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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
February’s From the Bench newsletter focused on growth behind the scenes – from business planning and a branding refresh to exciting developments around expanding into gold collections. With the Harbour Marketplace reopening, upcoming local markets, and new commissions including memorial…
January’s From the Bench newsletter reflected on the quieter pace of seasonal business after Christmas – a time for rest, reflection, and planning for the year ahead. We shared updates on setting up a new home studio, recent wedding ring…