Creative Inspiration Workshop: Arts & Crafts Archive to Object with The London Silver Vaults
- Date
- 11 Feb 2026 · 1:30PM - 5:30PM
- Price
- £30 (10 places)
- Venue
- The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London EC1M 5AD and The London Silver Vaults, London WC2A 1QS
- Programme type
- Workshops
‘Arts & Crafts’ design aimed to be beautiful, useful, and change the world for the better. Join this immersive workshop to explore the iconic design movement. The event combines a unique hands-on experience engaging with rare archival material from the Goldsmiths’ Company Library and Archive, followed by a guided tour of the renowned London Silver Vaults, where there will be an opportunity to handle a range of Arts & Crafts movement silver.
The workshop begins at the Goldsmiths’ Centre with the exploration of original archive material, including design drawings, workbooks, and workshop ephemera which reveal the ideas, techniques, and makers at the heart of the Arts & Crafts tradition. Staff from the Goldsmiths’ Company Library will introduce key themes and highlight notable artists and craft practices represented in the collection.
After taking inspiration from the archive material, the group will walk together to The London Silver Vaults hidden beneath Chancery Lane. Discover the largest selection of fine antique, modern and contemporary silverware for sale in the world with a guided tour of the vaults, which houses over 25 specialist dealers. The tour will be followed by an object handling session, offering a rare opportunity to closely examine pieces from the Arts & Crafts Movement and works inspired by it.
There will be a chance to draw, photograph and handle objects throughout the day.
Image: Edwardian Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Teapot. © The London Silver Vaults
What are The London Silver Vaults?
Hidden beneath Chancery Lane, in the heart of London’s jewellery and traditional silversmithing district, The London Silver Vaults is the home of silver shopping. Open to the public, it boasts the largest selection of fine antique, modern and contemporary silverware for sale in the world. This destination is a treasure trove of beautifully crafted silver and silver-plated wares dating from the 1600s to the present day.
To find out more visit www.silvervaultslondon.com
FAQs:
Please feel free to bring your own drawing materials – a notebook and pencils (as you will be handling collection objects, it is not possible to use pens for drawing or taking notes).
The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton street, London EC1M 5AD
The London Silver Vaults, 53-64 Chancery Ln, London WC2A 1QS.
Yes, both the Goldsmiths’ Centre and The London Silver Vaults are fully wheelchair accessible.
We are committed to making our training programmes and events as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you have any access requirements, please inform us as early as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements. While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, advance notice is essential to ensure we can provide appropriate support.
To discuss your requirements when booking tickets for our Goldsmiths’ Centre programmes, please contact us at boxoffice@goldsmiths-centre.org
