A Creative Community for Aspiring & Experienced Jewelers

providing personalized instruction, tools, & workspaces

PRIVATE BENCHES AVAILABLE!

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OUR MISSION

The Bench aims to provide personalized instruction, tools, and workspaces to aspiring and experienced jewelers in Rhode Island.

Bring your own project ideas and work at your own pace under a master jeweler to create one-of-a-kind pieces to wear, sell, or gift!

Our Open Studio is open to beginners and experts alike by appointment.

Inquire below to reserve your spot today!

WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE LESSONS

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April 22, 2023, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Check out this amazing jewelry technology. Learn how to weld with an Orion Pulse Arc welder and begin creating and assembling new pieces. Read More »

April 28, 2023, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a evening of talks, tools, and tinkering. Visiting jeweler Melissa Muir is at The Bench discussing tool maintenance and jewelry. Read More »

April 29, 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for a special weekend jewelry workshop. Practice soldering, stone setting and fabrication with visiting artist Melissa Muir. Read More »

May 6, 2023, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Make your own personalized sterling silver ring and experience the process of jewelry making in our sample workshop. No experience necessary Read More »

May 9, 2023, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Great introduction to jewelry making and stone setting. Make your own pendant or a gift for some one special! Read More »

May 9, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A great introduction to jewelry making and working with sterling silver. Create a unique pair of stud earrings for yourself or as a gift! Read More »

May 10, 2023, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Great introduction to wax carving! Design and carve your own ring and have it cast in bronze or silver. No experience necessary. Read More »

PRIVATE LESSONS

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SHARED WORKSPACES

Open Studio

Currently our drop-in Open Studio access is unavailable. If you are interested in renting time by the hour, please email or call us to book a time.

By the Hour

$15

Drop in and pay only for the hours you use

By the Day

$60

Pre-pay for 6 hours and get 2 hours free

Are you a student? Inquire below about our special student rates!

Private Benches

24/7 Keyed Access

Starting at $150 p/ month

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Rent a private bench for your growing jewelry practice!

Private Lessons

Personalized Instruction

$90 per hour (+ materials)

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Custom lessons scheduled at your convenience

OUR STUDIO

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CUSTOM METAL WORK

Interested in custom metal work?

Learn more about our in-house production, design and repair services through McMillan Metals.

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