I remember when I started writing these monthly newsletters I was enjoying the start of the spring sun. That summer went by very quickly, but I’m not complaining, I’m a well known fan of a “warm autumnal”. The end of the year is drawing closer, which is typically my busiest time as a lot of …
It has been an exciting month in the forge with a lot of new collaboration on the horizon. I’ve had quite a few visitors, much more than I’m used to, and I think if it continues I’m going to have to start tidying up around the place. I’m one of those people who are really …
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As I write this months newsletter I am sitting by the river. It’s just got dark and the only sounds are the chirping grasshoppers, my little travel keyboard and the flickering of my camping stove as it tries to boil a kettle. Next month is the Annual General Meeting and conference of the British Artist …
The end of June marked a wonderful forge-in event in Darlington, County Durham. Hosted by the extremely talented Brian Russell, the event attracted blacksmiths from all directions to take part in the festivities, the forging competition (my first), and the gate making masterclass put on by Brian. So many talented smiths were present, at all …
That title may be a very niche reference which will only be recognised by mostly people from the UK around my age group. When I was around 8 years old, I had a wonderful book called “Elephants Don’t Sit On Cars” by David Henry Wilson. It was one of my favourites and I lost count …
Today I’m forging a 4 foot display stand for an imminent craft market, and I’m taking a break in the beautiful sunshine to sit with the dogs and write a newsletter. This is the first newsletter from the forge in what I plan to make a monthly occurrence. Thank you for being subscribed and having …