The Contemporary British Silversmiths Skills Training Programme (STP) is a national flexible training model that responds to industry demand for skills training whilst creating the next generation of tutors. Conceived by former Chair of Contemporary British Silversmiths Rauni Higson and developed with Tony Bedford in 2015, it formally launched in 2017 in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre.

Harnessing the skills of master silversmiths such as Tony Bedford, Ray Walton, Michael McCrory, Brett Payne and Rod Kelly, to teach and play a key role developing course content and learning resources, our aim is to create a virtuous circle of skills transfer to protect and pass on skills for the future.