Boquio Iron & Glass
bo-kwai-oh ~ the rare Cornish name meaning 'dwelling in the hollows'
John and Tricia Christian

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 produce a wide range of work in wrought iron and stained glass to an extremely high standard of craftsmanship. Their work is strongly influenced by the vibrant and natural Cornish scenery.
 

Boquio Wrought Iron
 

Curtain pole finial	All Boquio wrought iron work is traditionally hand forged in the fire using centuries old techniques. John Christian has successfully completed a traditional blacksmithing apprenticeship with the Countryside Agency at Hereford College of Technology, the award being endorsed and presented by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths.
John working with wrought iron	As an artist blacksmith, 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.
Dragon door knocker	John is a member of the British Artist Blacksmiths Association. 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

One of four wall pictures; private commission	As a glass artist, Tricia Christian has expanded the horizons of stained glass by realising glass pieces that, once conceived, are fused and formed in the kiln to create aesthetic works of art that are actually four dimensional. The fourth dimension - transparency.
Cornish Fishing Village	Tricia's stained glass bowls and plates, fused and formed in the kiln, are distinctive, stylish and elegant. She also has an impressive range of innovative stained glass panels which can be free standing or hanging. In these Tricia combines fused glass with complementary materials including slate, mosaic smalti, water worn pebbles, found items and seashells from coves and beaches near her home. She takes commissions for windows, wall pictures, commemorative panels, plates and bowls and delights clients by working with them to perfect the designs.
Footpath Walking - Fused glass panel	A member of the Cornwall Crafts Association, Tricia is developing her own distinctive designs in fused glass bowls, plates, hangings and garden art. Tricia teaches the traditional stained glass techniques of both lead and copperfoil, running successful stained glass courses at her studio as well as at clients' premises.

For more information please contact:

John & Tricia Christian
Boquio Iron & Glass
Lower Boquio Farm
Farms Common, Wendron, Helston
Cornwall TR13 0JH

Phone: +44 (0)1209 831694
Mobile: +44 (0)7808 167327

Web: www.boquio.com

Lower Boquio Farm is situated off the B3297 Helston to Redruth road. Phone for directions and a map.

Boquio Glass is available at:

 Guild of Ten, Truro
Cornwall Craft Association Galleries at Trelissick and Trelowarren
Ocean Contemporary, Falmouth
Stephen Felstead, Penzance
The Roundhouse, Sennen Cove