Nancy Powell, blacksmith, Sooke Harbour House art gallery

Nancy Powell started blacksmithing at the Sooke Regional Museum in 1991. Enchanted by the noise, smell, dirt and sparks, she forged a career for herself as an artist. Using a combination of modern and old tools, she creates her art freehand, without jigs or forms. Nancy hammers out a wide variety of original pieces, from kitchen and bathroom fixtures to exquisite mermaids. Since 1999, she has worked her forge in "the most beautiful blacksmith's shop in the world", located at Sooke Harbour House. Custom orders are a big part of Nancy's work, which can be found from Seattle to New York, and in Australia and Japan. Before becoming a blacksmith, Nancy worked as a cook at Sooke Harbour House. Click here to link to Nancy's website .
	Mimi Hot forged steel 12"w x 42"h

	Incredible Bubble Wands Hot forged steel various sizes and designs