Workbench and equipment hire
Would you like to spend time jewellery making but don't have the tools or space? Why not hire a desk with The Silver Bird. You will have all the access to a range of high quality tools and machines to help you create your own jewellery masterpieces!
Choose from three arrangements to suit your needs
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Independant hot-bencher
£25 per day
You are a competent jewellery maker, who have completed an intermediate or advanced jewellery making class or qualification, and require just space and equipment. You would like access to tools, equipment and space on a day by day basis. Availability between 9.30am -5.30pm on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays.
Supported hot-bencher
£50 per day
Suitable for those who have completed a beginner or returner jewellery course and are competent with soldering, forming, polishing etc but need a little guidance here or these. Please note that this is not a tutored session, and you will be working mostly independently with supervision and advice.
Monthly rental
£175
You are a competent jewellery maker, who have completed an intermediate or advanced jewellery making class or qualification, and require just space and equipment. You would like access to tools, equipment and space. Unlimited access to workspace on between 9.30am -5.30pm on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays.
Clean and comfortable working environment
Jewellery making can be a risky and messy business! With full risk assessments and daily cleaning, my studio offers you a safe and clean working environment to bring your jewellery to life. I will be available at all times if you are unsure about any aspect of health and safety. My studio is fully insulated and heated ready for your arrival, with toilet and refreshments available. Music whilst you work can be provided!
A range of general tools with health and safety induction
A range of tools are available for shaping, bending, cutting and piercing, adding texture, forming, forging, soldering and polishing. More specialist tools e.g. for wax carving, anticlastic raising etc can be requested in advance of your session. Consumables such as bulllion, solder pallions/paste, abrasive papers and rouge can be purchased. I will give you a complimentary health and safety induction (or covered in all of my courses) so that you can work with peace of mind.
Specialist equipment for rolling and polishing
A rolling mill and electrical polishing equipment can create amazing high quality jewellery, and cut time in making, meaning you can make more jewellery! But.... it can be very expensive to buy, so I have done it for you! All my equipment is well looked after, regularly serviced and included in the cost of hiring a space in my studio.