An informative group that helps blacksmiths, architects and anyone working on metalwork for listed buildings, understand the importance of preserving historic ironwork and the techniques to do so. nhig.org.uk/
Polelathe woodturning and associated traditional green wood crafts based in Amberley Museum. www.greenwoodworker.co.uk
Free blacksmithing books
There are many free blacksmith books available here. Beginners may like to read The Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated or First Fires. www.bamsite.org/books/books.html
Nancy Scantlebury-Thompson
Nancy Runs the Pottery at Amberley Museum. She has a studio, which has a variety of beautiful work all year round. She also runs lessons. www.scantlebury-thompsondesign.co.uk/