CB Arts director and founder Chris Brammall is highly regarded as one of the leading metalworkers in the UK. Chris trained as a Blacksmith at Hereford College of Art and Design where he discovered a natural affinity for the art of blacksmithing. In 1994 he established a blacksmiths forge in the Lake District – his unique style coupled with a particular attention to detail saw his work develop from small scale private commissions to large scale public realm pieces and in 2002 he relocated to a purpose built workshop and studio on the edge of the Lake District National Park. As an artist Chris is passionate about delivering work of superior quality which is demonstrated in his portfolio of works that includes bridges, bespoke architectural structures, bespoke sculptures, public realm furniture as well as gates, railings and balustrades for private clients.
Back in 1997 is where Art Fabrications began. Company Director/Founder Andrew Langley studied Fine Art at college and University and found his passion for working with metal. After working on Sculptures in London he decided to take the leap and start his own business back home in the Midlands.
His hardwork, attention to detail, and determination to be the best in the business has seen the business grow over the years.
As an artist Andy and the Art Fabs team are passionate about delivering work of superior quality, which is demonstrated in their portfolio of works across the world.
Atkinson-art : Handmade Wrought Ironwork, Luxury Metal Art and Jewellery – Forged Steel, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Titanium – other metals worked include Iron, Aluminium, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steels, Carbon Steels – designed and handmade by Charles Atkinson from his traditional workshop set within the ancient lands of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England, UK.
A graduate from the BA(hons) Artistic Blacksmithing program at Hereford College of Arts, and proud Hereford Anvils Alumni, I have been Blacksmithing since the age of 14. Having worked all around the midlands on projects of all sizes, I now base myself at my workshop on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, as well as at the Blists Hill Victorian Living Museum, part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. Having taken over the running of the workshop shortly after graduating in 2018, I find myself working on many projects, from restoration work, to brand new private commissions, nothing is too big or too small.
A big part of my time in the workshop, in addition to completing commissions, is teaching, demonstrating, and talking to members of the public. I cherish the opportunity to talk to others about a craft that I know and love, and always welcome the opportunity for people to have a go at Blacksmithing on a pre-arranged taster day, or for people to ask as many questions as they can whilst spending their time within the four walls of the workshop.
There is never a dull moment within my workshop and the doors are always open. There is always space to welcome new clients, regardless of the size of the commission or the budget that is set aside. I look forward to working with you soon, and welcoming you into the workshop.
Jack
Matthew and Karine Maynard are designers, blacksmiths and artists who use metal and architectural space as their media. As a husband and wife team, they specialize in hand-forged custom stair rails, furniture and applied design.
All forms of architectural,domestic work and toolmaking in both traditional and contemporary designs including sympathetic restoration and recreation of period ironwork. If you can imagine it I’ll make it for you!
Designer and maker of forged or fabricated steel gates,railings and bespoke work.
West Country Blacksmiths
West Country Blacksmiths offer a complete premium metalwork service from their National Trust Forge on the edge of Exmoor in Somerset, working both locally across Somerset and Devon, whilst also working throughout the Country.
West Country Blacksmiths harness the skills of a team of uniquely talented craftsman, who’s skills are second to none working at incredible levels by harnessing vision, skills and experience of top blacksmiths, alongside some of the most talented engineers, metalworkers, coded welding experts and designers to allow the team to offer a unique service including a bespoke design service, undertaken by our team of highly experience and skilled tradesman, working alongside specialist skilled designers to offer both a 2D and 3D design service.
Unlike many others, the skills our team process allows us to work with all forms of metal on both new and restoration of metalwork projects including wrought iron, mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel, bronze, brass, aluminium and corten.
We work with private individuals, other metalwork companies, contractors, designers, architects, local authorities and other organisations both locally and nationally, and we are always pleased to welcome new enquiries, and offer our artistic and engineering skills and experience to prospective projects.
To find out more please visit http://www.westcountryblacksmiths.co.uk
Wrought Iron Sussex is based near Chichester, West Sussex.
Priding ourselves on a personal Design-Build-& Restoration Service.
*****With more than 25 years of experience in the metalwork industry, Matthew and his team specialize in restoring and maintaining period and historic metalwork, design and build projects, and general blacksmiths jobs large or small.**
We work for a wide range of clients, from architects and interior designers to private individuals.The nature of our work is equally diverse ranging from large scale restoration projects to gates and railings, smaller bespoke interior pieces, antique restoration and general metal works.
We find particular inspiration in the traditional construction and fixing methods that feature so strongly in the blacksmiths craft. Combining contemporary design and modern metal work practices with more traditional methods, allowing us to create a broad range of products.
A Brief History :-
In 1990 I moved to W.Sussex and started an apprenticeship at the Victorian Brass Bedstead Company, where my passion for metalwork developed further after studying craft design and technology in London.
Over the next 12 years I trained and worked in welding and fabrication, engineering, tool making, casting, blacksmithing, design and antique restoration.
I then went on to widen my knowledge extensively renovating, restoring and maintaining period and historic buildings and churches, specializing in the use of heritage materials.
Twenty five years after moving to Sussex I am still “playing” with metal and now mainly concentrate on metal restoration, design and build projects of all kinds, large or small.
I particularly enjoy working with my clients to achieve the best design for their needs, location and budget and to produce one off designs of interest and quality.
Some of my clients have included :-
The Bishops palace, Chichester. The Dean and Chapter of Chichester Cathedral, Dame Judy Dench, Brian Adams, Paulo Gucci as well as many local churches, architects, builders, antique dealers, interior designers, local artists and private clients.
My style of metalwork has one foot in the past with a strong passion for the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements combined with the symmetry, simplicity and practicality of modern design.
I work in all metals and use traditional techniques and heritage products wherever possible along with modern processes where necessary and combining the two where applicable.
Here are some examples from my portfolio:-
Ian first started blacksmithing having decided that office work wasn’t necessarily for him.
Starting work with a local blacksmiths firm in April 2008, by the end of the first day Ian was hooked. He promptly signed up to the blacksmith course at Warwickshire College where he spent 2 years training with Michelle Parker to obtain his National Certificate in Blacksmithing.
In March 2011, Ian was awarded a journeymanship by the Princes Foundation for Building Community. This gave him the opportunity to work with a number of well renowned blacksmiths throughout the country, providing Ian with invaluable experience.
Upon completing his studies in 2012, Ian returned to the Dorset-Wiltshire borders where he has joined Tony and Paul Sparkes at their forge in the village of Berwick St John where he has completed a wide variety of commissions ranging from simple fire sets to complex sets of gates, railings and balconies.
The forge also offers a wide range of fabricational facilities for structural metalwork.
Ian’s personal interest lies in ancient metalwork and he has an ongoing commission from the Ancient Technology Centre to create replications of tools used in the Roman, Saxon, Viking and Medieval periods.
In 2013, Ian was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths for works done to date.
Originated from Hamburg Germany, Sanny is a professional Toolmaker and Welder on a journeyman trip to enhance his blacksmithing skills.
Since a Year now Sanny works alongside Dan Harding Sr. and Jr. in the Pencarn Forge , to create unique pieces of functional art.
With his skills, he designs and makes hand-forged, bespoke, ornamental and decorative metalwork.
He blends modern engineering and blacksmithing and is enthusiastic about challenges and new projects.
Adrian is a fully trained professional smith with a base of experience in traditional blacksmithing and restoration. The range of work undertaken during his career has been broad, from designing and making bespoke items to fabrication. He is Currently based in the city of Leicester, taking commissions and offering experience days.
Food and Beverage guy gone rogue.
Bladesmithing, tool refurbishment, sharpening and other forge works.
Based in Stanmer Park, Brighton.
beggsforgeworks@gmail.com
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