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
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A Very Collaborative Bench
A Very Collaborative Bench

The Joinery workshop welcomed upholsterers from James Aird Soft Furnishings to help bring two beautiful pieces of work together.

Sun Salutations for Solstice
Sun Salutations for Solstice

Orwell Arts celebrated Midsummer’s Day with live music, guided yoga and some good old-fashioned fire craft.

Celebrating Spring at Waterside Workshops
Celebrating Spring at Waterside Workshops

Waterside Workshops opened its doors to the local community in celebration of Spring.

You and Me and Everyone
You and Me and Everyone

You and Me and Everyone, Garvald Edinburgh’s latest exhibition, opened at Summerhall on Friday with a lovely preview event for artists, makers, family, friends and supporters.

Sunshine on Mayfield
Sunshine on Mayfield

Visitors to this year’s Mayfield House Spring Fair were greeted with glorious sunshine and an abundance of fun crafts to get stuck into.

When life gives you lemons
When life gives you lemons

With a little creativity (and a lot of group effort), Orwell Arts have been making the best of building works.

Happy 1st Anniversary Garvald Makers
Happy 1st Anniversary Garvald Makers

The Garvald Makers shop celebrated its first birthday in its new Morningside Road location.

Gold Awards for Garvald Bakers!
Gold Awards for Garvald Bakers!

We're thrilled to share that our talented bakers brought home not one, but two Gold Awards at the Scottish Bread Championships.

A creative visit from Cameron Morgan
A creative visit from Cameron Morgan

Both Gorgie Workshops and Orwell Arts were lucky to receive a creative visit from Glasgow-based artist Cameron Morgan, who wanted to sketch our workshops in action.

A Special Visit from Dr Scott Arthur MP
A Special Visit from Dr Scott Arthur MP

Orwell Arts were delighted to welcome Dr Scott Arthur MP for a visit to their workshops.

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
Garvald Gorgie Workshops Open Day 2025
Aug 30
Garvald Gorgie Workshops Open Day 2025
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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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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.