Creating a Real-Life Jewellery Community (podcast episode)
In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making and how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel, a creative community hub for jewellers.
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193: Creating a Real-Life Jewellery Community
With Bethany May from Silver & Steel Studios and Elin Horgan
In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making and how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel, a creative community hub for jewellers.
Bethany talks about her ambition to create a sustainable creative community by providing a platform for local independent designers, offering workshops for the public, and providing studio space for jewellers to work and learn together. Silver and Steel Studios is a real labour of love. Bethany emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for artists to thrive and grow, drawing inspiration from her experiences in other creative industries. Despite the challenges of setting up a physical studio, Bethany highlights the positive response from the local community and the value of networking and social media in promoting her venture.
If you love the idea of creating or being a part of a jeweller community, this episode is for you!
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about Silver & Steel
A unique jewellery studio, in the heart of Bristol. Silver & Steel connects the jewellery making industry with those who love quality, sustainable jewellery and design.
A Contemporary Jewellery Gallery and Workshop space with a twist. Set up by Bristol based jeweller Bethany May Silver, Silver & Steel aims to make the jewellery industry more accessible. We have created a custom built space for jewellery making and are using it to platform local independent designers, introduce people to the craft and create a space for local makers to work and learn together. Silver & Steel values community, accessibility and sustainability. We have resident designers using the studio who make and sell their work on site. We also offer pay as you go studio access to silversmiths and jewellers in the Bristol area. Members of the public can come along and learn about making jewellery by signing up for a workshop, and you can shop for unique, ethically made independent jewellery right here in store.
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