Honoring Heritage.
Forging New Legacies.
Welcome to Wild Meadow Studio—a collaborative sanctuary of distinct artisan benches. From bespoke jewellery, heirloom gold remodelling, and stained glass conservation to textile weaving, furniture restoration, and architectural salvage, we restore the quiet value of raw materials and preserve family histories.
Our Ethos: Restoring Value, Honoring Craft
We believe that art and craft should carry more than material wealth. Every creation forged at the Wild Meadow Studio is a testament to ethical sourcing, circular economics, and ecological restoration.
Recycled & Traceable Metals
We work exclusively with recycled silver, copper, and traceable gold across all jewellery, metal portraits, and sculptural forgings to avoid destructive mining.
Wild Meadow Re-wilding
For every booking or commission, we restore native wild meadows in Kent, helping local bee and insect populations thrive.
Architectural Salvage & Curation
Our curated architectural salvage, restored antique drops, and heritage conservation work breathe new life into forgotten materials, creating a circular alternative to new manufacturing.
The Specialist Benches of the Sanctuary
From heirloom gold remodelling and stained glass conservation to textile weaving, furniture restoration, architectural salvage, metal sculptures, and bespoke oil portraits, our resident artisans collaborate side-by-side across our specialist benches.
Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms
Founder Polly Griffiths co-designs bespoke bridal sets, organic hammered silver bands, and re-forges sentimental heirloom gold into modern treasures.
Stained Glass Conservation
Conserving leaded windows, restoring antique painted glass elements, and fabricating custom stained glass commissions for historic properties.
Furniture & Cabinetmaking
Conserving antique furniture and historic timber pieces. We perform traditional joinery, structural repairs, and organic shellac French polishing.
Traditional Textiles
Spinning raw flax and working with organic wool threads naturally dyed with botanical pigments sourced from our own re-wilded Kentish meadow.
Organic Metal Sculptures
Collaborating on miniature desktop flower castings, hand-hammered wall art, and custom-scale copper and bronze garden installations.
Specialist Craft & Portraiture
Commissioning bespoke oil paintings, heritage family portraits, and legacy charcoal sketches that conserve personal and ancestral stories.
Heirloom Gold Remodelling & Restoration
We restore the value of heirloom materials. Our resident artisans specialize in melting down sentimental scrap gold to forge new, custom jewellery. In addition, our studio collective conserves historic leaded stained glass windows and restores antique cabinetmaking furniture, protecting ancestral stories for generations.
Gift the Freedom of Custom Design
Not ready to commit to a specific design registry slot or custom commission path? Our hand-letterpressed gift vouchers give your recipient complete freedom of selection. Vouchers are valid across all resident artisan benches—from gold remodelling and stained glass conservation to traditional textiles and traditional cabinetmaking.
Each voucher card is letterpressed on 600gsm deckled cotton paper, housed in a hand-sewn flax linen pouch, closed with a custom botanical wax seal, and sent with organic meadow seeds.
Bespoke Commissions, Sculptures & Portraits
Collaborate with our studio collective to bring custom jewellery, bespoke family oil paintings, and specialist architectural sculptures to life. Whether you are commissioning a custom engagement ring, a family portrait in oils, or a bronze sculpture for a garden sanctuary, our resident artisans collaborate side-by-side with you to capture personal narratives.
From the Workbench
A hand-selected preview of restored antiques, crafted studio originals, and made-to-order Bench releases currently available.
Curated AntiqueThe Georgian Carnelian Signet
SoldOriginal Fine Art"Faversham Creek at Dusk" Original Oil Painting
SoldCurated AntiqueVictorian Fused Gold Bangle
Made to OrderHand-Thrown Botanical Mug Set
Restoring the Wild Kentish Meadows
We believe that human creativity should support the natural environment, not subtract from it. For every custom registry commission completed, heirloom gold remodelled, or antique drop acquired, we fund the physical hand-seeding of wild honeybee meadows right here in rural Kent.
By planting native flora—including wild marigolds, red clover, and buttercups—we are actively restoring nesting sanctuaries for local bee populations and expanding the biodiversity of our Hernhill orchards.
The Studio FAQ
Every creation forged at the Wild Meadow Studio carries a detailed story of material sourcing, physical planning, and long-term care.
Have a specific request?
Polly is always at hand to answer custom sizing, raw gold remodelling, or international delivery queries.
Contact the StudioIt is completely flexible. Recipients can redeem their voucher value across all resident artisan portfolios: bespoke jewellery commissions, custom family oil paintings, stained glass conservation, traditional cabinetmaking restorations, or priority access to our exclusive antique shop drops.
Not at all. Our invitations give the recipient absolute freedom of choice and timing. There is no expiry date or booking rush. They can browse our artisan portfolios, consult on custom designs, or select reconditioned antiques at their own leisure.
To match the tactile, premium nature of our craft, each invitation is hand-letterpressed on 600gsm deckled-edge cotton paper, housed in a hand-sewn flax linen pouch, closed with a botanical wax seal, and sent with organic meadow seeds. It is designed to feel like an exclusive piece of art.
Yes, absolutely. Gift vouchers can be fully applied toward our gold remodelling service, allowing the recipient to melt down sentimental, inherited scrap gold and co-design a contemporary heirloom ring, bangle, or pendant with Polly.
Yes. We encourage you to bring old gold jewellery, broken chains, or mismatched rings. During your consultation, Polly will weigh the metal and test its purity to determine how it can be refined and transformed into your new custom design.
We ship all custom registry commissions and shop drops worldwide. For domestic UK orders, we use fully insured, tracked delivery services. For large architectural glass panels or furniture pieces, we arrange specialized art-courier transport.
Typically, custom commissions take between 4 to 8 weeks from the final design approval. This timeframe includes hallmarking at the London Assay Office and the creation of your personalized digital journey storybook.
Yes. While our physical deckled cotton stationery is the default choice for a luxury presentation, we also offer immediate digital invitations sent via email with a printable card layout, perfect for instant giving.
Join the VIP Registry
Our curated collections of custom commissions and reconditioned antique drops sell out quickly. Join the Studio Registry for priority updates and exclusive allocations.