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Tales from the Forge

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Live at the Forge | Pete Josef
May
17

Live at the Forge | Pete Josef

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).

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Creative Workshop | Everlasting Autumn Wreath with Bex Partridge
Oct
14
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Creative Workshop | Everlasting Autumn Wreath with Bex Partridge

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

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6161 + tlk | Hosted by Ear Trumpet Music
Oct
12

6161 + tlk | Hosted by Ear Trumpet Music


6161 is the highly imaginative new project of original compositions by Bristol drummer and composer Matt Brown. Matts individual and musical approach to music has led him to perform with the likes of Massive Attack, Rodriguez, This is the Kit, Get The Blessing, Gregory Porter, Squirrel Flower and many more.

Developed within Bristol’s vibrant walls, t l k’s deep commitment to evolutionary introspection has allowed their recorded work to resonate widely in the live space

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Pop-up | The Private Pasta Club
Oct
9

Pop-up | The Private Pasta Club

We are very excited to be welcoming The Private Pasta Club, a pop-up restaurant by Ed Barrow, the creator of The Monday Pasta Club. Consisting of a four-course set menu, the food will have an Italian influence but with a focus on West Country ingredients. Showcasing the best seasonal & local produce we have here in the southwest.

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Pop-up | The Private Pasta Club
Oct
2

Pop-up | The Private Pasta Club

We are very excited to be welcoming The Private Pasta Club, a pop-up restaurant by Ed Barrow, the creator of The Monday Pasta Club. Consisting of a four-course set menu, the food will have an Italian influence but with a focus on West Country ingredients. Showcasing the best seasonal & local produce we have here in the southwest.

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Carmen | Live at the Forge
Sept
15

Carmen | Live at the Forge

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.

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Modern Craft Workshop | Make your own leather sneakers with Esther Keen
Feb
26

Modern Craft Workshop | Make your own leather sneakers with Esther Keen

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!

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Moscow Drug Club | Live at the Forge
Mar
5

Moscow Drug Club | Live at the Forge

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.

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Sefrial | Live at the Forge
Oct
22

Sefrial | Live at the Forge

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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Modern Craft Workshop | Make your own basket bag with Tabara N'Diave
Jun
20

Modern Craft Workshop | Make your own basket bag with Tabara N'Diave

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 - email us here for new date

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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Creative Workshop | Everlasting floral dome display with Bex Partridge
May
16
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Creative Workshop | Everlasting floral dome display with Bex Partridge

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 - email us here for new date

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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Creative Workshop | Everlasting spring wreath with Bex Partridge
May
16
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Creative Workshop | Everlasting spring wreath with Bex Partridge

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 - email us here for new date

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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Pop Up | Brown In Town + Fox brothers sample sale with Friendly Records
Mar
20

Pop Up | Brown In Town + Fox brothers sample sale with Friendly Records

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 - email us here for new date

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! “

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Pop Up | Yoga Brunch Club X Kemp Kitchen
Jan
19

Pop Up | Yoga Brunch Club X Kemp Kitchen

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.

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Christmas | Ruby & the Wolf festive wreath workshop
Dec
7

Christmas | Ruby & the Wolf festive wreath workshop

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! 

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Christmas | Ruby & the Wolf festive wreath workshop
Dec
6

Christmas | Ruby & the Wolf festive wreath workshop

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! 

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