Wrought iron floral garden arch
In 2012 we designed and created a decorative floral arch for the Eden Project in Cornwall. We were approached this year by three sisters who wanted to give their mum a unique present for a special birthday.
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Canopy restoration, Lansdown Bath
This pretty Georgian canopy was reclaimed and restored on behalf of a client who lives on Lansdown in Bath. Martin Smith carried out this restoration in the Ironart workshops in Larkhall.
Two week placement at Ironart for Stacey Hibberd
Welcome to Stacey Hibberd who is spending two weeks with us here in the workshops at Ironart. Stacey’s ambition is to become a metal conservator, specialising in ironwork restoration.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations Jason Balchin AWCB
We are really chuffed to report that Ironart’s Jason Balchin has been awarded a Dipoloma of Merit by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths.
Ironart in Antique Collecting magazine
Garden antiques expert James Rylands writes in detail about Coalbrookdale garden furniture in the July/August issue of Antique Collecting magazine – an interesting article that’s well worth a read if you can lay your hands on a copy.
Medieval-style chandeliers
We have just received images from a client near Glastonbury who commissioned this lovely circular barn-style chandelier in a rusted finish.
Team day trip to Wolverhampton!
On Thursday the entire team downed tools and headed off on a sunny day trip to Wolverhampton! Andy wanted to introduce the Ironart team to some of our suppliers, to give everyone an insight into different aspects of the architectural metalwork “supply chain” and how it all works.