Journal

A look into the life of our Sussex forge. This journal captures the progress of our current commissions, from initial design sketches and material musings to the first clunk of a gate latch after it’s fitted. Explore our latest projects in contemporary metalwork, bespoke gates, and architectural sculpture and share in the journey as they evolve from concept through to installation.

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Iron gates

We are just about to begin work on this family of iron gates for a garden in Chichester, West Sussex. It's always great to have the opportunity to make more than one gate for clients, as it ...
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Tree gate

The tree gates have transformed from a pile of disparate components languishing on the workshop floor into a elegant and graceful gateway. We are really pleased with how this commission has ...
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Balcony installation

This balcony commission has been several months in the offing, but finally last week we installed it, along with these forged railings for some great clients in Twickenham, South London. The ...
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Tree gate

Work is well underway on this tree gate for clients in Chichester. This gates splits in two along the trunk and sits within an arch. As with all our ironwork the components are all forged in ...
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Contemporary fire bowl

This contemporary fire bowl was recently completed for a clients garden. Our iron fire bowl uses a clean and understated  design to give a thoroughly modern feel. We developed special tooling  ...
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Bronze lamps underway…

These bronze lamps involved a lot of specialist tooling and many weeks of work. We were commissioned to make 8 of these by renowned garden designer Andy sturgeon as his studio were having great ...
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Made at West Dean

I'm busy gearing up for Made at West Dean  on the 3-5th of June, where amongst other new work I will be showing these candlesticks. Forged form bronze and steel and featuring tapered octagonal ...
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Compass public art railings

These public art railings are finally nearing completion after several years of delays. The forged metalwork sits on the site of the old ordnance survey in Southampton. These hand forged details ...
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Compass public art railing underway

This public art railing commission has been on hold for several years but is finally coming together and looking rather fabulous too. At over 40m long the forged railing sits on the site of ...
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Weekend courses at West Dean College

I have taken part in the Made shows at West Dean College for a few years now but have recently been invited to run a few weekend courses at this hot bed of crafts education. The college is set ...
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