Melissa Cole

Melissa Cole is an established artist blacksmith with over 30 years experience. Her work is inspired by the traditional making techniques of her craft and designs are combined with playful interpretations of natural forms. Alongside her commissioned work, she creates unique forged sculptures for the house and garden that flow with a distinct style and rhythm.
Working with steel, wrought iron, stainless steel and bronze. Melissa works to commission throughout the year with notable pieces in public spaces including Hampton Court Palace, Oxford City centre, Malmesbury, Plymouth and Chippenham.
Melissa teaches beginner, improver and specialist SEN tailored 'Blacksmithing and Creative Metalwork' courses from her forge near Pewsey and was previously a short course tutor at West Dean College.
Private commissions are taken and sculptural pieces are on display at various exhibitions and her studio throughout the year.
Late afternoon/early evening open studio from 4-6pm Friday 18th & 25th July 2024
Visit the forge to see live forging demonstrations on Saturdays during Open Studios.
Please contact Melissa if you would like to visit her studio and/or discuss a commission by phoning Melissa on 07711325209 or emailing; melissa@melissacole.co.uk

Listing Details

Studio No.

Specialism

Sculpture

Directions

From Woodborough Garden Centre, turn left over railway bridge into Bottlesford, continue for 300m then turn right immediately after Field cottage, drive to the first gate & continue down the track to park in the yard.
All dogs on leads please, livestock and deep water on site.
Gravel in yard, small step into the forge, 2 steps into gallery.
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Address

Moonraker Farm, Bottlesford, SN9 6LU