With over 40 years experience Eminent Master Blacksmith Don Barker is a leading producer of top quality ironwork. He has been entrusted with many prestigious commissions for nationally important and iconic buildings whilst giving the same care and consideration to the smallest of jobs.

Don is a Past Prime Warden (Master) of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths in London, the first working smith to have held this post for over two hundred years and is a Silver Medal holder.

Don has now retired as a working smith but is still available for consultation or design work and also project management. He can also be called upon to act as an expert witness when required.  He has returned to his home town of Scarborough where he now lives with his wife Barbara.

Some of his final commissions include the new Weighing-In Room at York Racecourse and the new entrance gates commemorating the life of Henry Cecil. He also produced four bronze five feet high lanterns for the new monument to the Queen Mother in The Mall as well as over seventy feet of bronze handrails.

The new workshop is now situated in the rural outskirts of Darlington and Northallerton, in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, with all our work carried out at the forge being hand crafted. The business has now been trading since 2003 and the team of blacksmiths are able to cater for various demands within the private and the pubic sectors both domestic and commercial.

Adrian Wood is a university graduate with a degree in fine art sculpture from The University of London. A chance visit to a forge gave Adrian Wood his first taste of blacksmithing. He recalls; ”From the first moment I hit the hot steel I knew what I wanted to do.”

Adrian`s first job was at a renowned workshop near York where he worked on a number of prestigious projects. After which he worked for Brian Russell, widely regarded as one of the finest blacksmiths in the UK. Brian’s approach and processes to creating bespoke and uniquely designed metalwork had an enormous effect on the designs and processes created by Adrian Wood Artist Blacksmiths.

Traditional blacksmithing techniques are used to create contemporary and innovative ways to fulfil the client’s needs. The designs are beautifully hand drawn with delicate attention given to the smallest of details, resulting in fine craftsmanship, superb detailing and a substantial build quality that reflects a belief in a lasting beauty and quality.

Adrian’s area of expertise lies in his ability to understand the client’s needs and provide detailed drawings and finally to create the work to a high standard and build quality.

Our principled approach aims to save original fabric, use authentic materials and apply traditional craft techniques. We also provide new bespoke installations for listed and contemporary buildings, churches, conservation areas and public spaces.

Our consultancy service offers condition assessments and budget pricing for grant applications. We also arrange stonework and other trades for those who want a complete service. Our customers include local authorities, public bodies, heritage trusts, architects, main contractors and private clients. We operate throughout the UK depending on the size and nature of projects.

Now based in Guildford with an office in Grantham, CIS Street Furniture Limited was formed over 25 years ago.

It is company policy to stock the widest range of products in the industry with up to 40% of our range held as raw iron stock. CIS Street Furniture has considerable experience in manufacturing specials and one-off designs in many different materials.

Our clients include all of the major supermarket chains, we have dealt with almost every local authority in the UK during our years in the industry along with hundreds of major and minor building contractors. We also supply the merchant trade including: Keyline, Travis Perkins, Buildbase, Wolseley UK, Grafton Group and many other independent merchants too.

CIS Street Furniture is able to provide consultancy services for any restoration/renovation projects throughout the UK. We have been involved in many differing developments throughout the last 25 years. These include conservation, renovation and restoration of cast iron, steel and aluminium features within parks, historic buildings, and also bridges. Specific tasks include repairing or replicating seating, litter bins, signposts, bollards, railings, planters, bandstands and any type of architectural metalwork. All in a wide variety of modern or traditional materials.

Our skilled craftsmen which include metallurgists, foundry men, engineers, designers and fabricators have all the skills necessary to deliver your projects on time, within budgets, to the highest quality. Why not give us a call and see if we can help restore some of our national heritage.

The Coode Conservation Partnership (formerly Heritage Blacksmith Partnership) brings together a team of experienced and qualified metal conservators as a response to the growing recognition that the conservation and restoration of historic metalwork is a specialist area.

Drawing on our backgrounds in traditional blacksmithing, fabrication, fine metalworking and conservation we blend these skill bases to provide both conservation services and modern metalwork for a variety of contexts.

Specialists in both ferrous and non-ferrous metal conservation for the UK heritage industry, we offer sensible, sensitive and responsible conservation and restoration of important metalwork. Our extensive metalworking experience allied with a firm knowledge of conservation principles means that clients involved in heritage conservation can be assured that all our projects will be undertaken to the highest craft and conservation standards.

We work with a diverse range of clients, varying from large contractors on complex listed building conservation projects to one off projects for individual clients. Examples of completed projects can be found throughout our website.

We are often involved in projects from beginning to end, reflecting the fact that our specialist skills can be utilised at all stages of a project. Our skills and experience are regularly called on when writing tenders and specifications, we may liaise with other craftsmen (e.g. stonemasons) to co-ordinate and carry out the installation of metalwork – often one of the last stages of the conservation or redevelopment of a site. Our commitment to traditional quality of workmanship and our informed knowledge of modern conservation practice is what drives us to deliver the highest standard of conservation and restoration of heritage metalwork, as well as the design and making of new metalwork.

From our traditionally equipped blacksmith’s workshop to our clean painting and conservation warehouse, your conservation or new build metalwork project is in the hands of skilled metalworkers and conservation specialists.

Our forge is located in Miserden in the Gloucestershire countryside. It is based in a 19th century Cotswold stone barn, which was converted to a forge in 1967.

DAR Design was founded in 1990 by Andrew Rowe, designer, sculptor and artist blacksmith. Based in South Wales we work to commission, providing unique design solutions for public art, architectural metalwork, street furniture and sculpture. We serve clients nationally in the UK and internationally.

“…perfect example of design and the blacksmiths craft at the very highest level” –Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths

David Freedman creates unique sculptural metalwork from his Cheshire workshop, designing gates, sculpture, garden furniture and water features for homes and public places throughout the UK, occasionally sending work overseas.

​David's work is a combination of blacksmithing and other metal fabrication techniques, with an emphasis on design.

​David also writes books about metalwork as well as children's books www.stuntcrow.com

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Unique, individually designed and hand forged ironwork, personally created for you by Master Blacksmith and Award Winning Designer, David Tucker. I graduated from the first degree course in creative blacksmithing in 1984 and have been creating architectural, sculptural, domestic and garden ironwork ever since. I take my inspiration from the environment into which the piece will be introduced; nature, history and architectural detail link the garden or building to this new addition and give 'ownership' to it.

My work has been exhibited extensively at home and abroad, including the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Japan and at 'Jugend Gestaltet' in Germany, where I awarded the annual prize. I am a Fellow and Bronze and Silver medal holder of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths for 'work of a consistently high standard'.

Awarded the 2017 Tonypandy Cup - I am delighted that The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths have awarded my ' Kirk Ireton Hoard Sculptural Display Case' the 2017 Tonypandy Cup. Given in memory of Lord Tonypandy, Former Speaker of the House of Commons, the Cup may be awarded annually for a piece which is considered to be an outstanding example of the skill of the blacksmith and is considered to be the most prestigious award given by the Company.

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We are specialists in the conservation, restoration and reproduction of period architectural wrought iron and designers of new and contemporary styles of forged metalwork using traditional blacksmithing techniques and jointing methods. High quality fabricated / forged ironwork for domestic local properties skilfully designed and manufactured. Please take the time to view our various galleries, and study the top quality workmanship of Eminent Master Blacksmith David Cooper fwcb We are specialists in the conservation, restoration and reproduction of periodic architectural wrought iron and designers of new and contemporary styles of forged metalwork using traditional blacksmithing techniques and jointing methods. High quality fabricated / forged ironwork for domestic local properties skilfully designed and manufactured. Please take the time to view our various galleries, and study the top quality workmanship of Eminent Master Blacksmith David Cooper fwcb

Born in London in 1965 into a family of artists and engineers, I originally trained at the Hereford School of Blacksmithing before mastering my craft working with several artist blacksmiths in the UK, Poland, and Portugal. I subsequently ran my own workshop/studio in the UK for many years, creating contemporary and traditional metal work for a wide range of businesses and individual clients, before relocating to South-west France in order to expand my studio and develop my own work further.

My work combines traditional and contemporary techniques with engineering precision and an artist's eye, to create sculptural and flowing metalwork as exclusive 'one-off' pieces forming anything from a small sculpture to a spiral staircase or large gate. I enjoy working with a wide range of metallic materials including iron in its wrought form, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and titanium, as well as with other materials such as glass, stone and wood depending on the design.

I love to design, to play with an idea, shape or form, and then look at its functionality and turn it upside down. Why should a gate have a four-sided frame? The form should be an integral part of the working of the piece.

My interests lie in our engineering heritage, the Industrial Revolution, the relationship between our our rural past and our technological future, and in the amazing beauty found in nature. Traditional techniques such as mortice and tenon joints, punched-through bars and rivets may seem like analogue processes in a digital world, but I believe it is important to see the method of joining the parts to create the whole. Just as with a visible stitch in clothing, I also like to see form and function go hand in hand with line and proportion.

Firebird Forge is a full working forge which offers traditional and contemporarily designed commissions in various metals; as well as the usual restoration and repair work. The forge is also run, by appointment, as a teaching school in traditional blacksmithing techniques. Although the forge is open to the general public to allow them to come and learn how to blacksmith on a day to day basis, further training is also given to younger smiths in the form of work placements from college. Individuals from as far as Russia and Australia have come to learn to forge at the school and the owner, David Mortimer (Mort the Blacksmith), has carried out commissions across the Uk since the year 2000.

Exterior Ironwork – Traditional Blacksmithing

Gates and Railings

Exterior Ironwork can be made to fit almost anywhere, according to the customers designs or to my own drawings. My interests are in producing high quality decorative railings that are traditionally forged, rather than fabricated plain security rails. In my experience such hand forged railings inevitably lead to an appreciation of the property and will increase the property’s value considerably. All quotes are free as long as they are within a reasonable distance of Wadhurst (20 miles) otherwise a reasonable charge for costs in time and fuel will be applied.

Garden Sculpture And Furniture

Please contact me to discuss designs for any bespoke items for your garden such as arches, benches or garden sculptures. I will happily draw up digital images and free quotes for your consideration.

Ironwork Restoration – Traditional Blacksmithing

A significant amount of my commission work is the restoration of traditional ironwork, either for prestige estate gates, commercial properties or from period households. The techniques involved in creating traditional ironwork are the same techniques used in its restoration all all guidelines for restoration, as laid down by the NHIG, are diligently followed.

All restoration work is photographed in situ prior to any work being undertaken, as is the work processes then done to the pieces, along with the finished work.

A full report will then be produced for the property owner and for the local listing authorities if required. Wrought iron is generally used in the repairs rather than mild steel. Most repaired work is then hot zinc sprayed and professionally painted so it will last indefinitely but this depends upon advise from the local authorities if the property is protected. At all times the local listing officers are kept informed and made aware of all the aspects of the restoration process.

We are a family run business with 15 years of blacksmithing & metalwork experience, working from a 200 year old forge to produce hand-made bespoke ironwork projects. We also engage in restoration and conservation work within the heritage sector.

Fred Suffield, Ba(Hons) Artist Blacksmithing, graduated from Hereford College of Arts in 2012 specialising in contemporary sculpture. Following this Fred traveled England working alongside some of the UK's top master blacksmiths. Traditionally known as a Journeyman during this period, Fred was part of the National Heritage Ironwork Group's bursary scheme, sponsored by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. With the journeymanship completed in 2013, Fred attained the Heritage Skills Blacksmithing Award, during which time he spent time conserving the prestigious Tijou Screens, c. 1700 ironwork at Hampton Court Palace and the conservation of the 1918 Mark V Tank on display at Imperial War Museum London.

His final piece of work during the Journeymanship, a traditionally designed Jardiniere, which was hand forged from wrought iron was highly commended by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths at the Great Yorkshire Show 2014 & on display at Hampton Court Palace.

Running a small workshop in the village of Cotesbach, 'Fred Suffield Ironwork' produced bespoke products and commissions for private clients, during which time he trained a number of apprentices and ran over 200 blacksmith experience days. After 4 years in Leicestershire, Fred moved to Lincolnshire and established Anwick Forge Ltd in 2017.

Whilst operating as Anwick Forge Ltd we have worked on a number of large projects in both the heritage and contemporary design sectors. From the Irish Embassy in Westminster and N.H.S. hospitals across London, up through the Midlands, East Anglia and into Yorkshire. We produce ironwork for renowned interior designers which is sold around the globe. We value local work and aim to keep the friendly village smithy tradition alive & the ancient hearth burning.

Currently the Membership Secretary for the British Artist Blacksmith Association and a member of the Heritage Craft Association.

We are a collective of Artist Blacksmiths in North Norfolk who are passionate about creating bespoke metalwork for our clients whoever they may be.

Holkham Forge has been operating for three years in the 19th century forge on the Holkham Estate. It was created with the merger of two separate forges and three separate blacksmiths with 30+ years of experience between them.

We are proud tennants of the Holkham Estate in North Norfolk. In 2009 we moved into the original mid-ninteenth century Estate forge with help from the Norfolk Coast Partnership Sustainable Development Fund to install new infrastructure and equipment.

We are menbers of the British Artist Blacksmith Association (BABA) and you can see larger photos of our work on our BABA profile page.

We strive for high quality, customer care. We have tailored our approach to business to be entirely customer-led and you will have the opportunity to work with the Master Blacksmith, Ken Fanner, from conception of the idea to the final design work. We produce both traditional and contemporary ironwork in the production method.

Our standard produces the highest quality ironwork at the most competitive price, ensuring our clients are fully embraced in the experience of Ironwork of Distinction Limited which is the main driver to the improvement of our business.

Our services now span across the UK and include design, manufacture and installation of traditional and contemporary ironwork to both private clients and commercial sectors.​

Facilities offered: Showroom, Offer work experience, Public Demonstrations, Works with schools

Experienced Blacksmiths In Battersea - Are you looking for a new bespoke iron creation for your home or business? Our blacksmiths have been producing quality ironwork for domestic and commercial clients in and around London for over 90 years.

Work of Iron is based in Edinburgh, providing a progressive approach to blacksmithing and fine art practice. Passionate about communicating visual ideas through highly skilled craftsmanship. The managing director Jack Waygood creates accessible artwork for a variety of audiences and clientele. Focused on producing exhibition pieces and commissions involving all manner of forged ironwork requirements. Projects for architectural purposes, gardens and domestic settings, from repair and restoration jobs to fine art sculpture. There are endless applications when it comes to creativity and the hot forging process combined.

JACK WAYGOOD - ARTIST - BIOGRAPHY

Enrolling on the BA Artist Blacksmithing course at Hereford College of Arts. Jack discovered a range of interests spanning from architecture, engineering, nature, traveller culture and music, which still inspire and shape his work today.

After graduating from HCA, he moved to Brecon, set up his own blacksmithing business and worked freelance as a special effect’s technician for film and television. He collaborated on popular productions such as ‘Poldark’ and ‘Casualty’ and became fascinated with pyrotechnics. At the same time his passion for high quality craftsmanship was fuelled by the advanced traditional smithing course ‘design and forge work skills’, which he completed part time.

In search for further progression, Jack then travelled as a journeyman blacksmith. He closed his own shop and worked in forges all over the UK learning a wide range of different approaches to his trade. In 2018 he was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust fellowship and the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust to travel in Europe.

In Sweden Jack reconnected with his love for art at Steneby HDK (University of Gothenburg). This was a turning point in his work, he experimented with figurative sculpture and began developing his bizarre illustrative style, exploring the world of puppetry and performance. When rediscovering earlier influences from a variety of European artists and art forms, such as Jean Tinguely, the Commedia Dell’ Arte and closer to home, L.S. Lowry. He also found new inspirations such as Sharmanka and studied the art of street protest which would play a huge role in his visual style and language.

‘The reason I got into working metal was to make art in the first place’.

In 2019 The British Artist Blacksmith Association and The Jinny Quinell Memorial Trust awarded Jack a bursary to continue his travels. He visited Japan, learning about blade smithing and bunraku then returned to Europe for an extended stint in industrial forging, tool making, architectural and artistic forge work. During his time in Germany he made contact with a blacksmith in New Zealand and found himself in Auckland working on the Lord of the Rings TV series the following summer.

Jack is now based in Scotland, pursuing an MA in fine arts at Edinburgh College of Art. You can check out his progress by visiting his Instagram or Facebook pages.

Jaz Asbury Metal Design is a company specialising in designing and making bespoke staircases, sculpture, furniture, lighting, general and architectural fittings such as bridges, gates and railings. Customers include interior designers, architects and private clients prepared to look for the very best in contemporary metalwork. Twenty years of traditional blacksmithing skills, modern welding and fabrication techniques and highly original design combine to create “wow factor” work of the very highest standards. Every piece of work is unique.

Jaz has been working as a bespoke designer/maker since 1995. His work has been made for exclusive hotels, restaurants, bars and private clients within the U.K., Europe and The Emirates. Working to deadlines is common and every job has been on time.

I am a blacksmith and metal artist from Kent specializing in bespoke ironwork and sculpture. My website shows examples of custom ironwork such as gates and railings as well as handmade figurative artwork for clients all over Kent, East Sussex and London.

​Please call or email me about any commissions you would like to discuss or products on my website you would like to buy. As an artist blacksmith that produces bespoke ironwork and sculpture I am always willing to work with clients on designs and am happy to make site visits to discuss your commission in situ. Alternatively if you would prefer to visit my forge on the Godinton House estate in central Kent please contact me to arrange a visit by appointment.

We are experienced blacksmiths combining fabrication and craft skills working to provide bespoke solutions for customers across domestic, commercial, industrial, heritage, ecclesiastical and public art fields.

We are happy to provide advice on planned projects, and explain the process we would follow from survey, design and quotation.

If you are able to send photographs and rough measurements of your proposed work this will assist us in our initial evaluation of the project. In many cases we will carry out a site survey before providing a quotation for you.

Many items can be made and sent by courier or pallet. Where specialist fitting is required we will carry out installation.