Sadie Snowdrop Star - Artist Blacksmith

My name is Sadie Snowdrop Star, a 25-year-old blacksmith based near Ledbury. My journey began at 18 when I joined the Camelia Botnar Foundation, where I learned the fundamentals of my craft. I later pursued a Bachelor of Arts at Hereford College of Arts, honing my skills over the past seven years and earning recognition from the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths.

My work is profoundly inspired by the shapes and patterns found in nature. I am particularly fascinated by the organic forms created by growing plant tendrils. These flowing lines inform my metalwork, where I allow the material to guide its own direction. This collaborative process immerses me in a state of flow, as I bend and shape the metal, transforming it into pieces that reflect the beauty of the natural world.

My goal is to celebrate the harmony between nature and craftsmanship, inviting viewers to appreciate the delicate balance between strength and elegance in both.