193. Creating a Real-Life Jewellery Community with Elin Horgan & Bethany from Silver + Steel Studios

In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making, detailing how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel. Bethany discusses 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. She emphasizes the importance of fostering 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.   Silver and Steel Jewellery Studio on the web Silver and Steel Jewellery Studio on Instagram   Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group   Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook