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James’s approach is informed by his background which combines an arts degree with a hands on apprenticeship training. These two very different educational paths have given James much creative insight and informed his practice as a maker.

Originally studying a BA hons in craft design at Brighton Art College, James went on to train in Blacksmithing at Hereford. Quickly realising that the best way to learn the craft was as a journeyman, James travelled to Switzerland where he was lucky enough to work with world renowned master blacksmith Christoph Friedrich at his water powered forge. Returning to the UK, James worked for several highly regarded smiths in the Surrey hills, but was left eager to develop his own work, finally establishing his first workshop in West Sussex in 2002.

Since then James has continued to develop his own practice working on projects both in the UK and abroad.

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Rolling into the weekend with this little Voysey i Rolling into the weekend with this little Voysey inspired basket with integral fire back….all that’s needed now is a bit of graphite paste and a polish and it’ll be off to local clients in #lewes….👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 #voysey #artsandcrafts #firebasket #fireplace #forged #ironwork #iron #interiors #interiordetails #metalwork #artsandcraftsstyle #bespoke
Oh collars how I love making you …..Simple yet c Oh collars how I love making you …..Simple yet complex, the  distinct use of heat and the subsequent contraction, that gentle creaky sound as you tighten…… is it wrong, should my lovely wife be concerned?🤫…….marital worries aside, these days  I always forge these on the hammer, starting off initially in the fly press, especially when they’re big and chunky like these guys. Having several mandrels to ensure a precise finished size also helps…. If it’s sloppy it’s not gonna give that vice like grip when it cools. As everyone who’s ever made these knows it’s all about the corners!!!! 📐📐📐 It’s also sensible to ensure all work is galvanised to avoid capillary action……… #nerdtalk #process #craft #blacksmithdesigner #marriageproblems? #builttolast #forged #forge
The big day for this one ☝️………fab to see The big day for this one ☝️………fab to see these entrance gates finally in place just below the South Downs , and always great to work alongside my good friends @gardentastic…. Automated pieces are always a bit more long winded in terms of the installation process but the fitting the actual gates is always super quick……as they either fit or they don’t 🫣!!!!! 
 #gate #gates #driveway #hardlandscaping #gardengates #gardengate #entrancegate #architecturalmetal #iron #ironwork #craft #forged #blacksmithdesigner #contemporarymetalwork #metaldesign #metalgate #rivet
Next up……refining tooling, and making new swag Next up……refining tooling, and making new swages before we go full swing.  #entrancegates #gates #gate #drivewaygate #entrance #forged #iron #drawing #handrawn #blacksmithdesigner #craft
Enjoy @jemetaldesign , it’s gonna be a game chan Enjoy @jemetaldesign , it’s gonna be a game changer …….. #massey #powerhammer #bigchunky #forging #blacksmithing #contemporarymetalwork #blacksmithdesigner
The never ending scroll fest continues…… I fin The never ending scroll fest continues…… I finally put together the pile of bits that @mulberrytree_forge has been forging on and off for the last month or so…. Great work Patrick 👍🏻👍🏻, it’s a proper job 👌🏼. Those that have seen my recent stories will know that whilst it’s always enjoyable to make and I’m grateful for quality commissions  I’m quite looking forward to leaving the ironwork time machine behind and getting back to some modern work…. #backtothefuture #signage #scrollio  #craft #ironwork #iron #forged #blacksmithdesigner
4 months on from shot blasting, the elements have 4 months on from shot blasting, the elements have worked their magic ⚡️⚡️⚡️……. #firebowl #gardens #fire #firepit #gardendesign #blacksmithdesigner #gardeninspiration #outdoorfireplace #madeinsussex
First day on the mean streets of Brighton for this First day on the mean streets of Brighton for this dapper fellow……I’m hoping the refined environs of Clifton will be gentle to him, go well little man 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 #gates #gate #gardengate #ironwork #forged #architecturalmetal #metalwork #bespoke #blacksmithdesigner #iron
Sometimes it’s the quick ones that are the most Sometimes it’s the quick ones that are the most satisfying……. trivet for a clients woodland 🔥#trivet #wildcooking #lecreuset #forged #blacksmithdesigner #firecooking #shadows
Random Friday-ness… busy day in paradise then ch Random Friday-ness… busy day in paradise then cheese🏝  #process #steamybasket #forging
Different strokes for different folks…… latest Different strokes for different folks…… latest load of bits back from the galvanisers. #metalwork #blacksmithdesigner #craft #gates #gate #forged
A spot of tooling development today….. I love th A spot of tooling development today….. I love those on the spot moments where you realise there’s a better way and down tools to refine a process.  Kiss block/swage combo for the top rail on a glazed balustrade. Tidy job @izaac.reed #process #craft #chamfer #iron #forged #forging #maker #tools #tooling #powerhammer #blacksmithdesigner #shadow #edges
Bish bash bosh 💥💥💥, with a bit of sizzle Bish bash bosh 💥💥💥, with a bit of sizzle sizzle……… this afternoons fire welding for the front and back stiles for the next project. Swipe for results 👉🏻
Yet more gates, more traditional in feel this time ……. 
 #forged #craft #metalwork #craftsmanship #powerhammer #fireweld #forgeweld #process #britishcraft #britishcraftsmanship #gates #gate #bespoke #handmade #blacksmithdesigner
Voila! collars tight, tenons riveted, latch clunke Voila! collars tight, tenons riveted, latch clunked…….. #gate #gardengate #gates #forged #bespoke #blacksmith #maker #iron #metaldesign #metalwork #forge #blacksmithdesigner
3 days in to another one of these…… Garden gat 3 days in to another one of these…… Garden gate for a townhouse in Brighton. I like the subtle echo of the plant/tulip reference in this design, and  repetition of form always works for me👌🏼 #blacksmithdesigner #craft #forged #gates #gardengate #iron #drawing #handrawn #sketch #design #maker
The last set are gates are in so it’s finally a The last set are gates are in so it’s  finally a wrap on our project in the Ashdown forest. This commission has been a big one for me, years of emails and many months of making. Thanks @hannah_oakden @flintgardenstudio for the client introduction,  it’s great to see my work in such spectacular setting…. #gardens #gardendesign #landsaped #garden #iron #gates #metaldesign #bespoke #entrance #forged #ironwork #wroughtironwork  gardengate #railing #stonework #blacksmithdesigner #landscapedesign
First glimpses and a level check with the lasers ⚡️⚡️⚡️great to see this couple together! …….. It’s the end of an era today, sadly it’s Andrew’s last day, after 5 years of tireless hard work, long days and a willingness to always go the extra mile he’s off to do his own thing full time @orchardblacksmith. Don’t be fooled by his grizzly looks, despite looking like a hairy Viking this guy has been amazing,  he’s a reminder that we are all only as good as those who help us behind the scenes. Thank you Andrew 🍺. As for me, I’ve got a new assistant starting in a few weeks so it’s back to square one…. #forgelife #musings #gates #iron #forged #blacksmith #entrancegates
Putting together the next project, ready for the g Putting together the next project, ready for the galvanisers…. These are a set of automated entrance gates with posts to match the Plate garden gate that we made last year. The first half is completed and now ready for  the rivets……..I’ve found CAD an  invaluable tool for designs like this, the ability to laser cut panels and holes and easily cross reference dimensions is a game changer 👌🏼#moregates #gate #forged #curve #entrancegate #drivewaygates #bespoke #metaldesign #iron #ironwork #landscapedesign #entrances #gates #irongate #blacksmithdesigner #craft #wroughtiron
The big dogs 🐩………#gates #entrance #drivew The big dogs 🐩………#gates #entrance #drivewaygates #automatedgates #entrancegate #gate #gateway #forged #blacksmithdesigner
Day 4 on site in yet more glorious winter sun 😎 Day 4 on site in yet more glorious winter sun 😎……I was dreading a big January install but the weather has been amazing . Despite some pretty challenging angled core drilling into this beautiful stonework we got the balustrades in. Just one final set of pedestrian gates to go……thanks as ever to @orchardblacksmith for his help, sadly this’ll be his last job with me before going solo ☹️……..#balustrades #ironwork #bespoke #railings #iron #blacksmithdesigner #metalwork #forged #craft
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