Cooksongold x FORGE Graduate Residency 2027–2028

Deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026
Location: FORGE, Hatton Garden, London

One emerging jeweller will win a funded year at FORGE’s professional workshop in Hatton Garden, with tools, silver, photography and an exhibition at the end.

FORGE and Cooksongold have teamed up to offer a 12-month residency for an early-career jeweller. The successful maker will receive a funded part-time bench membership at FORGE, giving them a day a week in a professional jewellery workshop in the heart of London’s jewellery quarter.

What the residency includes

A funded 12-month part-time bench membership at FORGE, one day a week
A Bench Essentials tool kit
100g of sterling silver
Professional photography
Access to industry networking opportunities
The chance to exhibit a new collection at FORGE in February 2028, as the workshop celebrates its fifth birthday

Who can apply

UK-based jewellery graduates and emerging makers who completed their education, or equivalent structured training, in the 2023/24 academic year or later.

Key dates

Applications close: Sunday 1 November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Residency begins: Monday 18 January 2027