Expression of Interest  is now open for LOUPE.

Thank you for expressing an interest in LOUPE which is an exciting and valuable opportunity for designer-makers and craftsmen and women looking for affordable workspace and retail opportunities in Hatton Garden - London’s world renowned, historic Jewellery Quarter.

LOUPE is a new venture founded by Amanda Mansell, due to open late 2019 / early 2020. It will offer affordable jewellery bench space, and a range of skills and business support activities uniquely delivered through a retail environment, providing selling opportunities for designer-makers and craftsmen and women who are the beating heart of Hatton Garden.
 
The premises will undergo a major full refit with support from Camden Council to bring the space back to affordable use, specifically for Jewellers in Hatton Garden.
 
The Hatton Garden BID is also extremely supportive and sees an absolute need for such a project to ensure that every opportunity is given to retain craftsmanship, talent and creativity within Hatton Garden. It also offers potential opportunities to forge even stronger links with the jewellery industry and wider business community  (www.hatton-garden.london)
 
Please can you express your interest by answering the questions below.  Some are designed to give you the option to let us know what you feel would be useful and beneficial to you at your stage in business.  We look forward to hearing from you!

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* 1. Are you interested in the Bench package?
Price: TBC on registration of interest. 
Package Includes:
  • Good size bench with individual storage
  • Communal access to equipment including laser welder, polishing motor, rolling mill, ultrasonic.
  • Gas and oxygen torches at all benches
  • Small individual safe
  • Access to a larger safe
  • Communal private meeting space for client meetings
  • Jewellery showcase in retail space
  • Access to business support and mentoring
  • Access to trade talks
  • Access to 'ask the expert' for technical advice
  • Access to making demonstrations
  • Business networking events for designer-makers and craftsmen/women
  • Discounted tickets to specialist talks
  • Representation on website (if taking a showcase)
  • Inclusion in the wider LOUPE PR and marketing campaign
  • Involvement in pop-up showcases (where applicable)
  • Wi-Fi and all bills
  • 24 hour access 7 days per week

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* 2. Are you interested in the monthly pop-up Showcase package?
Price: TBC on registration of interest
Package includes:
  • Your own individual showcase
  • No comission taken on sales
  • Representation on website
  • Inclusion in the wider LOUPE PR and marketing campaign
  • Participation in business networking events for designers and craftsmen
  • Access to business support/ mentoring
  • Access to trade talks
  • Access to 'Ask the expert' technical advice
  • Access to jewellery making demonstrations
  • Designer spotlights and ‘meet-the-maker’ events
  • Discounted tickets to talks
  • Be the first to hear about speialist technical workshops

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* 3. What is your connection with the jewellery industry? Are you a...

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* 4. Do you think there is a need for more representation and selling opportunities for designer-makers and craftsmen and women in London's world renowned historic jewellery quarter?

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* 5. How long have you been a self employed?

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* 6. LOUPE will establish a number of business support activities.  Please can you choose the ones below which you would find useful.  You can also add your own suggestions.

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* 7. With regards to technical skills workshops, what skills and techniques would you like to learn or build confidence in?

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* 8. Which Region of the UK are you currently based.  If outside of the UK, please specify.

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* 9. LOUPE will be running half day and full day basic jewellery making workshops and parties for the general public during evening's and weekends. If you would be interested in teaching these, please give details of any previous teaching experience (although not essential), your skills level and any specialist skills that could be incorporated into a short, fun and informative workshop.

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* 10. Please can you provide your details below to compete your expression of interest so that we can keep you updated and send details of the application process.  We will not use your details for any other reason or share them with a third party. Please enter N/A if you do not have a website address or social media page.

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