GARDEN art in the form of forged metal sculptures and models will be on display and for sale to the public near Ledbury this weekend.

Andrew Findlay is an artist blacksmith working from the listed 18th Century forge on the Eastnor Castle Estate.

A neighbour of Andrew's is Roger Oates, who owns a studio shop in Eastnor. A long time admirer of Andrew's work, Roger has agreed to sell a range of his garden structures from his shop.

Andrew discovered the attraction of hot metal as a seven-year-old in the 1960s, when he collected scrap lead from the street, melting it in a tin can over a bonfire and pouring it into a rude wooden mould to produce toy arrowheads. He has now adopted less dangerous methods, but continues to be excited by forged decorative metalwork.

For several years, Andrew has been working to commission, creating bespoke pieces for the homes of clients worldwide, including the rich and famous from the worlds of design, media and music.

He has also been commissioned to produce garden items for designers such as Arabella Lennox-Boyd and Julian Dowle, both prolific medal winners at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Following the successful launch of a small collection of garden structures in 2003, Andrew has now expanded his range to include garden seats, arches and organic sculpture. All the pieces are handmade and produced in signed, limited editions.

Andrew will be giving a demonstration of forging tonight (Friday) from 6.30pm, using a gas furnace, anvil, hammer and assorted other blacksmith tools.

On Sunday, June 6, his work will be in the Roger Oates Garden, which will be open to the public.

For more information call 01531 631361.