I was driving through Castlebaldwin this morning and decided to call in and pay a visit to Michael Budd who has his forge there.
It was so interesting watching him work, he was chatting away to me as he worked but was still able to produce something amazing.
Michael turned a plain piece of metal into a horses head in about ten minutes.
Anyone is welcome to call in to Michael’s forge and visit him at work. You can find him on the N4 Sligo-Dublin Road opposite Supermac’s in Castlebaldwin.
You can also find Michael at the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day on August the 14th. Sligo should celebrate and support the wonderful artists we have in the county.
Thanks so much to Michael for letting me take photos. You can see more of Michael’s work on his website.
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I really enjoyed this post. Such artistry!
It was so wonderful to see an artist at work Jean.
nice post, nice pics. thanks for pointing this out (could pay him a visit on my way to sligo…..whenever you and i will finally have that long awaited coffee)
You should Aafke, he’s a really nice man
What do you know I used to work for a blacksmith as a kid, Brings back memories
I’d say it was interesting