Aardvark Blacksmithing

Stuart reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"Rudy is a great teacher and is great at facilitating the projects you want to do. I wanted to make a narrow bladed trowel for my allotment and he made up the schematic based on some pictures I had. He got me to work straightaway and kept me supplied with biscuits and tea. "

Alison Bayliss reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"Great experience! Really appreciated the patience, geniality and good humour of our lovely tutor Rudi. He gave us confidence to carry out the skills we learnt and sensitively intervened when we were struggling to achieve the next step. As a result we came away with items we were proud of and will give us memories of a wonderful day. Thank you Rudi. We loved having gentle Rico there too! "

Chris reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"What a fantastic special birthday present! Thank you Alison and Milli for organising and sharing the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. (Sat 6th July) Rudi wasn't phased by our late arrival, and was happy to guide us carefully and patiently, giving us confidence in using lots of practical blacksmithing skills. As complete beginners we were amazed at what we achieved; spiral key rings, a leaf handled poker and 2 candle holders (with a lot of help when needed and fuelled by Rudi's fresh coffee!) Thank you Rudi, for giving us a day to remember (and Rico too!)"

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Hi Chris thank you for your positive reveiew Was a pleasure teaching you all And I think everything you all made came out well Many thanks Rudi "

Jenny reviewed: Day classes in traditional blacksmithing ... make an item to take away

"I had a wonderful day working at Rudi’s forge learning a new skill with some fantastic teaching. I chose to make a knife but we also managed a keychain, coat hook. I’m very proud of the results! Rudi gave great explanations and then the perfect balance of letting me get on with it independently whilst still checking in on how I was getting on. I wholeheartedly recommend!"

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you Jenny for your review It was a pleasure and I’ve rememberd the scientific bits regarding working tempratures That I usually forget so ta for asking … bright orange is around 1000degreas .! I Think you worked well on things and made some really nice peices Thanks Rudi "