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A W Artist Blacksmiths

Contact name: Adrian Wood
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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.

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Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East
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Next date: 27th Sep 2025
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18 Jul 25'

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

"Great fun in a friendly atmosphere. Food was exceptional."

13 Jul 25'

Charlotte Lesley Colpitts reviewed: Blacksmithing day courses: making garden flowers

"What a way to spend the hottest day ever invented. Really enjoyed the friendly instructors and loved hammering away to end up with beautiful self made garden flowers. Lovely home cooked and baked food aswell. "

13 Jul 25'

Sarah Kelsall-Patel reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"With temperatures reaching 32 outside imagine what it was like with 5 furnaces going all day. We hammered and sweated all day under the expert help of Ady and Andy. We were fed and watered thanks to Debbie. Went home with 2 flowers, of which very proud, and a few blisters but what a fantastic day. Thank you for keeping Heritage Crafts alive. Roll on the swift challenge. "

12 Jul 25'

Tessa Haynes reviewed: Blacksmithing Introduction courses in Yorkshire and the North East

"We had a wonderful day with Ade, Andy and Debbie. The tuition, food and banter were excellent and we’re pretty chuffed with our flowers. Thank you for the extra flower for Judith who sadly couldn’t attend the course."