Julian Wadsworth - Artist Blacksmith responded:

"Thankyou Ash, I am really happy that you found the instruction so comprehensive. Come back to me if you need any advice on welding or any machines that you fancy buying.Good luck with your projects. Many thanks,Julian"