Our Partners
The Hamilton & Inches Craft Academy is supported by a number of prestigious Scottish businesses and charities including the Edinburgh College of Art, the Scottish Goldsmiths Trust and more. Find out more about our partners and the vital work they do to further the future of craft in Scotland.
Edinburgh College of Art
We are proud of our long standing relationship with the Edinburgh College of Art, who Sir Robert Kirk Inches, our founder, was heavily involved with in the 1900s. Our academy has taken roots from our yearly internship with the college. Our most recent graduate is Ruth Page (pictured).
EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART
Scottish Goldsmiths Trust
The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust supports and promotes the education, art and craft of Scotland's gold and silversmithing heritage and trade. We are proud to work with them on a number of projects and of their support for the Hamilton & Inches Craft Academy.
SCOTTISH GOLDSMITHS TRUSTEdinburgh Assay Office
The Edinburgh Assay Office is one of four which remain in the United Kingdom. They are responsible for the authentication and hallmarking of the precious metal and silverware items we create.
EDINBURGH ASSAY OFFICE
Craft Scotland
Craft Scotland is the national development agency supporting makers and promoting craft. They also manage the Inches Carr Trust Bursary which we are proud to be involved with.
CRAFT SCOTLAND
Current Opportunities
Every year, we run two jewellery making internship programmes in January and July. Open to third year students studying a relevant degree at a Scottish University, the programme offers you practical experience working at a jeweller and silversmith with over 156 years experience. Your internship will offer first hand access to learn from our silversmiths, goldsmiths, hand-engravers, polishers and wider team. Explore our current opportunities.
8 Week Silversmith Internship 2
DESCRIPTION:
If you are a third-year student studying a BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing course at a Scottish University, you can apply for an 8-12 week paid internship in silversmithing culminating in a £1500 grant.
Duration:
8 – 12 weeks (flexible)
Internship Period:
July
Application Deadline:
31st May 2022
Required Qualifications:
Third year student studying relevant degree
8 Week Silversmith Internship 1
DESCRIPTION:
If you are a third-year student studying a BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing course at a Scottish University, you can apply for an 8-12 week paid internship in silversmithing culminating in a £1500 grant.
Duration:
8 – 12 weeks (flexible)
Internship Period:
July
Application Deadline:
Closed
Required Qualifications:
Third year student studying relevant degree
Apprentice polisher
Description:
It takes years of experience and lots of practice to ensure each item is perfectly finished, without losing its unique character. This is a rare and unique opportunity to learn from our Master Polisher and some of the finest craftspeople in the UK.
Duration:
4 years
Requirements:
Aged 16+ and eligible to work in the UK. Must be fluent in written and verbal English.
Remuneration:
Living wage salary
Deadline:
Closed
Learn More About H&I
For over 156 years Hamilton & Inches’ talented craftspeople have passed their knowledge and skills from one generation to the next. Find out more about how we help keep craft alive in Scotland.
“We always welcome the opportunity to highlight the importance of our artisans and workshops. With craftmanship at the heart of our operations, we are proud to support future craft makers in the early stages of their careers.” - Victoria Houghton, CEO
Our Craftspeople
From silversmiths to sensational hand-engravers, find out more about the craftspeople who make Hamilton & Inches what it is. Residing in the workshops of 87 George Street, their workshops and skillset are as unique as our 156-year old business.
OUR CRAFTSPEOPLECraft Your Future
Hamilton & Inches has been helping people craft their future since 1866. Find out more about our team and life at H&I and how our Craft Academy can help develop your skills further.
