The Forge of the Firth of Forth

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Like the Edinburgh blend of auld and new, we host a contemporary vision of blacksmithing fused with traditionally mastered techniques.

Our core values are in allowing entry to the forge, keeping the fires alight through accessible education and community space alongside professional practice.

TRY YOUR HAND AT HOT FORGING!

EXPERIENCE BLACKSMITHING

We encourage smithing to people from all walks of life and offer courses for any occasion with no prior experience necessary. Specialising in the process of hot forging, you can expect to be standing at the anvil with a hammer and tongs in front of a forge. Explore your own project and practice your skills through the open access sessions or embrace the smithy guided by expert led courses. Located amongst a vibrant cluster of independent businesses and delicious food at ThePitt on the Granton waterfront.

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UPCOMING COURSES AND EVENTS

The Blacksmiths Knife Making

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The Art of Chasing and Repousse

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Forge the Iron Rose

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ABOUT US

We are a community interest company producing some of the most progressive forgework projects in the UK. The forge in Granton is a state-of-the art facility designed to enable basic - advanced levels of contemporary blacksmithing as well as a space to find inspiration from the library, masterclasses, forge-ins and much more.

Meet The Team

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PORTABLE WORKSHOP

We can bring the forge to you. Have a go at blacksmithing, take something you’ve forged home with you or simply witness expert hot forging in action. With a fully equipped professional forge, we offer taster sessions, workshops and demonstrations for events, festivals, community gatherings and educational settings. Get in touch to book or find out more.

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"Great course with a great teacher. Really enjoyable day and adaptable to what you want to achieve. Highly recommend."

Rory Mclaren
"It was an excellent introductory course with a lot of hard work! We were made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout our course. We had a lot of fun making our axes and really enjoyed seeing them take shape. Thank you very much Jack for running these courses, we’d like to come back again soon!"

Chris Hamilton
"Jack was very down to earth and friendly, and the experience felt very personalized. Even though a lot of the equipment and processes felt intimidating at first, Jack does a good job of explaining the use and purpose of each one; to the point that after the course I felt like I would be quite comfortable going into a forge and making something myself. Not only did I get to learn the techniques of the craft, but also the behind the scenes knowledge of the business itself. Overall a very useful, fun, and satisfying experience."

Adam Carlson
"My husband LOVED his day with Jack Waygood - 100% recommend to anyone considering. Jack has trained all over the world and as an artist blacksmith, as well as architectural blacksmith has incredible talent. My husband really enjoyed his teaching and company and said he has an incredible set up and learned a lot. Thanks for a great day Jack! "

Rhiana Laws