CROWDFORGE

by The Forge Banff CIC in Banff, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Total raised £1,125

raised so far

15

supporters

Help us raise money for a new roof!!!!!

by The Forge Banff CIC in Banff, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 21st December 2024 we'd raised £1,125 with 15 supporters in 77 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

The Forge Banff CIC is creating a community arts hub, to serve Banff, Macduff, Whitehills, and the surrounding areas with classes, activities, workshops, and community events.

We will offer classes in art, crafts, jewellery making, and heritage crafts that will help to preserve the culture of our beautiful area. In addition there will be provision for studio, gallery and retail space for local artists. We also endeavour to work with community groups, schools, and other local businesses to raise the profile of the area, and play our part in keeping our local community thriving.

The premises include a large workshop and a yard, which will also allow a range of outdoor activities, which we hope to include gardening, permaculture workshops, blacksmithing and others.

Other initiatives we are looking into include repair cafes, bicycle loans, and markets.

We have various rewards on offer including the following;

'Two For Joy' Print by Bryan Angus. Stunning print by local artist Bryan Angus only £50! 18 by 30cm Price includes postage.

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Signed books from local horror author Carmilla Voiez.

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We have 2 sets of 5 cards featuring artwork by fabulous local artist Katy Rewston

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Handspun skeins by local artist Katy Rewston!

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We have 4 hand-spun skeins on offer - all undyed. Please note the yarn weight is approximate as these are spun by hand.

228g shetland and gotland (worsted/DK) - £20

238g British wool (worsted/DK)  -£12

British wool £148g (chunky)  -£10

British wool 295g (chunky) -£15

A one-of-a-kind woven scarf!

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A beautiful handmade scarf woven by local artist Katy Rewston. size approx 140cm x 8cm

Beautiful mosaics made by local crafter M's Mosaics!

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A beautiful mosaic handmade using reclaimed slate and found seaglass suitable for display inside or outside. size approx 20cm x 50cm.

A wedding Ceremony!!

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Yes, we are serious - an incredibly generous offer from the wonderful Georgia Brooker -  but please read the details first!!

As an experienced celebrant registered with The Humanist Society Scotland, and an enthusiastic supporter of the wonderfully inclusive, creative community developing with The Forge,  I’m offering to write and officiate a uniquely personal, legal marriage ceremony, or vow renewal ceremony, within 2025-26, worth £400.  

Because of the legal nature of wedding dates, and to honour existing bookings, a date would need to be mutually agreed before the end of 2024, for a day not currently conflicting with existing commitments. 

Please note that the couple would be required to pay £98 to the Humanist Society Scotland to secure their date and become members of the HSS, and would also cover any significant celebrant travel expenses. Standard legal requirements for marriage would apply, and can be discussed in more detail if needed by contacting [email protected], or visit portal.humanism.Scot/celebrant-profile/georgia-brooker/ to see more about me as a celebrant. 

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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We are offering this beautiful custom hybrid road bike, refurbished and fully serviced by Banff Bikes. Technical bit - 21 speed, 19 inch frame, 28 inch wheels.

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We have 12 skeins of handspun yarn and oh they are so delightful! These are made predominantly from Shetland wool and alpaca (with linen and bamboo in some skeins) and hand dyed using natural dyes. Each skein is different so if you have a preference in terms of colour/material please let us know. These are a steal at only £15 a skein.

Hand painted Duck by Local Artist Issy Angus!!

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Drop Spindle kits made by the lovely Daria of Broken Spoonie

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These home made Drop Spindle kits include a handmade drop spindle, two rolags yellow (tumeric) made of shetland wool, two light blue made from alpaca and instructions to get you started. 

Original artwork by Bryan Angus 'Cullen'

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printed on 300gsm Velin Arche Blanc paper at Peacock Arts in
Aberdeen, overseen by the artist. Edition of 100 only. 1200mm x 400mm
(4ft by 16in), standard price £600 - Reward price £510. Price includes postage and
packing.


Original artwork by Bryan Angus ‘Pennan Spring’. 

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'This print is called and captures that windy chilly day I have experienced too many times in that iconic village. It was inspired by a sketch by Willie Watt, known as thearchitectssketchbook on Instagram. It is a two colour reduction Lino print, 36cm wide and 26cm tall, edition of 75. These prints usually sell for between £150 and £200, so grab yourself a bargain!

£25 gift voucher from fabulous local Jewellery Business Mulder and Willow

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Yours for only £20 - bargain! Mulder and Willow create beautiful and unique Wire Wrapped Jewellery featuring local seagrass and stones.

'What once was' by Elijah Smith

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Delicious print of original artwork by local artist Elijah Louis Smith. A 2022 graduate of Grays, Elijah prides himself in taking an active role within his community. Elijah was one of the SSA new graduate selections for 2022. size A3 Postage included in the price

Print of Original work by Elijah Smith

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'A great complex view on how art requires movement forward away from old context otherwise it's death would be slow and painful'A 2022 graduate of Grays, Elijah prides himself in taking an active role within his community. Elijah was one of the SSA new graduate selections for 2022. size A3 Postage included in the price

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Print of original artwork by local artist Nina Main. Burghead - abstract painting inspired by markings on Burghead harbour wall. Oil on canvas

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Print of original artwork by Nina Main. Aurora at Tarlair - Acrylic on canvas. 

Handmade Silver pendant by local jeweller Nina Main.

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Handmade recycled silver 925 pendant featuring an orange Cubic Zirconia.


Or enter custom amount

Rewards

This project offered rewards

£50 or more

'Two for Joy' print by Bryan Angus

Stunning print by local artist Bryan Angus. 18 by 30cm Price includes postage

£10 or more

£10 Reward

A lovely wee thank you from us in the form of a postcard featuring our lovely logo, an original print by Bryan Angus.

£10 or more

Handspun skein (British wool 148g chunky)

A beautiful handspun skein of British wool.Please note the yarn weight is approximate as these are spun by hand.

£10 or more

Set of 5 greetings cards

5 beautiful greetings cards featuring artwork by fabulous local artist Katy Rewston.

£10 or more

Starblood (signed copy)

Satori would do anything for Star except let her go. When she ends their relationship, he summons a demon to win her back, but the demon, Lilith, has other plans. They are drawn into a magical and violent struggle for survival when Star falls for Lilith and discovers the depths of her own depravity. Can he destroy the demon before it is too late? The Starblood Trilogy is a heady mix of horror and fantasy with bisexual protagonists.

£10 or more

Psychonaught (signed copy)

Satori is young and in love, and he isn’t going to let a little thing like death get in his way. Caught between two worlds, he must face unimaginable horrors, while Lilith, draws him inexorably towards her. Star’s tortured and broken body awaits Satori, but does she really need him to save her? Psychonaut takes us beyond the urban lives of these ill-fated Goths and into worlds full of demons, gods, magic and monsters.

£12 or more

Handspun skein (British wool 295g chunky)

A beautiful handspun skein of British wool.Please note the yarn weight is approximate as these are spun by hand.

£15 or more

Drop Spindle Kit

These home made Drop Spindle kits include a handmade drop spindle, two rolags yellow (tumeric) made of shetland wool, two light blue made from alpaca and instructions to get you started.

£15 or more

Hand spun skein

We have 12 skeins of handspun yarn and oh they are so delightful! These are made predominantly from Shetland wool and alpaca (with linen and bamboo in some skeins) and hand dyed using natural dyes. Each skein is different so if you have a preference in terms of colour/material please let us know. These are a steal at only £15 a skein.

£15 or more

Handspun skein (238g British wool worsted/DK)

A beautiful handspun skein of British wool. Please note the yarn weight is approximate as these are spun by hand.

£20 or more

Rubber Ducky

A lovely wee thank you from us in the form of a postcard featuring out logo, an original print by Bryan Angus - plus a rubber duck with your name on to be displayed in the Forge when building work is complete (plus a matching duck for yourself!)

£20 or more

Mulder and Willow Voucher

A £25 voucher for fabulous local jewellers Mulder and Willow, we're pricing it at only £20 - BARGAIN!

£20 or more

Beautiful Seahorse Mosaic

A beautiful mosaic handmade using reclaimed slate and found seaglass suitable for display inside or outside. size approx 20cm x 50cm.

£20 or more

Beautiful Boat Mosaic

A beautiful mosaic handmade using reclaimed slate and found seaglass suitable for display inside or outside. size approx 20cm x 50cm.

£20 or more

Handspun skein (228g shetland/gotland worsted/DK)

A beautiful handspun skein of British wool. Please note the yarn weight is approximate as these are spun by hand.

£30 or more

Burghead - print of original work by Nina Main

A3 print of original painting by local artist Nina Main Burghead - abstract painting inspired by markings on Burghead harbour wall. Oil on canvas.

£30 or more

Aurora at Tarlair - print of original artwork

A3 print of original artwork by Local artist Nina Main Aurora at Tarlair - acrylic on canvas

£30 or more

What once was

Delicious print of original artwork by local artist Elijah Louis Smith. A 2022 graduate of Grays, Elijah prides himself in taking an active role within his community. Elijah was one of the SSA new graduate selections for 2022. Size A3 Postage included in the price

£30 or more

Original print by Elijah Smith

'A great complex view on how art requires movement forward away from old context otherwise it's death would be slow and painful' A 2022 graduate of Grays, Elijah prides himself in taking an active role within his community. Elijah was one of the SSA new graduate selections for 2022. Size A3 Postage included in the price

£30 or more

Hand knitted set Blue

A simply beautiful hand-knitted set!! Newborn size Hat, Cardigan and Blanket Set handmade from cosy & easy to wash acrylic yarn. Perfect for busy parents! Blanket Approx size 70 x 70cm, great for cribs, cots, car seats buggys and bosies x

£30 or more

Hand knitted set - rainbow

A simply beautiful hand-knitted set!! Newborn size Hat, Cardigan and Blanket Set handmade from cosy & easy to wash acrylic yarn. Perfect for busy parents! Blanket Approx size 70 x 70cm, great for cribs, cots, car seats buggys and bosies x

£75 or more

Hybrid Road bike!

We are offering this beautiful custom hybrid road bike, refurbished and fully serviced by Banff Bikes. Technical bit - 21 speed, 19 inch frame, 28 inch wheels.

£80 or more

Pennan Spring - original artwork by Bryan Angus

This print captures that windy chilly day I have experienced to many times in that iconic village. It was inspired by a sketch by Willie Watt, known as thearchitectssketchbook on Instagram. It is a two colour reduction Lino print, 36cm wide and 26cm tall, edition of 75. These prints usually sell for between £150 and £200, so grab yourself a bargain!

£350 or more

A wedding!!

As an experienced celebrant registered with The Humanist Society Scotland, and an enthusiastic supporter of the wonderfully inclusive, creative community developing with The Forge, I’m offering to write and officiate a uniquely personal, legal marriage ceremony, or vow renewal ceremony, within 2025-26, worth £400. please read details on our project page and/or email [email protected] before purchase

£10 or more

Broken Mirror and other Horrid Tales (signed copy)

Thirteen tales of the macabre from horror author Carmilla Voiez. Meet a confused ghost, a vampire, searching for love, ravenous zombies, and a woman bent on revenge; visit a gateway to hell, a hotel in faery and an abandoned asylum, in this unique collection of stories. Includes the novella Basement Beauty.

£25 or more

Issy Angus duck!

This one-of-a-kind painted duck is just fabulous! There's only one of these, and we're offering him at just £25!!

£35 or more

Hand woven scarf

A beautiful handmade scarf woven by local artist Katy Rewston. size approx 140cm x 8cm

£510 or more

Cullen by Bryan Angus

printed on 300gsm Velin Arche Blanc paper at Peacock Arts in Aberdeen, overseen by the artist. Edition of 100 only. 1200mm x 400mm (4ft by 16in), standard price £600 - Reward price £510. Price includes postage and packing.

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