Completed Projects

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Fernie Miners’ Walk

We were commissioned by Fernie Miners’ Walk Society to make metal art sculptures as the “Kids’ Quest” part of the Miners’ Walk. At the same time as adults are reading story boards about the history of coal mining in the Elk Valley, children are encouraged to find the objects hidden on the walk.

Sandra researched the creatures and her original drawings were used to make the three dimensional creatures.

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A statue of a person holding a flag in the middle of a park.

A crowd of people standing around in front of buildings.

A large building with many flowers in front of it.

A man and woman are standing next to each other.

A large stone garden with trees and bushes.

A black and red beetle is sitting on the ground.

A black snail with gold handles on the ground.

Two men playing frisbee in a rocky area.

A drawing of a fish with a ruler in front.

A black spider and its web on the ground

A woman and man working in an art studio.

A man and woman working in an iron workshop.

A drawing of a spider with lines drawn around it.

A group of spiders sitting on top of rocks.

A man kneeling down next to rocks and some tools.

A statue of a man in a hat is sitting on top of a fence.

A drawing of a butterfly with many lines drawn on it.

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Copper Plaque

Sandra was commissioned to make a copper repoussé falcon to commemorate the centennial of the first unit of Sokol Canada, founded by Czech coal miners in Michel, British Columbia in October 1911.

Artifacts from Michel, a mining town that no longer exists, are now housed close by in the museum at Sparwood. This is where the plaque will be permanently exhibited.

A table with two framed pictures and a wooden stand.

A man and woman holding an award in front of a painting.

A close up of the writing on the back of a metal plate.

Blue Fern Unfolding

“Blue Fern” is a ten foot high abstract representation of a large fern uncoiling. Made from steel, glass and wool felt, the work is located at 260 5th Street Fernie – between Fernie Forge’s Eye of the Needle Gallery and Fernie Meat Market. Designed by Sandra Barrett and made by Henry Hamilton and Sandra Barrett, the sculptural panel will be unveiled by Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano at 10:00 on Saturday August 8 to celebrate the 2015 Columbia Basin Culture Tour.

Fernie Forge will be participating in the culture tour at their new Eye of the Needle location for the first time this year.

Sandra will be demonstrating her passion to incorporate colourful handmade felt and glass with her forgework. There will be an exhibition of Florence Barrett’s recent work for theatre and film in the studio and an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind items from the gallery.

More information about participating venues, including glass artist Katherine Russell who is also opening her Elkford studio during the culture tour (and whose work is for sale at Eye of the Needle Gallery) is at www.cbculturetour.com.

A mirror with green lights on it in front of a brick wall.

A blue ball and some black sticks on the wall

Two women standing next to each other and smiling.

A group of people standing next to each other.

A man and woman standing outside of a building.

A drawing of two circles and swirls on paper.

Watercolour

This mixed media sculpture depicts bull trout spawning in gravel beds along the Elk River. The life size fish are in natural, rusted shades and swim purposefully together. Vibrant colour comes from the hand felted wool, embellished with tiny mirrors and beads to reflect light. The fast flowing current is represented by bright blue silk incorporated within the felt. Coloured blown glass spheres suggest bubbles in the clear mountain water. The title itself is a twist on the commonly perceived painterly interpretation – instead it refers to shifting shades of colour within the singing river. Designed and made by Fernie Forge. Exhibited in Fernie Museum’s Summer 2016 “Currents” exhibition.

A woman standing next to a display of fish.

Functional

Employing both traditional and contemporary methods to heat and shape the metal Fernie Forge fabricates and forges custom work in a style to suit the customers’ needs. A combination of consultation, design, measuring, drawing , producing the work, trial fitting where necessary, finishing and installation is used to provide a complete service to discerning homeowners.

Examples of forged functional steel items include: log holders, curtain rods, door handles, hinges, shelf brackets, clocks and coat racks; individually made and fitted to customers’ requirements.

A door with the words " life of christ " carved into it.

A fireplace with logs stacked on top of each other.

A pair of metal handles on the front door.

A red knitted glove with a maple leaf on it.

A metal picture of a woman with long hair.

A close up of the door handle and lock on an old wooden door.

A sign that says city center with an arrow pointing to the right.

A copper gong sitting on top of a table.

A metal rack with three hooks on the wall.

A sign for stratton plumbing, heating and sheet metal.

A close up of the metal parts on a table

A chair and table in the corner of a room.

A wall mounted rack with cups and plates hanging from it.

A chair with branches on the back of it.

A close up of the door handle on a wooden cabinet

A black metal wall mounted rack with trees and buildings.

A table with a purple and blue design on it.

A box with some buttons and other items in it

A wooden chair with metal legs and arms.

A wooden bench sitting on the side of a road.

Artistic

Achieving beauty with simple lines, Fernie Forge creates unique designs. From candelabras to water features, initial ideas will be transformed into reality. Weather vanes can be gilded with gold leaf to highlight components and protect them from the elements. Copper repoussé can be incorporated to give a depth of dimension. Plasma cut images can personalize pieces.

Examples of smaller forged items include: candle holders, mirror frames, wall art, and floral arrangements; designed, made and sold directly from Fernie Forge.

A fireplace with a stone wall and a wire rack.

A church with pews and a microphone on it

A pair of scissors hanging from the ceiling in front of mirrors.

A hanging candle holder with a glass in it.

A table with some candles and a person holding something

A fire pit with a lit up fire in the background.

A group of marshmallows hanging from a string.

A metal object sitting on top of the floor.

A building with a turtle on the front of it.

A candle holder with five candles on it.

A grave marker with flowers in the grass.

A rose in a glass case on top of a table.

Two metal garden statues with a ribbon banner.

A chandelier with candles hanging from the ceiling.

A black object sitting on top of a table.

A cat with its head in the middle of a crown.

A vase with flowers in it sitting on the floor.

A fire hydrant with the name " ernie " in it.

A picture of four people in the same frame.

A painting of a black bird on the beach.

A round painting of trees and leaves with the name david zois.

A painting of a group of people on the beach.

A painting of a car driving through the woods.

A painting of a tree and sun in the background.

A painting of a tree and fence in the background.

Gates & Railings

Examples of forged steel items include: entrance gates, security gates, railings, staircase balustrades, guard railings and hand rails; individually made and fitted to customers’ requirements.