This special exhibition celebrates the work of Alan Evans (1952-2023) and his fellow artist-blacksmiths who brought new vigour and excitement to this traditional craft from 1980 onwards.

The exhibition illustrates the impact on Alan Evans of his upbringing as part of the Whiteway colony, a radical Tolstoyan community near Stroud set up in 1898, and of Cotswold Arts and Craft traditions.

Alan’s first major commission, aged 29, was for the Treasury Gates at St Paul’s Cathedral, London in 1980-81. The St Paul’s maquette will be on show together with work by Alan and his contemporaries from Britain and the continent.

Also taking part are inspiring young blacksmiths from around the UK.

Alongside the exhibition will be a string of exciting events and other exhibitions throughout Stroud and the surrounding area. For further details see our Earth Fire Iron page.

Earth Fire Iron is supported by Arts Council England, Jinny Quinnell Memorial Trust, William A Cadbury Charitable Trust, Ann Albright, The Summerfield Trust, Stroud District Council, Stroud District (Cowle) Museum Trust and all those who wish to remain anonymous.