I gave my wife a weekend course with Ray for her birthday. We did it together even though it has been her passion more than mine. That said, we both had a wonderful time. We learnt heaps, enjoyed every minute,and have both found a new, common interest. Best of all we feel we have made a great new friend.
Thank you Alan, I enjoyed working with you and Denise. Please follow the link below to find us on Facebook. Hope to see you both in the advanced course 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/Raveforge
Dear Sir
I recently had the good fortune to undertake an introduction to blacksmithing course with one of your members, Ray Gard, at his Raven Forge at Thalloo. I had been wanting to try my hand at blacksmithing for many years and made an internet search of blacksmiths who proaid.ed training courses. What attracted me to Mr Gard’s course was the fact that he offered one-on-one training and, when I contacted him, he told me to “bring a sense of humour”. I could not have made a better choice.
Mr Gard’s skill and experience at his craft, combined with his excellent teaching manner, made my experience both interesting and productive. In past lives I have had a ht of experience in adult education; and I could not fault Mr Gard’s approach to his course. Whilst relaxed, he paid close attention to safety and multi-tasking and I really benefited from his approach. One of the things which really impressed me was his dedication and faith to his ancient craft of blacksmithing – there were no shortcuts; all holes were punched and not drilled; and all worth was done with a traditional coke forge at the anvil.
I found Mr Gard to be a friendly, knowledgeable and affable man and I commend him to you and your members as a person who displays, in my opinion and experience, the highest standards of integrity in your craft. I should have no hesitation, whatsoever, in recommending his course. Best wishes to you and your members for helping this ancient and most worthwhile craft alive.
Yours sincerely
Dick Adams Springwood, NSW
Hi Ray, just wanted to pass on a big thanks for a great weekend.
Your expertise and hospitality were first rate. An absolute pleasure to meet someone so dedicated to their craft.
Kind regards,
Dean and Dylan
Hi Ray,
Thank you for a truly fantastic weekend in your forge.
You are a great teacher and I learnt so much.
I will be back as I really enjoyed working with you.
I would recommend to anyone how is thinking about blacksmithing to speed time in your forge and they too will be hooked.
See you again soon.
Cheers mate.
Stuart barber
I gave my wife a weekend course with Ray for her birthday. We did it together even though it has been her passion more than mine. That said, we both had a wonderful time. We learnt heaps, enjoyed every minute,and have both found a new, common interest. Best of all we feel we have made a great new friend.
Thank you Alan, I enjoyed working with you and Denise. Please follow the link below to find us on Facebook. Hope to see you both in the advanced course 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/Raveforge
Dear Sir
I recently had the good fortune to undertake an introduction to blacksmithing course with one of your members, Ray Gard, at his Raven Forge at Thalloo. I had been wanting to try my hand at blacksmithing for many years and made an internet search of blacksmiths who proaid.ed training courses. What attracted me to Mr Gard’s course was the fact that he offered one-on-one training and, when I contacted him, he told me to “bring a sense of humour”. I could not have made a better choice.
Mr Gard’s skill and experience at his craft, combined with his excellent teaching manner, made my experience both interesting and productive. In past lives I have had a ht of experience in adult education; and I could not fault Mr Gard’s approach to his course. Whilst relaxed, he paid close attention to safety and multi-tasking and I really benefited from his approach. One of the things which really impressed me was his dedication and faith to his ancient craft of blacksmithing – there were no shortcuts; all holes were punched and not drilled; and all worth was done with a traditional coke forge at the anvil.
I found Mr Gard to be a friendly, knowledgeable and affable man and I commend him to you and your members as a person who displays, in my opinion and experience, the highest standards of integrity in your craft. I should have no hesitation, whatsoever, in recommending his course. Best wishes to you and your members for helping this ancient and most worthwhile craft alive.
Yours sincerely
Dick Adams Springwood, NSW
Thank you Dick for taking the time to pass on your thoughts. I’m glad that you enjoyed the experience.
Ray
Hi Ray, just wanted to pass on a big thanks for a great weekend.
Your expertise and hospitality were first rate. An absolute pleasure to meet someone so dedicated to their craft.
Kind regards,
Dean and Dylan
Thanks Guys, I had a lot of fun as well
Ray
Hi Ray,
Thank you for a truly fantastic weekend in your forge.
You are a great teacher and I learnt so much.
I will be back as I really enjoyed working with you.
I would recommend to anyone how is thinking about blacksmithing to speed time in your forge and they too will be hooked.
See you again soon.
Cheers mate.
Stuart barber