Venue hire brochure

Spaces CREATIVELY TO THINK

in the heart of Clerkenwell

“ As one who frequently presents in various venues I must say your Centre was excellent at every level. From the location, to the environment, to AV facilities, to catering everything is a credit to you and your very professional team.�

Development Initiatives

The Exhibition Room is our largest entertainment space and ideal for evening receptions, dinners, conferences and product launches. With adaptable lighting, built-in PA system and state-of-the-art projectors, it offers a white canvas for you to express your ideas, network and dine with up to 130 guests.

If hired in conjunction with the glass roof Atrium for an evening reception (available from 6pm), your guests can enjoy a private view of ever-changing exhibitions before entering our bright and flexible venue. The Exhibition Room also benefits from an acoustic wall that enables the space to be divided into two selfcontained areas – perfect for break-out activities or if you are looking for a smaller room.

WHOLE SPACE DIMENSIONS

SEATING PLANS

133.9 m2 / 1,441 sq ft

Without AV (With AV)

HOSPITALITY

Theatre style

Full catering and hospitality options available

Classroom

49 (42)

Round tables cabaret

75 (60)

FACILITIES

(41) Horseshoe 45

126

• 2x integrated ceiling projectors

(40) Boardroom 50

• 2x drop down screens

Round table dinner

72

• 3x microphones

Square table dinner

80

Long dinner tables

120

Standing reception

130

• Free wifi • Cloakroom available

LIGHTING • Daylight or blackout option • Flexible lighting options throughout

2/3 SPACE

1/3 SPACE

DIMENSIONS

SEATING PLANS

SEATING PLANS

Without AV (With AV)

DIMENSIONS

82 m2 / 887 sq ft

49 m2 / 527 sq ft

With AV

Theatre style

80 (60)

Theatre style

Classroom

30 (24)

Horseshoe 20

42

Round tables cabaret

45 (30)

Round tables cabaret

25

(26) Horseshoe 33

Boardroom 22

(28) Boardroom 32

Round table dinner

Round table dinner

48 (36)

Square table dinner

32

Square table dinner

48

Long dinner tables

48

Long dinner tables

78

Standing reception

40

Standing reception Exhibition space

80 Available on request

30

“ Many thanks for such a great evening last night, really enjoyable! Fantastic food and wine and what a venue!�

Elliot Wood

The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s glass-covered Atrium is a grand architectural statement, combining a Victorian Board School with award-winning contemporary architecture. Available for evening hire for up to 90 guests from 6pm, it is a striking backdrop for your drinks reception, product launch, party or private view, where your guests can exclusively view exhibitions celebrating the goldsmiths’ craft.

Our Café, Bench, converted from the Victorian Board School’s covered playground, offers an intimate space with rustic charm and its own outside terrace. This venue caters for up to 50 guests and provides the ideal setting for evening entertainment and good conversation.

When the Atrium and Café are combined with the spacious Exhibition Room, these spaces come together to offer a wonderful combination of old and new, cosy and grand, intimate and impressive, for up to 270 guests.

DIMENSIONS

SEATING PLANS

Combined space: 223 m2 / 2,401 sq ft Café only: 75 m2 / 807 sq ft Atrium only: 148 m2 / 1,594 sq ft

Without AV Atrium and Café Standing reception

140

HOSPITALITY

Atrium only Standing reception

90

Café only Standing reception

50

Full catering and hospitality options available

FACILITIES • AV • Free wifi • Cloakroom available

POWER Atrium only: Floor boxes for versatility

LIGHTING Café

Atrium only: Flexible lighting options

Atrium

“ What a fantastic space for a meeting! It was great to be in a beautiful room that contributes to such a great institution.�

Contemporary British Silversmiths

The Creative Base is located in the existing Grade II listed Victorian Board School building and features wonderful original details from wooden floorboards, panelled sliding doors to a wrought-iron fireplace. A bright, light and airy space with high ceilings, it is brilliant for inspirational thinking away from distractions – whether this is a small meeting, team building away day, workshop or presentation.

DIMENSIONS 36.5 m2 / 392 sq ft

HOSPITALITY Full catering and hospitality options available

FACILITIES • Free wifi SEATING PLANS Without AV Theatre style

28

Boardroom

16

“ Nestled on the top floor of the building, we chose the Agas Harding Conference Room – a space flooded with natural light from its two glass walls and offering a superb view onto a roof garden and the city in the distance.”

Medinge Group

The Agas Harding Conference Room, located on the 4th floor, is our most exclusive space with access to a private rooftop terrace and breathtaking views across the London skyline.

This light and airy setting cannot help but impress your colleagues and clients. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment and is the ideal space for your cocktail party, dinner, conference, presentation, product launch and anything else that captures your imagination. For break-out meetings or separate buffet catering, it can be also booked in conjunction with the adjoining Agas Harding Boardroom.

72 m2 / 775 sq ft

SEATING PLANS With AV

HOSPITALITY

Theatre style

55

Full catering and hospitality options available

Classroom

26

Round tables cabaret

30

FACILITIES

Horseshoe

26

• 1 x integrated ceiling projector

Boardroom

32

• 1 x drop down screen

Round table dinner

36

Square table dinner

48

LIGHTING

Long dinner tables

48

Daylight and blinds

Standing reception

55

DIMENSIONS

• Free wifi

Biodiversity roof garden

Terrace

“ Thanks for the lovely dinner the other night.

It was a real treat to be up in the eyrie looking out over Clerkenwell. Good to see crafts returning to the area too, although this isn’t your run of the mill workshop.”

NLA: London’s Centre for the Built Environment

The Agas Harding Board Room offers a breathtaking meeting facility for blue sky thinking.

Overlooking the roof-tops of Clerkenwell’s cityscape, the space is perfect for small and intimate presentations, meetings, team away days and seminars for up to 24 people.

DIMENSIONS 37.2 m2 / 400 sq ft

HOSPITALITY Full catering and hospitality options available

FACILITIES • AV: Fully equipped including LCD screen • Free wifi

LIGHTING Daylight and blinds SEATING PLANS With AV Theatre style

24

Boardroom

16

“ The Goldsmiths’ Centre is that rare and perfect venue: informal spaces for classes, sleek boardrooms for VIP sessions, and a modern, professional hall for conferences or exhibitions. It’s all run by friendly and highly competent staff, and topped off with some of the best event catering in London.”

Future of London

Sample menus combining the best ingredients, flavours and hand-crafted inspiration created by our in-house chef and catering team from Gather & Gather.

Every dish is prepared individually, using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, sparking new conversation and helping you and your guests to make connections, feel healthier and more productive.

Our events team will advise you on the right package or tailored menu to match your budget and the nature of your event from breakfast pastries, nibbles and mouth-watering canapĂŠs to delicious formal dinners.

Email events@goldsmiths-centre.org or call 020 7566 7699 to discuss catering options and discover our seasonal menus.

Spaces CREATIVELY TO THINK

in the heart of Clerkenwell

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ABOUT US

OUR HISTORY

THE BUILDING

Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the Goldsmiths’ Centre is the UK’s leading charity for the professional training of goldsmiths.

The Goldsmiths’ Centre started life with support from the Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. Since its foundation in the 14th century, the Goldsmiths’ Company has helped young people into apprenticeships to learn the ancient trade of the goldsmith under the tutelage of Master craftspeople.

This award-winning and environmentally friendly building is set in London’s buzzing design quarter and close to Hatton Garden, the historic jewellery quarter and centre of the UK diamond trade since 1581.

Since 2012, we bring together trainee and working goldsmiths and those interested in jewellery, silversmithing and the allied trades in a unique community that works and learns together. Our aim is to create skilled workforce, boost the economy and promote craftsmanship in the UK.

THE GOLDSMITHS’ CENTRE EVENTS CIC

42 Britton Street, Clerkenwell London EC1M 5AD T +44 (0)20 7566 7699 E events@goldsmiths-centre.org goldsmiths-centre.org

Today the Goldsmiths’ Centre continues to support those working within the jewellery and allied industries to develop successful careers.

Our building houses over 20 workshops and studios as part of a creative community.

Resident craftspeople are given the ideal environment and facilities to share ideas, skills, collaborate and teach others, producing their best work and running thriving businesses.

Our events offer an inspiring insight into the goldsmiths’ craft. We are a hub where likeminded people can share ideas, collaborate and stay up to date on emerging technologies, techniques and innovations. Our free exhibition programme showcases our fascinating industry – its outstanding creativity and craftsmanship.

In 2013 it received both the RIBA award as one of the best designed workspaces in East London and a worldwide Civic Trust Award. Designed by Lyall, Bills & Young LP Architects, it took three years to construct.

The building is a multi-functional space that connects an existing Grade II listed 1872 Victorian London Board School through a glass atrium and steel bridge to a four-storey contemporary extension. The redevelopment of the original London Board School, complete with antique fireplaces, honours its roots as a place of learning.

By hiring one of our spaces, you are helping us to train and develop the next generation of goldsmiths.

FIND US THE GOLDSMITHS’ CENTRE EVENTS CIC 42 Britton Street, Clerkenwell London EC1M 5AD

HOW TO GET HERE By tube: The nearest tube station is Farringdon, which is a short 3 minute walk from the Goldsmiths’ Centre.

By train: Mainline rail services run from Brighton, Haywards Heath, Gatwick Airport, East Croydon, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, Sutton, Wimbledon, London St Pancras International, St Albans City, Luton and Bedford to Farringdon.

By bus: Buses 63, 55 and 243 pass near the Goldsmiths’ Centre.

By car: Please note that there is no parking at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. Paid parking is sited at 1 Bowling Green Lane, EC1R 0BD Community Interest Company Registered in England No. 08345467 Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London EC2V 6BN

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