New Workshop Dates Announced: Adult Welding Workshops & Young Makers

As Forge and Equip continues to grow, we've been thinking carefully about how we balance our commercial fabrication work with the community workshops that so many people enjoy.

Over the past two years, we've been encouraged by the number of people who have asked to learn welding or develop practical metalworking skills with us. Whether it's someone wanting to try welding for the first time or a young person keen to explore making and fabrication, it's been a privilege to share our workshop and our passion.

At the same time, our workshop is busier than ever with fabrication projects for customers and partners across East Lothian and supportive training for adults. To make sure we can continue delivering high-quality work while still investing in people, we're introducing a more structured programme of public workshops.

Adult Welding Workshops

Between now and Christmas we'll be running two Saturday Adult Welding Workshops.

These sessions are ideal for beginners and hobby welders who would like to learn the basics, improve their skills, or simply enjoy making something with guidance from an experienced fabricator.

Places will be limited to keep the sessions practical and hands-on, so advance booking will be essential. Full details and booking here.

Introducing Young Makers

We're also excited to launch Young Makers – a new workshop designed for young people who enjoy creating, building and learning practical skills.

Running on two Friday afternoons before Christmas, Young Makers will introduce participants to the world of fabrication through safe, supervised activities. Depending on experience and confidence, sessions may include measuring, marking out, cutting, drilling, grinding, simple fabrication and an introduction to welding.

Our aim is to help young people grow in confidence, develop practical skills and discover the satisfaction of making something with their own hands. Young makers can book in here.

Looking Ahead

These workshops are part of our commitment to creating opportunities for people to learn while ensuring our growing fabrication business continues to thrive.

If you've been waiting for the chance to join us in the workshop, we'd love to welcome you.