About James

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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Finally after months of delays I’m getting started on the Balliol College gat...
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An empty rural garden and solo working meant this morning I was able to finally...
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Like so many others it’s solo working and social distancing for me and my fami...
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Undercarriage details and the bit you’re gonna feel 🤚🏼 .....finally putt...
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Just back from an inspiring 2 days of lectures and demos with @herefordanvils......
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Two ends of the same piece.....finally a dry day to get this one fitted ☀️ ...
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Digging out some samples and demo pieces for my trip out west to @herefordanvils...
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Branch details will be blind riveted to our custom forged handrail section emph...