Company History
Jeff Benson, owner of Benson Designs LLC, started building in the Green Bay, Wisconsin, area in 1984. He installed solar heating systems, remodeled homes and built new homes. He recognized there was a real need for more beauty in structures, and focused on functional art in the 1990's. His passion for blacksmithing emerged in 1996. Whether you call his work wrought iron or forged metal, knowing all the different phases of construction helps Benson anticipate what will happen in a new design. He comfortably works with other trades on complex projects with his greatest pleasure coming from custom work. He listens carefully to clients, researches styles and comes up with insightul, bold designs. He naturally combines different media, like metal, glass and wood, constantly experimenting with new techniques to achieve unforgettable results.
Member:
NEWARTS (Northeast Wisconsin Arts Council), Board Member
UMBA (Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association), Past Officer and Contributing Author
NEWWG (Northeast WI Woodworkers Guild), Past Officer
ABANA (Artist Blacksmith Association of North America)
GOM (Guild of Metalsmiths)
Studied at:
Ozark School of Blacksmithing, Potosi, MO
University of WI, Eau Claire
Redwing Area Vocational Technical Institute
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