Richard Eaton

Subject(s):

Science, History, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Human environments (Geography), Materials (Science), Energy and forces (Science)

Counties catered for:

Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford

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Richard is a professional blacksmith who has taught and demonstrated blacksmith skills for over 15 years in schools, colleges, museums and community projects, including teaching students with learning difficulties.

Richard is passionate about the craft of the blacksmith, working and creating forged items with the most basic of tools. Pumping the bellows to force air into the fire and striking/hitting glowing pieces of iron to form beautiful items and using techniques that haven’t changed since the Iron Age.

Testimonials

• "Richard was a fantastic facilitator. The children really enjoyed this unique session. They all got to get hands on and act as balacksmiths. It was thoroughly enjoyable." - Scoil Mhuire Fatima (Timahoe NS), Laois

• "Richard was very well able to interact with all the children from the younger Infant classes to the older children in 6th class. Our special class children with Autism particularly enjoyed the visit." - Galbally NS, Limerick