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.

Crafting metal masterpieces - As a leading company of experienced metalworkers and designers, Topp & Co. creates bespoke architectural metalwork for challenging projects and prestigious properties in the UK and worldwide.

Our skilled teams apply the latest technology alongside our traditional metalworking skills to offer exceptional levels of service to clients who expect nothing less than the best. As well as delivering inspired creativity and precision execution for new projects, our craftsmen restore and repair fine heritage metalwork for some of the most architecturally sensitive buildings in the world.

We thrive on creative and technical challenges, whether we are restoring traditional ironwork or creating bespoke new furnishings for modern properties. We back up our metalworking skills with a complete service offer, encompassing everything from planning and design to installation and logistics management.

An international reputation - Topp & Co. supplies architectural metalwork worldwide. We have the operational and logistics management expertise to take care of your entire project, including specification, shipping, delivery and installation. Where required we can send our own installers overseas to coordinate with local specialists on your behalf.

Vlad Navratil is the founder and driving force behind our creative portfolio. A qualified Art & Heritage Blacksmith and Engineer with 20 years metalwork, carpentry and construction experience. Accredited with a Certificate of Merit from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths, Vlad has travelled globally working extensively with the Artisan Blacksmith community to learn and develop historically authentic work crafting techniques.

Services offered to commercial and residential customers are:

- Architectural design and repair
- Gates and Fences
- Staircases
- Antique/Structural Restoration
- Cast Iron
- Fabricating
- Gazebos
- Sculptures
- Housewares – Doors and Furniture etc
- Welding
- Souvenirs

Examples of Vlad’s work can be found at:

- Lincoln’s Inn Fields
- Greenwich Park, London
- Tobacco Dock
- St Clements Church/School

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.

When you are looking for individual, bespoke furniture for your home or business why not come and see what Kevin Boys Blacksmiths can offer you.

We are located in London on the River Thames opposite Canary Wharf and the City of London. Our business opening hours are 9am-5pm (unless by appointment) and we can also arrange for home visits if required.

Kevin Boys Blacksmiths is a family run business which has been operating for over 30 years. We are proud to have a showroom available for you to browse order and purchase some of our work.

We are conveniently located only 5 minutes from Riverbus pier and 15 minutes from London Underground and bus routes. Onsite we have a restaurant and 300ft of magnificent river views.

Call us today for more information. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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.

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.

Agnes Jones is a sculptor based in Glasgow who draws in steel to make linear pieces full of character. Translating pen drawings into steel, her work changes this very solid material into something that looks like it has been sketched in the air. From large public art sculptures to garden and homeware commissions, her work can be seen across the UK.

"I have worked as an art blacksmith for ten years now, and have always been led by drawing. Working with line drawing allows me to create pieces that are full of character, movement and narrative, and allows a structural material to seem like I have quickly sketched it in mid-air. I have been exploring how to use line more sparingly and simply, leaving the viewer to fill in form on their own. The location and area around each piece is important as the work is forced to interact with the shapes, movement and feel of a site."

Art Societies and Prizes

- Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
- Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
- Shortlisted for Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Prize

The Iron Age Metalworks Ltd is a well established and dynamic architectural metalwork company based in South West London. We have over 10 years of experience in design & manufacture of bespoke architectural metalwork. Since our inception we have worked with a series of cutting edge architectural practices, leading interior designers and property developers in London. Our product range is a testimony to exceptional design and craftsmanship, with each project we bring in new and fresh innovative ideas with the highest grade materials available.

Our services are frequently recommended by design architects who recognise our commitment to exceptional quality and reliability. Since our company inception we have worked on some of the finest residential properties and award winning commercial interior projects in London. None of this would be possible without the diverse skills of our dedicated and highly professional team.

Our Philosophy - To offer an affordable and reliable service for our clients in London and home counties, as well as to continue to supply the products and services of exceptional quality by keeping a fastidious eye on the smallest detail in all our products. Bring new and fresh innovative ideas to the design and fabrication process to meet the highest quality standards expected by our clientele.

Trained in using traditional and contemporay blacksmithing methods and located on the Scarborough coast of beautiful North Yorkshire, ralphalleniron brings you the best in bespoke ironwork.

Hand-made in a traditional forge, your imagination becomes reality as a full range of pieces, both decorative and practical, can be created to suit your environment or home.

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.

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.

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

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.

We are a specialist architectural metalwork business based in North London. The company was established in 1960 by Lewis Sugarman and in 1987 David Sugarman took over the running of the business which he continues to run today. Over the years we have gained a vast amount of experience and expertise in the manufacture and installation of metalwork and we are proud to have won many awards.

I am a blacksmith operating out of Longdown Smithy in Herniss near Penryn, Cornwall. I specialise in bespoke, traditional and contemporary metalwork, including gates and railings, interior/exterior furnishings, fireplace accessories, rose arches, hanging baskets, bird feeders, weather vanes, lighting, indoor/outdoor furniture, gifts, sculptures and forged tools. I also take on restoration and reproduction work.

SAW Forge is a traditional blacksmith operating out of ‘The Old Smithy’ in Mawnan Smith, Cornwall. We specialise in bespoke, traditional and contemporary metalwork, including interior furnishings, fireplaces, lighting, indoor/outdoor furniture, sculptures, forged tools, repairs and restorations.

We work with private clients and public bodies, taking on small and large scale commissions, using traditional hot and cold forging techniques dating back hundreds of years to create beautiful pieces of decorative and functional metalwork that will last generations. All our pieces are designed and hand crafted on site by our fully qualified blacksmith, Steven Wilson.

We are a company of blacksmiths and architectural metalworkers producing hand crafted ironwork using traditional blacksmith's tools and techniques, combined where appropriate with more modern styles and equipment.


Based in Gloucestershire, we have many years experience in the metalworking industry.

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.