BENCH RENTAL
IF YOU HAVE JEWELLERY MAKING EXPERIENCE BUT WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVING ACCESS TO A FULLY EQUIPPED SILVERSMTIHING STUDIO, JOIN US AT ORCHARD JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
Studio Access
When You Need It
Are you a jewellery maker looking for a fully equipped professional workshop to take your work to the next level? At Orchard Jewellery Workshop, we offer flexible, untutored bench rental sessions for jewellery makers who wish to work on their projects in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why Choose Our Bench Rental?
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Access to Professional Tools: Enjoy full access to our expansive selection of high-quality tools and equipment, please see the full list below.
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Inspiring Environment: Work alongside fellow creatives in a warm and welcoming environment. We have a huge range of resources and sample pieces to spark your creativity.
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Independent Practice: Our untutored bench rental sessions allow you to explore your creativity without formal instruction. Ideal for those who are ready to work independently.
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Induction Provided: Your first booking includes a comprehensive studio and health and safety induction, ensuring you feel comfortable and knowledgeable about using our facilities.
Flexible Rental Options:
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Morning Sessions: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for just £35
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Afternoon Sessions: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM for only £35
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Full-Day Rental: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM for only £65!
Plus, we offer discounts for block bookings, making it easier for you to secure your workspace and schedule time in our studio!
Book Your Session Today!
Contact us today to check availability and reserve your bench rental session.
Workshop Tools & Facilities
Orchard Jewellery Workshop has some of the best jewellery silversmithing facilities in South West England! During Kim's own jewellery education, she often became frustrated and was left feeling like she had spent the majority of her time in class waiting to use tools and equipment. Because of this, Kim has always been passionate that students should have ready access to everything they need to take part in their course and optimise their learning. Regular students always joke, "What have you bought now?!"​​
Here's a list of a few of our facilities. If you are looking to use something not listed below, please get in touch.​
We Have
A WELL EQUIPPED STUDIO FOR ALL YOUR JEWELLERY MAKING NEEDS
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12 Jewellers benches with bench tools​
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Communal table that seats up to 10​​​​​​​​​
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2 Soldering hearths and 12 individual soldering setups
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Casting hearth for sand, cuttlefish and organic casting
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Gold & silver recycling facilities, & range of ingot moulds
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3 Rolling mills for sheet metal, wire and texturing
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Draw table and plates - Ring stretcher and reducer
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2 Foredom and 10 additional rotary tools
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2 Barrel polishers & 2 bench polishers
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3 Heavy duty benches for hammering, stamping etc
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Large selection of mandrels, formers, blocks & stamps
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Large, height adjustable workbench
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Ultrasonic cleaner - Etching equipment
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Wax carving tools - Metal clay tools
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Kiln for metal clay and small scale work
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+ Much More
Workshop Accessibility
The studio is light and airy with a range of work areas, heights and seating options to meet most needs, including mobility aid users.
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The White Elephant Cafe is usually open Monday - Saturday and there are tea/coffee making facilities and a range of refreshments available in the studio, including access to a microwave, crockery and utensils.
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The studio has free on-site and on-street parking, including disabled parking close to the studio entrance.​ The studio has a large barn door as an accessible entrance and previous students who use wheelchairs have been able to navigate their chairs through the internal doors to the shared space which includes a kitchen and two toilets with mobility rails. However as each persons needs are different, please don't hesitate to get in touch for specific information and thruway/door measurements.
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Ear defenders and a selection of reading glasses and magnification aids are available.
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A selection of alternative tools and adaptions which can help with things like dexterity, grip and fine motor skills are available for anyone who wishes to use them.
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We strive to adapt our tuition to each individual's needs and preferences, while covering a range of learning styles. Tuition is usually a mix of live demos, verbal instruction, and accompanying step by step picture handouts with plenty of time for questions and 1-1 support. We also have a large studio library and online resources.
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Our core studio team are all experienced in neurodiversity and the studio offers breakout areas and quiet spaces for anyone who needs.
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We aim to provide a fun, accessible, welcoming and inspiring experience for all.​​​
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If you have any questions or would like to arrange a studio visit, please get in touch.
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Workshop Directions
Make it with Kim - Orchard Workshop
The Kingswood Estate, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB
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*Please Note: Do not rely on the studio postcode as it often directs people to John Cabot School with which we have no affiliation or access way. The full directions can be found below.
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Orchard Workshop is the one-story white building located at the back of The Kingswood Estate. The main estate is built in a horseshoe configuration, so to reach Orchard Workshop, you need to walk around the back of the main horseshoe building.
Follow route C as indicated on the map below, to cut between the buildings. Turn right and keep walking around the back of the main building. You will see a rank of white garages on your left, then disabled parking.
Keep walking through the green metal gate and follow the path around to the right. You will see the white barn doors of Orchard Workshop in front of you.
The main entrance is at the front of the workshop.
Please note that while you can also cut through the estate's reception, this entrance may not be accessible outside of regular business hours.
If you require assistance, please contact Kim on 07734 805250 or ask at The Estates main reception for Orchard Workshop.
Alternatively, you can use the What3Words app ///tend.locate.seated
How To Contact Us
The best way to contact us is by Email, or the contact form below. As a full-time tutor, Kim is often unable to answer the phone. However, she is always happy to arrange a phone or studio appointment if you would like to discuss things in person. You will find the answers to our most common questions here.
Address - By Appointment Only
Make it with Kim - Orchard Workshop, The Kingswood Estate, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB​
*Please Note: Do not rely on the studio postcode as it often directs people to John Cabot School with which we have no affiliation or access way. The full directions can be found above.
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07734 805250 - please note, Kim is often unable to answer the phone due to her teaching commitments. Unless she is expeciting you, if you would like to get in touch via phone, text is best.
Opening Hours -
By Appointment Only
Mon - Fri
Saturday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please note: Visits are strictly by appointment only. We do not have a reception or waiting area, and as a full-time tutor, I am unable to welcome visitors without a pre-arranged appointment.