The Past Lives of a Jewellery Workshop: A Unique Tour of Pruden and Smith's Workshop and Gallery
2 South Street, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8UQ
In celebration of the Heritage Open Days 2025 theme of Architecture, this unique tour will focus on the diverse history of Pruden and Smith's Victorian gallery and workshop building.
2 South Street Ditchling has had many uses during its lifetime, built on the site of the former poor house, it has been everything from a butcher’s shop to an Arts and Crafts printing press. During your tour you will learn the story behind clues to the building’s history such as the decorative grills above the windows; discover what exhibit from Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft used to be housed in the now workshop area; and see contemporary goldsmiths at work handcrafting Pruden and Smith’s Sussex landscape inspired designs in recycled gold and platinum.
For this year’s festival, Pruden and Smith will also be hosting an exhibition of Jewellery by a guest maker, Susan Jane Dunford. Suzy has been working with Pruden and Smith since 2010 and currently lives near San Francisco where she works remotely co-ordinating Pruden and Smith’s annual events such as Art in Ditchling.
Her jewellery is inspired by architecture and features miniature silver designs that represent iconic building types from the English landscape, including a beach hut, a lighthouse, and even a tiny birdhouse!
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Monday 15 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Thursday 18 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Friday 19 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10:30-16:30, 30 minutes
Location & directions
2 South Street, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8UQ
- Directions:
- On the crossroads at the centre of Ditchling. Free parking in the village car park.
- Contact on day:
- Rebecca Smith
- Telephone number:
- +441273846338
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Book via our website. Alternatively you can book via phone, email, or in-person.
- Booking telephone number:
- +441273846338
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://appt.link/pruden-and-smith/workshop-tour-LJgUx1sM-H6sGNVZv-0EYRGjcV/
- Booking opens:
- 30 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Access restrictions: there are 2 steps to enter gallery, the workshops are located in the basement and are only accessible via staircase. For more information please feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
