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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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East coast adventures…..after a week of super hu East coast adventures…..after a week of super humidity in central Massachusetts we’re holed up in glorious isolation off the coast of Maine. Having arrived by a local lobster boat  it’s fires, smores, feasting and paddling for us…… then a full urban retox in  NYC 🍎 #notacornishholiday #ilovecornwall
I had the pleasure of a day filming with the supe I had the pleasure of a day filming  with the super talented @thomatkinson a few months ago and I’ve just received the fruits of his labours…… poetic, dark and rather magical it captures beautifully some of the wonders of what I do. Thanks so much Thom, If anyone needs a film or some photography do give him a shout.  #craft #shortfilm #process #making #maker #forge #forging #film #blacksmithdesigner #tools #workshop #metal #ironwork #elements
Patrick keeping it fresh and clean on the press th Patrick keeping it fresh and clean on the press this afternoon…… real time footage hot punching the holes for the back stiles on our current estate gate project…nice work @mulberrytree_forge 👌🏼. #forged #craft #hydraulicpress  #powerhammer #iron #metalwork #blacksmithdesigner #process #gates #gate #ironwork #bespoke
Big day for this one….. our recent run of automa Big day for this one….. our recent run of automated entrance gates comes to an end for now. Amazing how somehow drilling two holes and pumping some resin can take all day?? The old adage of check twice cut once is always my mantra on these…..thanks  Patrick @mulberrytree_forge for the help and muscle 💪🏻 #gate #gates #entrancegates #oakleaves #driveway #ironwork #irongate #automatedgates #bespoke #blacksmithdesigner #craft #wroughtiron #metalwork
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Next up…….a pair of estate gates for a pretty Next up…….a pair of estate gates for a pretty special garden being built by @yorelanddesign . I’m pulling on the full plethora of old school/ new school tech to draw up this one 🤓 #drawing #gate #estategate #gardens #gardengate #gardengates #farmgate #ironwork #rivets #designprocess #craft #metaldesign
Fluid little number just off the bench….. this w Fluid little number just off the bench….. this was commissioned by the new owner of a coastal property where we made a gate a few years ago. Swipe left and you can see this, that gate was inspired by anchors and rope, and the new kid continues in that theme. Reminds me that often making curves flow and look effortless is often anything but 🙄……nice to leave the orbit of  planet scroll too 🚀 #gates #rottingdean #forged #iron #metaldesign #contemporarymetal #blacksmithdesigner #gate #gardengate #rope #fluid #bespoke #madeinsussex #craft.
Final piece of the puzzle on this job….. new ent Final piece of the puzzle on this job….. new entrance gates for one of my longest running clients, as he’s moved and become more successful so have we 😉. The brief was “traditional and national trusty” if that’s even a thing?? Although a search for the hashtag suggests maybe it is 🤣. #gates #entrancegate #ironwork #metalwork #gate #iron #drivewaygate #blacksmithdesigner #nationaltrusty #bespoke
New addition to our firebowls, 5mm marine grade s New addition to our firebowls, 5mm  marine grade stainless grill and Plancha…… fresh from the laser cutters these are going to undergo some thorough product testing this weekend 🔥🍴🍷#cooking #bbq #grill #plancha #outdoorcooking #firebowl #firepit #gardens #gardendesign #blacksmithdesigner #firecooking #metaldesign
Playing catch up with some long standing fire guar Playing catch up with some long standing fire guard orders 🔥. This one’s an art nouveau design that picks up detailing from some existing antique light fittings in the clients sitting room. A little odd to be making these on the hottest day of the year but fear not a swim in the sea is around the corner for this grubby blacksmith 🏊‍♀️…… #fireplace #fireguard #bespoke #artnouveau #ironwork #hearth #interiors #iron #decorativeiron #fireplacedecor #blacksmithdesigner
Final check and workshop assembly before galvanisi Final check and workshop assembly before galvanising next week….. #gates #ironwork #iron #blacksmithdesigner #metaldesign #metalwork #acorns #oakleaf #oak
Tools…….. Tools……..
Old fave….. a set of my iron and slate Wrap fire Old fave….. a set of my iron and slate Wrap fire tools,  ready for a new life down under 🇦🇺 🔥 …….. #firetools #companionset #fireplace #fireplacedecor #hearth #interior #blacksmithdesigner
First glimpse….. still the other half to assembl First glimpse….. still the other half to assemble as well as some welding and collars to fit but this is the bare bones 🦴….. perfect timing on these just as the forklift is in for repair 🙄  #entrancegates #gates #drivewaygates #gate #oakleaf #acorn #forged #metalwork #blacksmith #architecturalmetalwork #ironwork #entrance #landscapedesign #bespoke #blacksmithdesigner
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
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