Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing

Contact name: Richard Bent

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almost 10 years
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Maker's bio

STOP PRESS: CHAMPION BLACKSMITH 2024. I was honoured to receive the Champion Blacksmith Award by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths at their Awards Luncheon in London on 24.10.2024. I am Richard Bent FWCB, a Silver medal holder from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths. I offer Experience Days in the Basic Skills of Blacksmithing from my well equipped workshop/forge in Halwell, Nr. Totnes, Devon. I offer tuition to the absolute beginner and those who may wish to build on previous experience. The student will leave the course having produced several different projects and an overwhelming sense of achievement. My first interest in blacksmithing was watching Blacksmiths working at County Agricultural Shows. I was Hooked! I had to learn more! How? Where? No You Tube! Only books from which to learn. No Craft Courses in those days! I read and practised all I could, then started in business as a self taught blacksmith. I watched other blacksmiths and ‘stole’ with my eyes! So here I am, with over 45 years experience, running my own courses; I offer all students over the age of 17 years the opportunity to be me for a day! You will create some beautiful pieces to “Wow” your family and friends.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Totnes

Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

6 hours

Next date: 12th Sep 2025

3 places left

(28)

£125.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

14 Jul 25'

Bob Crooks reviewed: Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

"What a superb experience, much more difficult than I thought but really enjoyed watching Richard’s skill at the anvil !!! I hope that I will get the opportunity to return for another session and make something a little more useful 🤞"

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"That’s really great to hear Bob, it was good to meet you and see how you capably produced some pieces to be proud of. I’ll be adding more dates soon, so keep your eye on our site here. It’s always good to welcome people back. Thank you for your kind review. Richard "

12 Jul 25'

simon costin reviewed: Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

"I had a great day at the forge. Brilliant instruction and great attention to detail in the skills a techniques being shown. I got a peek at the next competition piece being created... amazing and very inspirational. Now building my own forge .. thank you"

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you Simon for your kind review. It was really great to meet you and see how well you grasped the techniques to produce some very pleasing items to take home. So pleased you’re now building your own forge! Richard "

5 Jul 25'

Jenny reviewed: Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

"Had a good day. Quite fast paced and possibly better suited to those more familiar with tools in general but I had fun. Richard provided plenty of coffee and snacks!"

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you for your kind review and I was pleased to have met you. Glad you enjoyed your day and had fun. Always plenty of refreshments available to add to the day. Richard "

25 May 25'

Ben & Rowan reviewed: Blacksmithing experience - spend a day in the forge

"This course was great. Richard is knowledgeable and passionate about his craft, the level of instruction was good in demonstrating what we were making but we were also left to work independently, with Richard supervising and there to help as required. The workspace was fully equipped with everything we needed. We made a coiled wall hook and a decorative mouse which we were able to keep. We would definitely recommend this experience and would happily book with Richard again."

Red Anvil School of Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you for your review Ben and Rowan, it was really great to meet you, and I am so pleased to pass on my skills and passion for my art. You were willing and attentive and created pieces of which you should be mightily pleased. I look forward to meeting you again should you wish to attend in the future. Kind regards Richard "