The Studio
Studio Space for Jewellers
We have different ways you can access Silver & Steel to suit each stage of your jewellery making career.
Permanent Bench Rental
Have you been looking for a space to work from? We have 5 Jewellers benches in our custom built studio space available to rent on long term contracts. Perfect for all levels of jewellery making and silversmithing. You have access to the communal tools and equipment as well as other in-house opportunities and benefits.
Our Full Time and Part-time options are currently full but get in touch to join a waitlist.
Daily Studio Access
We call it ‘Tool Hire’. It’s like hot-desking for jewellers.
Come and use our equipment, work with like minded creatives, process your scrap and have a space to create.
Accessing the Studio costs £30 for a half day session, or £35 if your session includes casting or laser welding activities.
Sessions run from 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm
Once you enquire below you will join the community mailing list and will be contacted for an induction and will then be able to start booking your sessions.
Hire The Space for your own workshops & Events
Have you been thinking about trying out your own workshops or idea? Struggling to find the perfect venue or not ready to invest in all the extra tools yourself?
We are the only bespoke jewellery studio you can book for private hire so if you have an idea get in touch and we can make it happen.
Prices start at £50 for 3 hour workshops. You must have Public Liability Insurance in place.
Enquire
FAQ’s: Do I need to be a professional jeweller?
Absolutely not! We welcome all levels and abilities. It’s your studio space to learn and work in. If you have any questions about the tools and equipment please ask!
Can I bring my own tools?
Yes, you can bring tools with you, or you can use ours. If you’re a resident we’re also happy to change some of the equipment to suit your needs.
What people are saying
“Flexible space, available when I am. Friendly fellow silversmiths who share their experiece and crafting knowledge. A gallery for completed work. A fantastic owner with a brilliant vision for all aspects of jewellery, jewellery making and spreading the word of jewellery!”
“I love working out of the Silver & Steel Studio space as it is somewhere that I can shut the door on life and really concentrate on my creative process. Everything I need is there, either at my own bench, or the shared bench which has the communal tools that are available for all to access. Since I have become a part of this community I have learned so much from my fellow studio makers. Every single person that I have met has something unique and important to share, and with this comes a belief in myself, and my creativity, that is really hard to find when working in a vacuum with no outside input.
What Beth has designed and put in place at Silver & Steel Studios is a vibrant, exciting and nurturing workshop and gallery which is accessible to all. Beth is a powerhouse whose enthusiasm and energy is contagious and truly inspirational.”
“Silver and Steel is such an exciting addition to Bristol and I feel very lucky to be part of it. This space has been such a huge part of my settling back into Bristol after time abroad and finding my community – I feel grounded and at home here. It’s been the space where I have gained confidence and launched my jewellery business and it has given me the opportunity to start teaching which has also been amazing.
As a jeweller it is a really unique space that is hard to find, in that it offers several things: benches for hire with access to larger tools that can be hard to have at home as they take up space or are very expensive; the gallery and shop through which we can sell our work; the possibility to teach and also attend workshops; and to be part of groups of engaged contemporary jewellers. Something I struggled with previously in Bristol was a lack of a community around jewellery. With the gallery exhibitions, talks, CPD workshops and the resident community I have found a space to learn, grow and have super geeky conversations about all things contemporary jewellery and life!”