A W Artist Blacksmiths

Contact name: Adrian Wood

392
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almost 13 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 day courses: making garden flowers

1 day

Next date: 29th Nov 2025

2 places left

(14)

£135.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

1 day

Next date: 8th Nov 2025

7 places left

(616)

£125.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing: make a candle holder

7 hours

Next date: 11th Oct 2025

2 places left

(2)

£130.00

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Hornby, Northallerton

Blacksmithing: make a rams head poker

1 day

Next date: 29th Nov 2025

2 places left

(4)

£130.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Jun 25'

Nev reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day and very much enjoyed the experience. Ade and Andy are very attentive with clear demonstrations and practical help if needed. Debbie also provided great food and cakes to keep everyone going. Everyone was at beginner level but everybody managed to create their own pieces without being rushed. Would definitely recommend."

7 Jun 25'

Tony Graham reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"Great day. Expert staff, so helpful to a complete beginner without being patronising, really nice atmosphere all day and really felt I learned a lot. Food was great, too - thanks, Debbie. Highly recommended and I'll definitely go to another course."

19 May 25'

Paul Ford reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"This was an absolute fabulous lads n dads day out learning a new skill. Debbie was very welcoming and greeted us with tea and cake, Ade and Andy were very professional and gave us just the right amount of heath and safety brief! A good demo and then we were straight into heat and hammers. My 20 year old son enjoyed it immensely as we worked together at the forge and helped each other to produce a pair a dragons. We were taught a good range of traditional forging skills which gave our work pieces great detail, functionality and even personality in the dragons heads. Andy was able to correct our inevitable mistakes so that we all had had a useful gift to take home. Food and cakes were all homemade using local produce which was very well received to replenish energy levels. All in all, a suburb days activity which I would highly recommend."

18 May 25'

Marion Maw reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"We both really enjoyed the Blacksmithing day. The tuition was very good with support on hand when needed. Adrian and Andy were both most helpful. The food courtesy of Debbie was excellent. We would definitely recommend them and we would consider attending another session"