Garvald workshops craft real change for people with disabilities, and beautiful things everyone can enjoy.

A person wearing a bright orange top is painting a colourful picture and smiling
A smiling ceramic lion with a green face and blue legs
Stylised still life of vase, pot plant and flowers on a blue table and yellow background.
Wooden turned toadstool
Profile of a man in a workshop wearing red ear protectors works at a joinery machinery
A man looks at the camera. He is wearing a purple baking apron and carrying a tray with rolls to be baked.
A simple drawing of a house with a pink clock on the front.

About Us

Half a century of service! Discover more about Garvald’s rich history, our transformative approach and the wide range of creative opportunities we offer today.

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Passionate about people with disabilities enjoying meaningful work in a caring community? There are lots of ways you can aid Garvald’s work.

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Want a unique gift for a loved one, or something special for yourself? In store and online, find handcrafted, fine quality art and crafts made by our Makers.

A woman with long dark hair and grey sweater works at a colourful hand loom.

About Us

For over fifty years, Garvald Edinburgh has provided opportunities and support for adults with learning disabilities in the Lothian area. With an approach based on the ideas of Rudolf Steiner, we deliver meaningful development, high-standard care, and safe spaces where our members can explore their creative potential. We are a warm and friendly community, and when you join, support, or buy our products you share in our important journey.

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Our members make original pieces, with love and care, in workshops led by expert creative practitioners. All profits go towards continuing our work, so when you shop Garvald Makers, you shop to support us!

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What's on: Garvald Events
Grant's Robot Faces Exhibition
Jun 2
Grant's Robot Faces Exhibition
In a bakery, a man wearing a blue t-shirt and black apron and hair protector is smiling as he indicates two fingers to a helper beside him. The other man is passing some dough to him.

Support Us

Do you share our desire to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to develop and grow in safe spaces? There are a number of ways you can support Garvald Edinburgh. You can make a donation, buy a product, leave a legacy or volunteer with us. To find out more, visit our Support Us page.

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Garvald Radio

Listen to the latest podcast from our Media Team workshop at Orwell Arts. Click below to have a listen, or go to our About page to find out more Garvald Edinburgh workshops.