Blacksmithing Class for Beginners

Recent reviews of Blacksmithing Class for Beginners

• 5/5 from Heather Mitchell, attended Oct 2026: The instructor was generally very detailed in his explanations and very patient. The safety instructions were clear and a leather apron, glove and safety glasses were provided. I was introduced to several different techniques. Starting with a straight pices of square metal rod, I first beat one end into a taper then flattened and curled the other end. Next I twisted the middle and finally bent the whole thing into an S shape. I really enjoyed myself. I am a woman in my 70's and though I had to use a smaller hammer, I did not find it too physically demanding.
• 5/5 from Ian Littlehales, attended Sep 2026: Ron was an excellent teacher and the small class of 4 people was the perfect way to get a basic introduction to this skill. One that at age 77 I'm unlikely to master but it was fun to have a go at it. And Ron, don't forget to Google WTC7, it may pique your interest.
• 5/5 from Michelle Lloyd, attended Sep 2026: What a great experience! I would 100%recommend doing this. Great atmosphere and I lot of laughs.
• 5/5 from Bron Clark, attended Sep 2026: Fantastic workshop! Fun, unusual and a great life skill. Highly recommend for a really interesting class
• 5/5 from Angelina Palma, attended Sep 2026: Teacher was fantastic, lovely guy and knew how to explain everything and make it easier! Would absolutely go back and recommend to others who want to try!
• 5/5 from Jared Otto, attended Sep 2026: I received a voucher for the class as a birthday present. The class was really well run and Ron provided excellent guidance in a relaxed atmosphere. It was so much fun and was a great challenge to learn some of the beginner techniques - I’ll definitely be back for more!
• 5/5 from Daniel Farrugia, attended Sep 2026: Ron (instructor) was absolutely brilliant. Really nice bloke and more than willing to assist. My wife and I had an amazing time. It was fun and informative. I will be booking another class with Ron to make something else
• 5/5 from Bruce McRae, attended Sep 2026: Rod (tge teacher) was great, with clear instructions on what/how to perform the tasks.
• 5/5 from Adam Mandicos, attended Sep 2026: Wonderful experience with Ron our instructor in showing us how to make a piece of art. Very experienced blacksmith sharing his Knowledge. Will definitely visit again to make other things of interest
• 5/5 from Samuel O'Faolain, attended Aug 2026: Amazing, easy to understand, and great hands-on help. Couldn't have had a better experience.
• 5/5 from Jonathan Sanders, attended Aug 2026: Ron was an amazing teacher and guide, clearly loving imparting knowledge to us beginners and with a great playlist
• 5/5 from Christina Cregan, attended Aug 2026: Class time is perfect - enough to learn basic skills and walk away with a small finished product that can be used in the home. No wastage! Ron was fabulous and easy to understand - his information delivered with humour, know-how and obvious passion for his chosen path. A really wonderful way to spend a couple of hours.
• 5/5 from Bill, attended Aug 2026: This was a great 90 minutesI would recommend to any one. Took you from scratch so no previous knowledge is necessary. Ron is a great teacher.
• 5/5 from Monique Riedel, attended Aug 2026: Ron is an excellent teacher and broke down each task into easily understood tasks. We all felt very accomplished by the end of the class.
• 5/5 from Dion Kapnias, attended Aug 2026: Ron was an excellent teacher and made it a really enjoyable experience. Learnt a lot and had heaps of fun in 90 mins, highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Shirley Sofoulis, attended May 2026: Ron was great! Friendly, knowledgeable and great to have a joke with. Really enjoyed using the forge and creating an awesome piece. Thanks Ron
• 5/5 from Wallis Giles, attended May 2026: Wonderful experience, excellent teacher.
• 5/5 from Michael Kilpatrick, attended May 2026: Excellent had a great time look forward to doing it again. Teacher was great and very patient.
• 5/5 from Caelan Mitchell, attended May 2026: The blacksmithing class with Ron was absolutely fantastic. Me and my partner were guided through how to blacksmith a decorative S hook from a straight bar of steel. It was so satisfying to see the steps, perform them, and use a bit of elbow-grease to smash the hammer down and mould it into form. I would definitely do another blacksmithing class with Ron! He was exceptionally grounded, calm, and humorous — everything you want in a blacksmithing guide.
• 5/5 from Casey Waltham, attended May 2026: Great fun!!
• 5/5 from Barbara Oakman, attended May 2026: My husband and I came along to see what blacksmithing is all about! Was super interesting and Ron was a great teacher, where there was no such thing as a mistake.
• 5/5 from Phillip Rygl, attended May 2026: Fantastic class- Ron was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Excellent introduction to blacksmithing - will do another class
• 5/5 from Erin Kiley, attended Apr 2026: Really interesting class - learnt a few different techniques and made a S hook. Ron was an excellent teacher and the vibe was fun and upbeat. Plus we got to play with molten steel! What's not to like about that?
• 5/5 from Jan Lewis, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was wonderful. I bought the experience for my husband He really enjoyed his time making a small project that encompassed five different skills. Workshop is well set up and an interesting little cave of wonders in itself. I highly recommend this introduction course.
• 5/5 from Brent Adamec, attended Mar 2026: Was a fantastic time. Will definitely be back for more classes. Ron is an excellent teacher.
• 5/5 from Craig Sinclair, attended Mar 2026: Great fun, would definitely do it again
• 5/5 from Gayle Arden, attended Mar 2026: What an excellent gift - it was a great time. We learnt the basics about blacksmithing, and it was interesting. It was in a friendly, comfortable environment. To take away the useful item that we made from just a bar of steel was a great bonus. There were experienced, knowledgable instructors, and it was in a safe environment.
• 5/5 from Jeff Baldwin, attended Mar 2026: What a great afternoon!. Ron clearly has an immense knoweldge of the craft and made the session fun. I'll be back.
• 5/5 from Anna Coticchio, attended Mar 2026: Teacher very knowledgeable and easy to follow. Great class
• 5/5 from Charlotte Hartwell, attended Mar 2026: Loved the class! Really fun experience and Ron was a fantastic instructor.
• 5/5 from Jessica Cole, attended Mar 2026: This was such a fun class! The teachers we're great and the atmosphere was so relaxed We will be back again!
• 5/5 from Sarah Stephens, attended Mar 2026: This class was a lot of fun! The group was nice and small! Ron was very helpful and was patient. Highly recommend having a go at this class
• 5/5 from David Gray, attended Mar 2026: I enjoyed the course and the teacher was very helpful and so easy to get a long with so i would say if people are interested in starting a new hobby this is something that you could try
• 4/5 from Archie Balmain, attended Mar 2026: He was a really nice guy and really enjoyed experience. I would tell other people to go.
• 5/5 from George Athanasakis, attended Feb 2026: Heaps of fun! Ron and Colin are super friendly and knowledgeable. It was great to learn some of the craft and I'm very keen to get back and try out another one of the workshops
• 5/5 from Mathew Callanan, attended Feb 2026: Terrific instructors, everything was expertly taught and it was great to have fast hands on learning.
• 5/5 from Andy Graham, attended Feb 2026: Fantastic time at the Forge. What a brilliant way to spend a few hours. I am going back again to create more things. Rob is a brilliant teacher, generous with his patience and knowledge.
• 5/5 from Tom Wheeler, attended Feb 2026: Always wanted to try something like this. Very cool experience and not dissappointed. Small class group with enough attenetion to answer all the questions in detail.
• 5/5 from Will Handley, attended Feb 2026: Teachers were great, easy to talk to, informative. Rocky the forge dog really sealed it off.
• 5/5 from James Reynolds, attended Feb 2026: Really informative well paced lesson, will be back for more learning of akills
• 5/5 from Jessica Bugeja, attended Feb 2026: We really enjoyed the class and are already talking about doing it again. Everything was explained & demonstrated so clearly. Thank you Ron.
• 5/5 from Mick Stoneham, attended Feb 2026: Ron is an excellent instructor and we enjoyed our session immensely Thank you Ron
• 5/5 from Vicky Atkinson, attended Jan 2026: Had a great time creating an iron hook. Ron was able to impart his knowledge with a great teaching style. You felt safe and working with the hot coals. My great great Grandfather was a blacksmith in the 1800s so I felt a connection to him during the class.
• 5/5 from Jaimie Schliebs, attended Jan 2026: Loved this class, was really interesting to learn about the process and come away with something we can use!
• 4/5 from Dee Callanan, attended Jan 2026: Great experience
• 5/5 from Matt Balogh, attended Dec 2025: The instructors were welcoming, encouraging and knew their stuff. In the class I was taught how to forge an S hook using various techniques and tools and by the end had a cool souvenir to bring home with me. I really enjoyed the challenge of learning a new skill and I can't sing enough praise for this experience in general
• 5/5 from Cynthia Tran, attended Dec 2025: Ron was super fun to do the class with! We loved how knowledgeable and easygoing he was. Learnt a lot that day and came back with something to remember! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something unique and interesting to do!
• 5/5 from Lincoln, attended Dec 2025: Ron and Colin were absolute professionals. They had my son listening with great instructions and it was so much fun. We can't wait to do another lesson. Thank you guys! Regards Michael
• 5/5 from Penelope Cummins, attended Dec 2025: Brilliant class highly recommend.. we learnt skills, had fun, great music and came home with a beautiful hook that we made. Class structured in a very safe way. Great teachers and the studio is very cool.
• 5/5 from Oisin Hennessy, attended Nov 2025: Excellent morning spent learning an old trade my grandfather used to do. Well worth it and would highly recommend