IAStudios reviews

Kevin reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Highly recommend this course. Really enjoyed it. Dan is a great instructor and gave us a great experience. Within 15 mins of the start we were making a fire in the forge, bashing metal, learning the art of blacksmithing and having fun! Terrific. Very pleased with the fire poker that I made and came away with a huge appreciation of the skill involved in blacksmithing. A perfect 4 hour introduction to the craft. "

IAStudios responded:

"Thank you Kevin, Honestly It was a pleasure to have you along for the course and I hope to see you again. "

Kati reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"What an experience! I hadn't done anything like this before, so wasn't quite sure what to expect, but Dan, with a great mix of patience, humour, helpfulness and explanations, was able to turn this into one of the easily most enjoyable new experiences I've had so far. Not only did he strive to get the best out of all of us and create a real sense of achievement, but he ensured that we all left with one pretty and functional item, and one decorative one for the fun of it. It's been educational, useful and entertaining, and I cannot wait to book onto the next course."

IAStudios responded:

"Hi Kati, It was a pleasure to have you and I really pleased you enjoyed yourself. Thank you so much for attending and you kind review. it was a great course. "

Robert Lonsdale reviewed: 2 Day Axe Making Course

"What an extraordinary couple of days. Probably the most rewarding course I've ever done. You are guided through the entire process of making an axe - from start to finish. First watching your tutor, and then following their demonstration with your own piece of metal. This is so ordinary course, it's hard but really exhilarating work and I left feeling as though I completely understood the process. Elliott was a superb teacher and reckon. I now have a fantastic axe that I made myself - I've already put it to work and it's way better than my old B&Q axe - and best of all - I made it! "

IAStudios responded:

"Thanks You Rob, It was great to have you, Elliott and myself are so stocked that you enjoyed the course and got so much out of it. ps we have your hoodie and need an address to send it please. "

Jan F reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Blacksmithing is fascinating and great fun to do. Dan is a brilliant teacher. He's really knowledgeable and patient, and explains each step well. With his help, I came away with things that I never thought that I could make myself......I'm now hooked and have booked on more blacksmithing days with Dan."

IAStudios responded:

"Hi Jan, It's a pleasure to have meet you and I really enjoyed our course together. It's a great boon to work with students that get the bug. I look forward to seeing you again soon. "

Tracey Hart reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"I wasn’t sure this was for me, my husband brought it as a birthday gift. I think more for himself than for me. I have to say, I absolutely loved it. We are both booking on to the knife course."

Mike Woodward reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Had a great day, Dan knows his stuff and was really patient with us. Thinking of signing up for the 2 day event now I have the bug. Would definitely recommend 👍"

David McCann reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"I was bought my place on the blacksmithing course as a birthday present. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, not knowing what to expect. Dan was a great teacher, explaining each step well and guiding us through our own efforts. It was great to come away with something I’ve made with my own hands and an appreciation of the skill involved in blacksmithing."

Anna Golding reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Had a great morning with Dan - before the course Dan talked us through health and safety which was brilliant bearing in mind we were going to be working with extremely hot coker. During the course a guy called Eliot joined us I think he was there to assist Dan with showing us what to do, they took their time in showing you how to do things and helped if you got stuck. I was extremely busy with what I had accomplished and would definitely like to go back again. I was a bit apprehensive when my husband bought me the course but I was pleased I did it because I had a great time with the guys. Dan also makes a mean cup of tea."

Wendy Pitman reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"Last Saturday I attended the 1/2 day Blacksmith Course, which was bought for me by my husband. What an amazing experience. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Dan is an amazing instructor with incredible patience and with his help I was able to make something to take home. Also a shout out to the Welsh cakes and coffee, much appreciated. Would recommend this course. "

Penny reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"We had a great morning on this course, from coffee and Welsh cakes through to producing our letter openers. Dan was a great instructor, letting us learn from our mistakes but making sure that we had something to go home with. A really fun morning. Would definitely recommend 👌. "

IAStudios responded:

"It was so great to meet you and Neil and I'm so happy that you both enjoyed yourself. It was a great morning and everyone did so well. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again. "

Nicky Derrick reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"What a fantastic morning!! Elliot gave clear instructions and guidance throughout the morning. I found the whole process fascinating and learnt so much about black smithing. I got to choose what to make and I'm now the proud owner of a beautiful cheese knife. I whole heartedly recommend this course if you are creative and would like to try something new. "

IAStudios responded:

"Thank you Nicky. I'm so happy you enjoyed the course and would recommend the class to others. Hopefully we might see you in the future on one of our other course. "

Ben O’Leary reviewed: Blacksmith Experience Day (4hrs)

"My day at the forge with Elliot was a fun way to get introduced to blacksmithing. Elliot gave clear instructions and demonstrations and was there to guide me throughout. I’m really pleased with the knife that I made and recommend you give this class a go."