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New jewellery-making studio opens
A new silversmithing and jewellery-making studio has opened in south Bristol.
Silver & Steel has opened in a former sportswear shop on East Street in Bedminster, with a mission to build a sustainable creative community and share the joy the jewellery.
The space is owned by Bethany Morton, who has been silversmithing around full-time work for the last six years.
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“I wanted to bring jewellers and silversmiths together by providing a space for sharing ideas, learning, and improving our craft,” said the 31-year-old who lives in Knowle West.
“By doing so, we can make the industry more accessible and share our knowledge with others.”
Bethany Morton has opened a new jewellery-making studio in Bedminster, south Bristol – photo: Charlie Watts
Bethany, whose previous job was managing and developing tattoo studios, now runs Silver & Steel full-time.
The space, which she has opened through the council’s vacant commercial property grant scheme, includes private studios for resident makers, a shared workshop space and a gallery.
It also runs classes such as ring and pendant making for various levels including beginners.
Silver & Steel has includes private studios for resident makers, a shared workshop space and a gallery – photo: Charlie Watts
Bethany added: “I want it to become a really vibrant, useful space for the community of Bedminster and the jewellery-making community in Bristol.
“I want to bring everyone together and elevate the profile of the jewellery-making community in Bristol.
“It’s a really empowering and elemental craft; it’s physical and messy, but then you create something really beautiful at the end.”
Main photo: Silver & Steel
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