Join Our Upcycled Costume Jewellery Redesign Workshop
Your tutor, Pippa, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing a creative, hands-on session where you’ll transform your unused costume jewellery into something fresh, stylish and completely unique.
Do you have a stash of costume jewellery you never wear? This workshop is all about giving those forgotten pieces a new lease of life’ through redesign, repair and playful making.
What You’ll Do
- Take apart old, broken or unworn costume jewellery
- Learn how to assess pieces and decide what can be reused
- Redesign and rebuild jewellery into a completely new piece
- Combine beads, charms, lace, ribbon and vintage finds into new designs
- Learn how to assemble jewellery securely so it lasts
You Will Explore
- Basic cold metalworking skills
- Wirework techniques for simple jewellery construction
- Jewellery repair skills and practical making methods
- How to create simple findings, including:
- Jump rings
- Fasteners and connectors
- Design techniques for revising and improving existing pieces
- How to plan and develop designs you can recreate at home
This Workshop is Perfect for
• Complete beginners. No experience is needed. If you can use your hands for small, detailed work, you can take part.
• People with a little jewellery-making experience
• Anyone with a collection of jewellery they don’t wear anymore
• Those who love upcycling, sustainable making and creative reuse
• Anyone who enjoys experimenting with materials and design
Pippa will guide you through each step, offering plenty of support, design advice and practical demonstrations in a relaxed and friendly environment.
What’s Included
- Expert tuition from an experienced tutor
- Use of specialist tools for jewellery-making and repair
- Small extras such as jump rings and fasteners
- Guidance on design, layout and how to make your piece work visually
- Refreshments during the session
You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind jewellery piece, redesigned and created by you, using your own costume jewellery components.
What to Bring
• Reading glasses if needed
• A selection of costume jewellery (including broken or incomplete items) that you are happy to take apart
• Optional extras: quirky vintage finds, lace, ribbons, beads, charms or found objects
Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.
Please note: the focus of the workshop is on reusing what you bring, so nothing is wasted.
Workshop Details
• Time: 2.00pm – 4:00pm
• Arrival: From 1:30pm for a warm welcome and a cuppa
• Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere
Cost
£27.35 + 67p card fee.
This includes all the materials needed to create your upcycled jewellery piece, use of tools and refreshments during the afternoon.
A Relaxed & Supportive Creative Space
This workshop is all about creativity rather than perfection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy the process of making.
We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve created.
To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:
• Your favourite milk for refreshments
• Any additional support requirements
• Allergies we should be aware of (e.g. nuts, perfumes)
We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable space for everyone.