AthelstaneForge

Contact name: Alexander McBain

95
Total bookings

Rating

(29)

about 4 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: 18th Dec 2025

1 place left

(4)

£240.00

gold award

Newbridge, Edinburgh

Blacksmithing - Hammer Making

5 hours

Next date: 30th Jan 2026

1 place left

(3)

£240.00

gold award

Newbridge, Edinburgh

Blacksmithing Experience

4 hours

Next date: 12th Dec 2025

3 places left

(21)

£160.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

3 Nov 25'

Jason reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"Great 4 hours of my life, looking forward to booking in for axe making. Home Forge Probably coming soon. Thanks for an absolute blast really enjoyed. Cheers. Jay "

21 Oct 25'

Katherine Setchell reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"Always wanted to try this and was not disappointed! Really enjoyed learning under the expert eye of Sandy"

14 Sep 25'

Ailsa reviewed: Blacksmithing Experience

"Thank you so much for this experience! Had a great time with my dad and sister. It was well-paced and everything explained clearly. Would highly recommend - very good beginners course."

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! "