Workshops and Studios
Are you looking for a workshop or studio to rent in London near Hatton Garden? Over 100 makers and businesses call the Goldsmiths’ Centre home. By joining us, you will be able to access purpose-built, self-contained workshops at affordable rates to hone your craft, push boundaries of creativity and access all suppliers you need on your doorstep.
What are the benefits?
If you are a jeweller, silversmith or working in the allied industries, you may be looking for a space to grow your business. Only a 3 minute walk from Farringdon station and London's renowned jewellery quarter, we offer individuals units to rent, so that we can all take our next steps as part of a supportive community.
Our workshops start from 7m² with the largest at 63m² and extend over three floors in our purpose-built extension. Typically, you can rent these on a one year contract to a five-year lease, subject to terms and conditions.
As part of our creative community, you will receive these benefits:
- 24-hour security so that you can work the hours that suit you, including weekends.
- Access to facilities purpose-built for jewellers, silversmiths and allied industry practitioners, enabling you to conduct secure B2B activities all under one roof.
- Blank canvas workshop to set up your own furniture and fittings.
- Phone and data lines supplied ready for connection with service provider.
- Your own mailbox and postal address registered at the Goldsmiths’ Centre.
- The opportunity to seek inspiration, a sounding board, a friendly chat or in-house services from craftspeople on your doorstep.
- 20% discount in our on-site café, Bench – a great place to meet clients or get your lunch.
- Invites to network with fellow community members and the wider industry, including special previews, private parties, short courses and events.
- The chance to give back through sharing ideas, skills, resources and formative experiences with the next generation of craftspeople and start-up businesses, ensuring the trade's continued relevance and long-term health. Anyone renting space at the Goldsmiths’ Centre contributes financially to our charity's training programmes and activities.
Do I need to meet particular criteria to apply?
Renting a workshop or studio at the Goldsmiths' Centre will help you to practice your craft as part of a supportive community throughout the year.
To apply, you must:
- operate as a full-time business working within the fields of design or manufacture precious metals (goldsmithing), jewellery, silversmithing or the allied industries.
- have run your business for at least 5 years to apply for a workshop (large unit) and at least 3 years to apply or a studio (small unit).
- be a full resident in the UK.
- be able to demonstrate the quality of your design, service and execution of your work.
- be able to demonstrate a robust and resilient business model.
- contibute in-kind skills, expertise or services to support the overall charitable mission of the Goldsmiths' Centre.
How do I apply for a workshop?
All our workshops and studios are currently occupied. To be added to our waiting list, please scroll down and complete the online form. You will be notified and sent an application form via email as soon as a suitable space becomes available.
Interested in a co-working space? If you are looking to rent a bench, desk and secure meeting room on a flexible basis at the Goldsmiths' Centre, contact us about Gold Membership by filling in the register interest form.
Got more questions?
To find out more about the application criteria and process, read our Guidelines below:
Register Interest in our Workshops and Studios
If you would like more information about our workshops and studios, please call 020 7566 7650, email info@goldsmiths-centre.org or complete this online form. You will then be added to our waiting list and you will be notified and sent an application form via email as soon as a suitable space becomes available.