A new creative studio is setting up shop on a high street in south Bristol with the help of a grant from Bristol City Council. New jewellery-making space, Silver and Steel Studios, is hoping to break down some of the boundaries of the craft and create an accessible, welcoming space for the community.
Studio owner Bethany Morton started her jewellery-making journey just five years ago. She has taken over the lease of the empty unit on February 10 in between Preserve and Greggs, a site previously home to a convenience store.
Funding for Bethany's first permanent site was made possible through the council's Vacant Commercial Property Grant scheme as part of its city centre and high streets recovery and renewal programme. The council has allocated £1.3 million to support small businesses, sole traders, charities, community interest companies (CICs) and arts and culture groups.
