Artisan Ironwork

14/02/2016

If I've only two bits, but I've also got two bosses, who's holding the reins?

Yes, its a riddle. Guesses below, workings out allowed

12/11/2015

Greetings all, I'd like to ask if all of you who bother to keep up with the page to follow the link below and vote for me, or rather the CIC I'm setting up. Galaxy are giving money to good causes and I consider this one pretty good

Thanks

https://www.galaxyhotchocolate.com/…/urban-crafts-foundati…/

10/10/2015

Greetings all, today is finally a day for some news and views on the recent activities of myself (Mr Lowe) and my colleagues..

As some of you may know I've been out of action for a fair while waiting for surgery but I'm pleased to say that I've been screwed and bolted back together now (quite literally) and am recovering after a few 'hiccups' along the way. A genuine case of 'any landing...' to steal a phrase. So now would be the time for my physiotherapy to begin in earnest. If the hospital ever contact me that is...

To that end (physiotherapy, or rather lack thereof) I decided to help the rest of the team out at this years Harvest Festival over at Capol Manor. I've increasingly felt the urge to see how things stood at an anvil, which they did, for a couple of hours. I am seriously out of condition but it didn't entirely cripple me either. A good day in all. Lizzie made the Blacksmiths Trophy this time and I'm happy to say I thought the end result was wonderful. If I get hold of a photo I'll share it with you for comments..

I've also been working towards finding a space and setting up the forge again somewhere. After initial correspondence we've now had face to face meetings with several potential partner organisations and the results have been very positive. We've still a couple to chase up so whilst I can't make mention of any details (until things have been signed) I can say I'm confident that we should have ourselves a new home by Christmas,
Our plans don't stop there either....

Regards,
Mr Lowe

24/12/2014

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all from Artisan Ironwork :D
Mr Lowe is hoping to be back to work some time in the new year if those lovely people at the NHS ever get around to performing the surgery he needs (rods and screws to fuse three vertibra).

In the meantime Mr Pace should still be available for commissions.

07/09/2014

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29011898
Mr Lowe, lying outrageously to the man from Auntie.....

BBC News talks to Ian Lowe, a blacksmith who teaches other people an ancient art he believes to be future-proof.

25/03/2014

Check out this lovely video about City Farms and urban growing spaces. Oh yeah, I'm in it too cooking up a storm at Capol Manor's Harvest Festival :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHGYWixlB80

If the parks of London are the lungs of the city, the farms and gardens are it's heart. Hidden in the back-streets and back-alleys of neglected estates, on r...

27/10/2013

Greetings all, some very exciting news for us... After the lease for our current workspace expired last month we've been looking for a new home to ensure the project continues after the 20th of December. After several meetings with different charitable organisations we are very pleased to quietly announce that we've been offered a potential space with the Julian Campbell Foundation in Edmonton, N18.
They're a great charity dedicated to helping children and teenagers with mental health problems like depression. What swung it for us over other interested parties was their genuine understanding of our aims and needs and desire for collaboration with us.
Keep watching this space!

18/10/2013

Greetings all,
it is with deep regret that I have to announce that the Forge will be closing its doors at Stepney City Farm on the 20th of December 2013. Our lease has not been renewed and so we are currently looking for alternative venues before the vacation date. We will keep you all posted on our progress but rest assured Artisan Ironwork will continue in its aim to preserve and promote our craft, wherever we go.

best wishes

IAN

10/07/2013