Rental Opportunities

"Hot Bench" for jewellery making, by window, and view of wee workshop showing tools and table

Hot Bench

The jewellery Hot Bench is rentable by the half day, day, or week to experienced jewellery makers. It is situated in our main Jewellery Workshop and has access to hand tools, rolling mill, ring stretcher, kiln, draw-bench, Seivert torch, microweld, and more! We also have space in our wee workshop, The Stewart Studio, if you need a bit more room.

Get in touch if you have any questions and see the price list below which includes different rates for different equipment used. Discounts for new graduates and students.

Email us to book at doubledoorstudios.dundee@gmail.com

Half a Day (3.5hrs)Full Day (7h)Week (5 days out of 7)
Bench OnlyUse of a jewellers bench with peg, light and a chair.£22£28£100
Bench PlusAbove plus hand tools, pendant motor and access to soldering area with a Seivert torch, pickle.£28£38£130
Bench Plus PlusAbove with access to shared workshop tools - rolling mill, hammers, ring stretcher, micro-weld, ultrasonic cleaner, polishing equipment (inc. barrel tumbler, electromagnetic tumbler, polishing motor*).£34
(£28 if own hand tools and pendant motor used)
£50
(£38 if own hand tools and pendant motor used)
£160
(£130 if own hand tools and pendant motor used)
SpecialsElectric kiln (up to 1100°C), photo-etching equipment and materials (within reason), extra desk space.Add £10 to the chosen option aboveAdd £12 to the chosen option aboveAdd £32 to the chosen option above
Supported BenchAdditional support/advice in the workshop from a resident jeweller.Add £40 to the chosen option aboveAdd £80 to the chosen option aboven/a
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*Small selection of mops and polishing compounds available.
Some burrs and consumables will be available for purchase but it is better to bring your own.

Room For Rent

We have one whole room currently for rent which would suit a variety of artistic purposes. It makes a lovely studio for one, but also big enough to be shared.

  • Approx 15m2 (162 sq ft)
  • South facing window so nice and bright
  • Right now it’s got some stuff in it, or it could be empty, or we could negotiate if you wanted to use some of the stuff
  • You can do anything you want to walls
  • Currently features a draped wall with interesting layers of beautiful old wallpaper behind the curtain
  • Use of the Exhibition Room to showcase your work and meet customers
  • £212 per month (discounted price due to strange wall/ceiling) , plus share of electricity (about £35 per month), on a rolling monthly lease agreement
  • Price includes access to WiFi and share of business water rates
  • Plus access to studio sundries such as cleaning products, first aid kit, toilet roll, and other fun shared things like a vacuum cleaner and printers (inkjet and laser!)

Get in touch to arrange a viewing, or for a chat to find out more about being part of the Double Door Studios Team!