August’s From the Bench newsletter shared a very real look at shop life – including the importance of slowing down when running a busy seasonal business, alongside some exciting progress with the new jewellery-making workshops. This month also featured a recent Folkelife interview, the first wedding ring workshop in the new shop, and details of…

July’s From the Bench newsletter celebrated the first month in the new shop, from a joyful friends-and-family opening evening to settling into full retail life and welcoming a steady stream of visitors, commissions and repairs. This month also shared the return of jewellery-making workshops, some lovely local press and photography, and the launch of the…

June’s From the Bench newsletter followed the whirlwind transformation from harbour hut to a new shop at 65 The Old High Street. From moving years of tools, furniture and equipment out of storage to painting, building a reclaimed shop counter and adding the finishing touches, it has been a busy few weeks preparing for opening…

May’s From the Bench newsletter shared some very exciting news – the next chapter for the business is officially underway with plans for a brand new jewellery shop and workshop space in Folkestone’s Creative Quarter! This month reflected on the journey from harbour hut to bricks-and-mortar shop, the return of jewellery making workshops, and an…

April’s From the Bench newsletter welcomed the return of sunnier days at Folkestone Harbour, alongside exciting updates including a feature interview with Folklife, the relaunch of personalised imprint jewellery, and meaningful bespoke commissions using sentimental heirloom pieces. This month also marked the return of jewellery making workshops in Folkestone, with plans already underway for future…

March’s From the Bench newsletter reflected the return of busier days at the Harbour as the season begins to pick up, along with updates from Curio in Sandgate and recent commissions, including striking gemstone rings and sentimental jewellery repairs. This month also shared a simple jewellery cleaning guide, a look behind the scenes at restoration…