AthelstaneForge

Contact name: Alexander McBain

84
Total bookings

Rating

(26)

over 3 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Hi there, I’m Sandy a 28-year-old blacksmith. I create functional metal items at my forge in Newbridge, Scotland. I began this journey to learn blacksmithing in 2019 after working in a corporate environment and seeking something more fulfilling. I love the challenges of working with metal and the things you can create. I have offered these courses in the past year to share my enjoyment of blacksmithing with others. I look forward to having you in the forge soon!

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Newbridge, Edinburgh

Blacksmithing - Axe Making

4 hours

Next date: 19th Sep 2025

2 places left

(4)

£240.00

gold award

Newbridge, Edinburgh

Blacksmithing - Hammer Making

5 hours

Next date: 19th Sep 2025

2 places left

(3)

£240.00

gold award

Newbridge, Edinburgh

Blacksmithing Experience

4 hours

Next date: 31st Oct 2025

3 places left

(18)

£160.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

5 Jun 25'

Tim Dougall reviewed: Blacksmithing - Axe Making

"The axe making was a brilliant day. I had made a knife before and a few pieces at School but with Sandy’s help and instruction I managed to produce something more complex that I can use and will always be proud of. Sandy is knowledgable and a great instructor. He knows how much to intervene and gives clear instructions. His workshop is well equipped and he clearly enjoys teaching and helping students to make the most of their time. The teacher student ratio is generally 1:2. All materials and safety equipment provided. I really felt I had been taken to the next level of blacksmithing in just a few hours"

AthelstaneForge responded:

"Thank you for the incredible review! We're really glad that you enjoyed the day and felt an accomplishment from it - we hope you enjoy your very own forged axe! "

4 Jun 25'

Dawn reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"My husband and two brothers had a great day doing something different and totally unique for his 50th. "

AthelstaneForge responded:

"We're so glad to hear that they enjoyed the day! We loved having them in and would welcome them back for another course anytime! "

5 Apr 25'

Sam reviewed: Blacksmithing - Axe Making

"Had a fantastic time forging an Axe on Friday. Was super interesting to get a chance to do and well worth it. Cant recommend highly enough. "

17 Sep 24'

Fiona C reviewed: Blacksmithing - Hammer Making

"Blacksmithing - Hammer Making First blacksmithing experience. Sandy is a natural tutor. I left with a sense of achievement and proud of my finished hammer! I highly recommend this experience! "