Welcome to Boquio Iron & Glass
| John and Tricia Christian started Boquio Iron & Glass in 2000 bringing together the two crafts of hand forged wrought iron and stained glass, both steeped in centuries of tradition. This unique team of designer makers produces a wide range of work in wrought iron and stained glass to an extremely high standard of craftsmanship.
John and Tricia successfully combine the elements of wrought iron and stained glass creating truly unique, one-off pieces. The combined iron and glass forms produce a pleasing tension which engages and delights the viewer.
The wrought iron and stained glass is strongly influenced by the vibrant and natural Cornish scenery that surrounds their home at Lower Boquio Farm.
Lower Boquio Farm, dating from the 17th century, has an enduring quality that influences the traditional wrought iron and stained glass designs. Complementing the traditional, John & Tricia's diverse range connects to present day as demonstrated by their contemporary wrought iron and stained glass pieces.
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Pronunciation: bo-kwai-oh ~ the rare Cornish name meaning 'dwelling in the hollows'.
Boquio Wrought Iron
'A working smith all other trades excels' Anon: Ode on Smithery 1610.
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Working with Wrought Iron |
As an artist blacksmith and an Associate of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths, John can produce anything in iron from hand forging his own tools to clients' specific commissions. As well as traditional blacksmith reproductions, John's wide range of work includes contemporary wrought iron designs, sculptures and garden art. All Boquio wrought iron work is traditionally hand forged in the fire using centuries old techniques learned during an apprenticeship with the Countryside Agency at Hereford College of Technology. John achieved a Certificate of Merit endorsed by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths and has since been awarded a Diploma of Merit from the Company. John is also a member of the British Artists Blacksmiths Association.
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Regularly demonstrating wrought iron work, John brings a much-needed awareness of the profession to the public. He also teaches traditional blacksmithing techniques at the Lower Boquio Farm forge.
Boquio Stained Glass
Tricia Christian, MA~Glass, has pushed out the boundaries of stained glass working extensively with artistic glass creations formed in the kiln.
As a glass artist Tricia has developed her own distinctive style and creates designs in fused glass which are pleasing and unique. She creates pictures to hang on a wall, glass bowls, plates, hangings and incorporates fused glass into unusual mosaics.
Tricia teaches the traditional stained glass techniques of both lead and copperfoil, running successful stained glass courses at Lower Boquio Farm as well as at clients' premises. She also gives demonstrations of stained glass bringing awareness of these time-honoured procedures to the public.
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Working with Stained Glass |
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