Members' Area Menu Calling all emerging jewellery and silversmithing business - Setting Out applications are now open The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London is now inviting applications from jewellery and silversmithing startups for the next cohort (2018) of its business incubation programme – Setting Out. Now in its 6th year, this intensive year-long initiative, delivered by a dedicated team of business and creative specialists, is focused on equipping up to 8 exceptionally talented craftspeople with business, design and product development skills. As a member of the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s community, participants gain access to modern shared studio space and fully equipped workshops in a central London location. The programme helps participants to transition from the bench through the development of their own business plan, the production of a product range and support on how to take it successfully to market. Setting Out’s most recent cohort is already starting to make waves in the industry, with Leonid Dementiev, Jessica Pass and Lukas Grewenig showcasing their collections for the first time at Goldsmiths’ Fair through the Graduate Bursary Scheme. Other alumni have gone on to feature their collections at UK and international shows including London Fashion Week, International Jewellery London, Dazzle Oxo Tower and Inhorgenta Munich. Emily Bedford, Setting Out alumnus 2016 – 2017 explains: “Setting Out has completely and utterly changed everything for me and my business. It is very intensive and there’s a lot to do. I thought I would arrive, get support and have a base for the business, but it is more immersive.” This year’s Setting Out incubation programme runs from 10 September 2018 – 23 August 2019. Applicants for Setting Out must complete an application form and are assessed based on the strength of their written proposal, creative work and career development plans. Full details and application forms are available here and must be submitted by Sunday 8 July 2018. #SettingOut More like this All items 30 Nov 21 The Goldsmiths' Centre puts six early career fine jewellers in the spotlight through the Getting Started: Stars in the Making initiative Read more 4 Nov 21 The Goldsmiths’ Centre initiates Community Advisory Group with industry and equity representatives Read more 21 Oct 21 The Goldsmiths’ Company supports largest cohort of apprentices since 2016 to enter the industry Read more 21 Sep 21 Foundation Programme 2021-22 trainees take their first steps into jewellery-making and silversmithing Read more Sign up to our newsletter Stay in touch and hear about our upcoming courses, events, exhibitions and latest exciting news. © Copyright 2021 The Goldsmiths’ Centre Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Statement Connect with us The Goldsmiths' Centre is a charity founded by the Goldsmiths' Company