FOREST of Dean Artists Peter Walwin and Clare Robertson have been in residence this week at Nature in Art at Twigworth, near Gloucester.

Peter Walwin has taught woodcarving for many years, most recently at Nature in Art, Gloucester, where he has been Artist in Residence regularly since 1992.

A member of the British Woodcarvers Association he coordinated and participated in the creation of the Severn Story Pole at the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge. 

Clare Robertson (AKA Missfire) gained her B.A. Hons. in Design Metalwork and Blacksmith in Surrey, has seven years experience and has worked for top architectural metalwork specialists and artist blacksmiths. Clare moved to the Forest some years ago and is now the resident blacksmith in her forge at Clearwell Caves.

Clare is also organising a revival of the Forest of Dean Blacksmiths Guild and is passionate about preserving this ancient skill for future generations.

The residency runs until Sunday (July 24).