Ian Thackray Blacksmith

I attended a beginners Knife making course with Ian. The day couldn’t have been better. I had one to one tuition and Ian is brilliant in explaining and demonstrating the various stages. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile exper...

This was a belated birthday present for my son's 15th. We spent the day here, with Ian being one of the friendliest, calmest, and kindest teachers we could hope for. He explains everything well and made the whole experience a joy, as wel...

An excellent day with Ian (and Zeb the lab!) forging a knife. Ian is not just a master craftsman, but an excellent instructor - patient, friendly, and a brilliant coach. I had a fun, informative, and relaxed day. Many thanks! Location is...

The best blacksmith in the village!

Went there for a axe smithing course, and I got to say that it was loads of fun, and really educational, learning from Ian Thackrey, he is a really humble and patience instructor, and I can tell that he is passionate about his craft!