“Huge thank you to you all for a fabulous day! It was great fun, complete distraction from normal life, I now own a beautiful and completely unique piece of metalwork and your kindness and support were exemplary. 

Your encouragement fostered my own self belief and helped me get the most from the day.  Thank you.  It is a day that will stay with me for a long time and I will definitely recommend this to others.”

— Sally (Nov ‘24)

“Your welcoming friendly approach and teaching style made for a very enjoyable and informative introduction into Blacksmithing. The course structure and tempo was ideal. The constant positive approach and encouragement of our efforts was appreciated. I highly recommend anyone to take one of your courses”.

— Terry (Feb ‘24)

“I thoroughly enjoyed my day of blacksmithing, I learnt so much, for myself I can’t see any way you could possibly improve the course. Both yourself and Ian were amazing and so knowledgeable. I have been showing my toasting fork to everyone at work today and they all think it is amazing.”

— Gary (May ‘23)

“I just wanted to say a massive thank-you for the course yesterday, Henry had the most fantastic day and absolutely loved it! He thought it was such a great experience and was also very proud of his efforts when bringing home the toasting fork!”

— Nick (Oct ‘22)

“Mum and I have just got home and have been showing off our handiwork already. Thank you both for an amazing day! It was such good fun. Thank you for your patience and your encouragement”

— Natalie (May ‘22)

“Totally absorbing and great fun. Thank you Ian for your amazing patience and encouragement for someone with no former metal work skills. Would recommend, very well organised, thank you”

— Pauline (July ‘24)

“We had a fabulous day. We could not have asked for more to be honest. I've recommended your course to everyone I've come across this week! The combination of knowledge, passion for the craft and humour is perfect. To come away with items you can actually use, be proud of and keep forever is amazing”

— Gilly (July ‘23)

“Great communication before the Blacksmithing course, and a very friendly time. What's even better... I have a very happy husband who had a great day... a super Christmas present for him. Thanks Parmenter Forge team”

— Felicity (April ‘23)

“It was a great day and you’re an awesome, patient teacher. Would love to take this further and do more courses with you. Keep me posted about any future events and opportunities as I’d love to learn more“

— John (March ‘23)

“I enjoyed the day I spent in your forge so much. I am finding it very difficult waiting for Christmas present time until I can come and hammer hot metal again”

— Julie (Sept ‘22)

“Thanks for a great day at the forge. Your skills of smithing and then imparting those skills to others were truly awesome”

- Bill (July ‘24)

“Thanks Ian for today, Max loved it so much so first task before we sat down was booking him back in for a return visit in August!”

— Stephanie (Jun ‘23)

“Recently took a beginner blacksmithing course with Ian. One of the best courses I have ever been on. Ian is very knowledgeable, great at teaching and you really learn skills on the course. Very highly recommend and can't wait to go back”

— Tom (April ‘23)

“Great day at Parmenter Forge. Thanks to Ian and Dan. Had a brilliant day. Great tuition, mega friendly, made learning fun”

— Doug (Feb ‘23)

“It was a great day and you’re an awesome, patient teacher. Would love to take this further and do more courses with you. Keep me posted about any future events and opportunities as I’d love to learn more“

— John (March ‘23)

“Had a fantastic day! Great course, great company. Would really like to learn more. I’ll keep an eye on what other courses you run”

— Lawrence (March ‘22)