A striking exhibition of metal work created by second and third year students studying Artist Blacksmithing and Contemporary Applied Arts at Hereford College of Arts.

Visitors to the exhibition will be amazed at the skill and design work of these young artists. From large forged iron sculptures to delicate silver jewellery, the standard of design and making is exceptionally high.

The Rural Craft Centre has joined forces with Hereford College to develop a specialist Artist Blacksmithing course that attracts students from all over the world. Validated by the University of Wales, the course provides a fantastic opportunity for students to explore and develop the range of design, production and entrepreneurial skills necessary to become a practising, contemporary Artist Blacksmith.

Many of the pieces being exhibited at Craft in the Bay have been created with specific urban or rural locations in mind - these young designers have been encouraged to design site-specific pieces that stretch their technical and creative skills