Blacksmithing workshop feedback
Last Saturday Martin led a workshop of four people through some basic forging techniques. We had this really lovely feedback from Tom O’Driscoll who attended, which we wanted to share.
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Invitation to our CPD Open Workshop in May
If you are an architect, heritage professional, surveyor, landscape designer, garden designer or planning consultant you may be interested to hear that we are hosting a CPD Open Workshops event on Tuesday 5th May 2015.
Ironart’s Sun Flower in BABA magazine
The latest issue of BABA (British Artist Blacksmith Association) magazine has just landed on our doormat and happily for us, Lucy Quinnell the magazine’s editor has included our piece about the making of the Sun Flower sculpture.
Coalbrookdale bench restoration
We have been commissioned to restore a number of lovely Coalbrookdale cast iron benches over the last few months. These items are becoming extremely sought after and are fetching high sums at auction so are well worth restoring.
Claverton Pumping Station range restoration
The restoration team here at Ironart have just reinstated a lovely cast iron range inside the Claverton Pumping Station for the Canal & River Trust.
The Anemone Gate in Larkhall
This morning we celebrated the unveiling of the lovely Anemone gate with a round of coffee and croissants! This quirky and unique gate was commissioned by a creative local couple who wanted a striking piece for their period property located just around the corner from our workshops here in Larkhall, Bath.
National Heritage Ironwork Group (NHIG)
On Monday Andy and Alice went along to the AGM of the National Heritage Ironwork Group which was held in London.
Restoration of the gates at Burwalls House, Clifton
We are delighted to have been commissioned to restore the lovely main gates and other ironwork from historic Burwalls House in Bristol.
Remember, remember the 5th of November
Ironart braziers and bonfire night – what better excuse to enjoy the great British outdoors before winter really sets in! These braziers and fire pits are available in two designs: go for the more upright Fluted brazier for those ‘standing-up’ chatting garden parties, or if you want a more laid back low-level fire to sit down and put the world to rights over some toasted marshmallows the Malvern Brazier is definitely the one to go for.
Cecilie’s visit to Sheffield Forgemasters
Nadfas Grant recipient Cecilie Robinson has just returned from a five day visit to Sheffield Forgemasters International, which is a massive industrial metalworking business and the biggest foundry in the UK.