Welcome! I’m David Joy, an artist blacksmith creating hand-forged decorative metalwork and teaching beginner blacksmithing courses in the UK. I specialise in nature-inspired metal design, using traditional blacksmithing techniques to forge fine-detailed pieces in mild steel for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

My work includes wall art, garden sculptures, architectural details, brackets, hooks, candle holders and bespoke metal features, all designed and made at the forge. Each piece is individually forged at the anvil, with a strong emphasis on organic forms, leaves, branches and natural textures. I focus on commission-based decorative metalwork and do not offer general metal repairs or welding fixes.

As well as one-off commissions, I also design and make a range of ready-made, hand-forged pieces which are available to buy. These include hooks, brackets, candle holders, small sculptures and nature-inspired metalwork that can be purchased as they are, without the lead time of a bespoke commission. New pre-made forged pieces are added regularly as I develop fresh designs at the anvil.

Alongside my own practice, I run Introduction to Blacksmithing experience days and beginner blacksmithing workshops (half-day to two-day courses). These hands-on sessions are ideal for complete beginners who want to learn traditional forge skills, work with hot steel and make their own hand-forged items such as bottle openers, hooks, fire pokers, candle holders or simple decorative pieces to take home.

Whether you’re looking for a unique piece of forged metalwork, a ready-made hand-forged item for your home or garden, or a blacksmithing experience day to try the craft for yourself, my forge offers a place to explore creative, handcrafted metal design.

If you are interested in taking one of my introductory courses in blacksmithing, please follow the link here.

A selection of my previous work can be seen in the gallery below, or on Facebook or Instagram

If you would like a beautiful, hand-forged metal piece, contact me via email at:
davidjoyblacksmith@gmail.com

Artistic metal gate resembling abstract tree branches in a park with trees, a stone wall, and a sunset sky in the background.
An artistic metal hand rail in a garden, surrounded by green grass and bushes.
A small black metal spiral-shaped ring on a plain white surface.
Three hand forged, metal leaf-shaped ornaments resting on a weathered piece of wood on green grass
A white wall with a decorative black wrought iron handrail attached, curving upwards and terminating in a spiral, casting shadows on the wall.
A black metal outdoor sculpture with decorative scrolls, standing on paving stones in a garden with various potted plants and greenery.
A decorative metal garden hand rail with elegant scrollwork, set outdoors among lush green grass and bushes.
A shiny, silver butter knife with a rounded handle, resting on a brown textured surface.
Metal garden hand rail with decorative scrollwork, lying on a patch of grass
Decorative black metal garden sculpture
Close-up of a wrought iron casement window frame with green ivy growing around it, and some grass and moss beneath.
Person wearing safety glasses working with heated metal in a workshop
A stone wall with a decorative black wrought iron gate in the center, leading to a grassy yard with trees and a house in the background.
Close-up of a black metal garden sculpture surrounded by green leaves and small branches against a clear blue sky.
Book Clasps
David Joy, forging metal on his anvil
Decorative iron gate, with intricate cutouts, painted black., outdoors with trees in the background.
A house in the background with snow-covered ground in the foreground and a decorative wrought iron gate partially buried in snow.
L.A.R.P comission, Prop.
A decorative metal letter opener with a twisted handle on a wooden surface.