Aardvark Blacksmithing

Contact name: R Holmes

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(34)

almost 4 years
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Maker's bio

Hi ive been working as an artist blacksmith for the last 22 years originaly studying blacksmithing at Holm Lacey Centre for Rural Crafts in Hereford.Over these years ive undertaken numerous commisions both for public and private customers ranging from large archways and gates to parks to small bespoke items and sculptures. ive run workshops and demos at craft fairs and at my own forge ,teaching all age groups and abilitys and have always had positive feedback from the participants

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Craggvale

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

7 hours

Next date: 18th Jan 2026

(34)

£135.00

Recent reviews

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14 Jan 26'

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

"A great course, my partner had fantastic fun. Communication was clear, teacher was friendly and helpful, couldn't have asked for more! "

14 Jan 26'

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

"I had a lovely day at the Forge with Rudi. I hadn't done anything like this since I was at school (50 years ago). Made a couple of small items to get a feel for the work and then Rudi helped me make the blade for a Japanese style garden hoe. Very pleased with how it turned out. A beautiful location but in winter you need to have plenty of layers. I'm local to the area, so found the forge reasonably easily - for people travelling further I think a map would be very useful. Really recommend this course - I'm intending to get a place for my son. "

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you John for the review I enjoyed the day was great to meet you and was good for me to help with the Japanese rice hoe having never made one before so was an intresting day for me Hope the hoe works well in amongst the onions when the weather picks up All the best Rudi "

7 Jan 26'

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

"Fantastic course and tutor, loved every minute even though my arm felt like it didn't belong to me afterwards."

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Hi Phillips glad you enjoyed the day Your wall hooks turned out really well There was “a lot “of hammering Hope your arm has recoverd And many thanks for booking with me all the best to you Rudi"

19 Nov 25'

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

"My friend and I had a great day with Rudi and I highly recommend this course. I was keen to make the blade for a wood splitting froe and Rudi was able to accommodate my wish and helped me make it. He guided us through the process teaching us as went. We had a lot of fun in his atmospheric workshop. Highly recommended."

Aardvark Blacksmithing responded:

"Thank you David. . Really pleased you both enjoyed the day was intresting meeting you both and working on the items you both made Hope the froe functions well all the best Rudi "