Ahead of the May release of his EP ‘Defence’, Pete Josef hits the Forge for an intimate quartet showcase. His recent politically charged, southern soul sound will combine with early favourites from the ‘Colour’ and ‘I Rise With The Birds’ albums to form an evenings journey with stop offs at Soul, Jazz, World and Dance flavours. Featuring Jihad Darwish (Double Bass), Eli Jitsuto (Guitar) and Miguel Andrews (Drums).

Bristol’s alto sax virtuoso, James Morton brings us ‘ The Groove Den’  joined by Johnny Henderson, one of the UK’s finest Hammond players. With The expansive genius of guitarist Alex Hutchins to back it all up, you know it’s gonna be a blinder.

Join us for a creative afternoon of Autumnal wreath making. Working with dried flowers and foliage grown and dried in Devon, we will together create an everlasting wreath for your home. These wreaths are perfect for inside the home, allowing you to bring nature in and to soften the edges of your living space. Bex of Botanical Tales will teach you techniques and methods to create your stunning everlasting wreath. You will learn all about natural materials and how to combine dried flowers, seed heads and grasses to create your perfect piece

Join us for a creative morning of Autumnal wreath making. Working with dried flowers and foliage grown and dried in Devon, we will together create an everlasting wreath for your home. These wreaths are perfect for inside the home, allowing you to bring nature in and to soften the edges of your living space.

Fusing Latin-inspired soul grooves and soaring vocals, Carmen's reputation as one of the UK's most gifted singer-songwriters continues to be cemented. Her desire to uplift, inspire and dedicate her life to her craft, has produced an outstanding E.P. 'Change of Heart' due to be released later this year. She brings her exceptional live band to The Forge for this special event and to premiere what promises to be milestone music.

Would you like to make your own unique pair of leather sneakers? Make a pair of shoes that fit beautifully and say "I made these!"? In this workshop you can choose from 4 different heights of sneaker from super low-cut to high-top and loads of coloured leather. You will learn how to craft your own leather sneakers completely by hand with no machines. And just so everyone knows you made them, you will be able to emboss the shoes with your name or initials!

Join us for a theatre-style cooking demonstration event with , with plenty of recipes, sampling and time to ask questions. The evening will include food tastings that are meant to be equivalent to an evening meal, so please arrive with an appetite!

MDC is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930’s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink, and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after-hours jam with the local Tziganes.

The brain-child of rising star Sophie Stockham; her energy and lyricism on the Alto saxophone is complemented by the brilliance of Jake McMurchie on tenor, the distinctive sounds of Greg Cordez (Bass) and Joe Wilkins (Guitar), and the band’s main composer, the formidable Matt Brown (Drums). With influences as diverse as John Zorn, Medeski Martin and Wood, Tin Hat Trio and Tonbruket expect distinctive original compositions that owe as much to alt-rock and Americana as jazz.

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Join us for a creative day with Tabara of La Basketry and create a beautiful and useful basket bag unique to your style.

Tabara will teach your small group the intricacies of weaving a basket bag using centre cane - one of the most popular basketry techniques and materials in the world. Using methods learnt in her native Senegal she’ll encourage you to get your hands dirty - quite literally as the class will involve soaking, bending and reshaping the cane.

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Join us for a creative morning and create an everlasting floral dome jar. Perfect for commemorating a special event, memory or creating a corner of nature in your home. Bex of Botanical Tales will teach you how to combine colours and textures to set a tone and tell a story. You will learn all about natural materials and combine dried flowers, seed heads and grasses to create your perfect piece.

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Join us for a creative morning and create an everlasting Spring wreath. Not just for Christmas, your wreath is perfect for creating a beautiful corner of nature in your home. Bex of Botanical Tales will teach you techniques and methods to create your stunning everlasting wreath. You will learn all about natural materials and combine dried flowers, seed heads and grasses to create your perfect piece.

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Are you in love with the natural Bohemian vibes? Even wanted to learn how to make a macrame wall hanging? Join Isabella Strambio and learn how to create your own beautiful piece.

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This beginner photography workshop with Bristol photographer Amanda Thomas, is a comprehensive introduction to studio lighting for the first-time user. No prior knowledge is needed as we will run through the basics enabling you to get started.

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Join Amanda Thomas, professional lifestyle, portrait and fashion photographer to learn simple techniques to improve your photography skills and discover how to create beautiful and cohesive images for your brand, your business & your story. Or just for the joy of photography!

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Our friend & man about town David Minns, AKA Brown in Town is happy to announce his annual sample sale at the Forge this March. Plus special guest Fox Brothers. Friendly records will be on the decks & the bar will be open.

” With Brown in Town suits, jackets and trouser samples and vintage accessories, there will be something for all clothes horses! “

Nutritionist & author of The Happy Hormone Cookbook , Emma Ellice-Flint joins us at The Forge for a relaxed vegan lunch and a Q&A on gut health. Expect a selection of delicious dishes designed for health, healing and overall wellbeing and to leave inspired to create these simple, tasty & gut-healthy dishes at home.

Discover how to create and make your very own terrazzo tray and talk to you about other ways and formats Jesmonite can be used.

Join surface designer Katie Gilles and learn to design and make your very own beautifully patterned bespoke pair of jesmonite terrazzo coasters and discover all about other ways and formats jesmonite can be used.

Please join us for a hands-on course in the company of professional Food Photographer Kirstie Young and gain knowledge, skills and insider tips to style and shoot beautiful photographs of food.

Have you always wanted to learn the basics of painting but wondered if there was a more modern approach to it, then gouache painting is for you. This bright and fun medium allows you to paint in a way that is playful and traditional without looking too dated.

Would you like to carve your own one of a kind silver ring?  With a personal touch, texture and meaning? Join us Ami Pepper for a unique creative jewellery workshop the Forge making your own bespoke ring.

Would you like to carve your own one of a kind silver ring?  With a personal touch, texture and meaning? Join us with jeweller Ami Pepper for a unique creative evening at the Forge making your own bespoke ring.

Yoga Brunch Club founder Clem Balfour together with El Kemp founder of Kemp Kitchen invite you to join them for a restorative and calming Sunday to ease your way into the New Year.

Enjoy a relaxing morning yoga restorative session led by Clem, teaching with wonderful infectious energy, Clem encourages her students to find a personal practice in each class and to strive towards moving in a way that feels good rather than looks good. The yoga class will be followed by a three-course sit-down brunch prepared by London based cook and food lover El Kemp.

Kirsty from Ruby & the Wolf is back with her Christmas wreath workshop

This is such a lovely event and Kirsty puts such a unique & beautiful slant on the traditional wreath. Candle light, the smell of spruce & conifer, little nibbles & glasses of fizz, will you join us?  You'll be sure to have a gorgeous time & create something magical. Be quick - this is sure to sell out quick! 

Kirsty from Ruby & the Wolf is back with her Christmas wreath workshop

This is such a lovely event and Kirsty puts such a unique & beautiful slant on the traditional wreath. Candle light, the smell of spruce & conifer, little nibbles & glasses of fizz, will you join us?  You'll be sure to have a gorgeous time & create something magical. Be quick - this is sure to sell out quick! 

This November playing live at the Forge, the Jim Blomfield Trio. The music, at times delicate and atmospheric, at others intricate and intense, will engage the listener in a fascinating musical journey with evocative melodies, driving rhythms, rich harmonies, adventurous solo and group improvisations and tight, complex ensemble writing.

We are delighted to be welcoming The West of England Design Forum to the Forge with their fantastic design community meet up PALS.

Words. Small in size yet made for impact. But how do you get it right? Join us for an evening of debate, tips, tricks and other goodies alongside the finest wordsmiths in the SW. We’re talking to all of you designers playing with words from time to time, writers seeking a refresh or creative thinkers learning new ropes.

Are you obsessed with indoor plants? Have you run out of space?

Come and learn how to make a macrame plant hanger for your home. Isabella will teach you, step by step, all the knots to make a gorgeous Bohemian inspired plant holder to take home, along with a terracotta pot.

Perhaps you woke up one morning wondering where the person you used to be had gone? You used to have plenty of energy, had an upbeat outlook on life, a healthy weight and felt refreshed when you woke up? These can all potential be symptoms caused by hormone imbalance. Join nutritionalist & chef Emma Ellice-Flint for an evening cooking demonstration learning all about foods that help with hormone balance.