Training Offered
One-on-one
Blacksmithing/Forge work lessons from an experienced Blacksmith and Sculptor
from my forge in Co. Sligo. Tailored to meet your needs and skill level.
€150 a day tuition fee includes all materials.
To book, please contact Michael Budd - tel: 087-6688400 or email: info@michaelbudd.ie.
Awards
Finalist in the 2010 RDS National Craft Awards.
Short listed for the 2010 Golden Fleece Awards.
Winner of the merit prize for excellence in Ironwork, 2007 RDS National Craft Awards.
Media
Here is a list of Publications I have been featured :
Artist Blacksmith magazine, issue: 119 Winter 2006/07
Sligo Champion, Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Sligo Weekender, Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
Sligo Champion, Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
Riverstown Vintage Festival Book, 2007Sligo Champion, Wednesday 1st of August 2007
Sligo Weekender, Go Magazine, Tuesday 14th of August
Irish Homes Magazine, August 2007
The Irish Times, Saterday 3rd of May 2008
Roscommon Herald, Wednesday 3rd of September 2008
RTE Radio 1, The Arts Show, Thursday, 9th of September 2008
Irish Independent, Tuesday March 31 2009
RTE The Late Late Show, Friday 29th of May 2009
News
Blacksmithing demo at Tubbercurry’s old fair day Co. Sligo on the 15th of August 2011.
Blacksmithing workshops and demo at the Electric Picnic, Stradbally Hall, Co Laois, Fri-Sun 2nd, 3rd & 4th September 2011.