What is BENCHspace?
Creativity -Community- Craft
BENCHspace is a silversmithing and jewellery workshop that offers you the opportunity to come and make bespoke jewellery in your own unique style.
...because making matters
BENCHspace offers a range of taster sessions, courses and masterclasses to build up your skill set with step-by-step expert tuition, enabling you to spend some creative ‘me’ time in our fully equipped workshop. For all abilities, from absolute beginner to competent jeweller.
Taster sessions are designed for all levels including absolute beginners and are a perfect gift for those special celebrations – birthdays, anniversaries, hen parties, bridal parties, (to make bridesmaid, best man, bride and groom gifts) corporate away days, team building and creative time with friends.
To ensure we continue providing you with the highest quality experience, we’ve updated our pricing to reflect the current market for precious metals. As you may know, silver is in high demand globally—from tech to eco-friendly EVs—which has caused costs to rise. We are committed to using only 100% sustainable, recycled, and hallmark-quality silver, so you can feel great about the beautiful pieces you create. While we always strive to keep our sessions as accessible as possible, this small adjustment helps us maintain the premium, ethical standards you expect from us. We appreciate your support of our small business more than ever!
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Latest News...
Many thanks to Tendring4Growth!
We have been lucky enough to receive a grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund! We are now able to take our workshops mobile to events and fairs. we will be exhibiting at The Tendring Show on July 11th with lots of things to make and show you! Plus other summer fairs so watch our socials for more dates…
If you have a special event planned at a venue or at home and would like us to host a jewellery workshop, get in touch! Perfect for team building events, CPD or a big family event.
Your Expert Instructor
Karen Cooke
“Ready to start your next creative journey? I’m a professional silversmith /jeweller and qualified teacher with over three decades of expertise to share! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maker, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s get making—I can’t wait to see what you create!”
In the last 12 months
Creativity with connection
Join our creative community…
At BENCHspace, we’re so much more than just a place to learn a new skill—we’re a vibrant, supportive community of makers who share a passion for creating beautiful things by hand.
You’ll find that it doesn’t take long to turn a neighbour at the bench into a “bench buddy,” and many of our students love catching up and cheering each other on as they progress through taster sessions and masterclasses together.
We’re here to support you at every stage of your journey, from your very first day to becoming a confident, independent jeweller.
We’d absolutely love to have you in the studio. Come join the BENCHspace family and see where your creativity can take you!
- Enjoy learning in our fully equipped jewellery workshop.
- Each person has their own jewellers’ bench with full set of tools.
- Make your own amazing jewellery to fit perfectly in your own unique style!
Because making matters…
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We offer a range of taster sessions and courses to build up your skill set with step-by-step expert tuition, enabling you to spend some creative ‘you’ time in our fully equipped workshop.
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