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From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
£40.00From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
Back by request following my well-received Biosphere Festival workshops, which sold out earlier this summer.
Join me for a relaxed and creative jewellery workshop exploring how reclaimed and unexpected materials can be transformed into something beautiful and meaningful.
Inspired by the themes of sustainability and thoughtful making, this workshop invites you to look at everyday materials differently. Using a selection of reclaimed, repurposed and recycled materials alongside simple jewellery-making techniques, you’ll create a unique piece of wearable jewellery while discovering how creativity can give new purpose to materials that might otherwise be overlooked.
Whether you’re completely new to jewellery making or simply looking for a creative experience, this workshop offers a welcoming space to slow down, experiment and make something that’s uniquely yours. Working in a small group, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance and leave with a finished piece that reflects your own ideas and style.
Workshop Details
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Beginners welcome
Age: 12+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult.)
What You’ll Create
Choose to make either:
- A layered pendant, or
- A pair of statement earrings.
Every piece is individually designed using reclaimed and repurposed materials, meaning no two creations will ever be the same.
Included
- All materials and tools
- Expert guidance throughout
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments
- Your finished jewellery to take home
Upcoming Studio Sessions
Friday 7th August
10:00am – 12:30pmSaturday 8th August
10:00am – 12:30pmMonday 10th August
10:00am – 12:30pm📍 beCHARLO Studio, Isle of Wight
(Full directions provided after booking.)Maximum 4 participants
£40 per person
Pre-booking required (maximum 4 participants per session).
Why this workshop?
Originally developed for the Biosphere Festival, From Waste to Wearable explores how creativity can change the way we think about materials. Following the wonderful response to the original workshops, I’m delighted to be offering two additional studio sessions this August.
It’s an opportunity to step away from the everyday, enjoy a relaxed morning of making and discover how reclaimed and unexpected materials can be transformed into something personal, thoughtful and completely unique.
No previous experience is needed, just curiosity, creativity and a willingness to have a go.
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Coastal Charm Workshop Studio Experience – Summer Edition
£85.00Create a small, personal piece in a relaxed studio setting.
In this shorter seasonal workshop, you’ll work with silver to design and make a simple charm or pendant, exploring texture, shape and form. Guided step by step, you’ll learn the foundations of jewellery making in a calm and supportive environment.
This session is ideal for those looking for a gentle introduction or a shorter creative experience, while still leaving with something meaningful made by hand.
This workshop takes place on selected dates and is limited to a small number of participants, creating a calm and considered experience in the studio.
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Coastal Pendant Workshop – Sea Glass Edition
£145.00Create a one-of-a-kind coastal pendant in a slower, more immersive 5-hour studio session.
Inspired by the Isle of Wight coastline, this seasonal workshop invites you to work with sea glass and silver to create a personal piece shaped by texture, form and place. You’ll spend extended time at the bench, allowing space to explore techniques, refine your design, and enjoy a more considered making process.
Guided step by step, you’ll learn traditional silversmithing techniques in a calm and supportive studio environment.
No experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try.
This workshop takes place on selected summer dates and is limited to a small number of participants, ensuring a personal and relaxed experience throughout.
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Foundations of Jewellery Making
£330.00Four-week Studio Programme
Thursdays | 10th September – 1st October 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Discover the art of traditional jewellery making in a relaxed, small-group studio setting.
Designed for complete beginners, this four-week programme introduces the essential techniques used by professional jewellers. Over four weekly sessions, you’ll create three sterling silver pieces while developing practical skills, confidence and an understanding of the jewellery-making process.
Working alongside just one or two other participants, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance in a welcoming environment, making this the perfect introduction to jewellery making.
What you’ll create
- A handcrafted sterling silver ring
- A handcrafted sterling silver bangle
- An organic sterling silver pendant
- Three finished pieces to wear and treasure
- A strong foundation in traditional jewellery-making techniques
What you’ll learn
Throughout the programme you’ll be introduced to a range of traditional jewellery-making techniques, including:
- Measuring and sizing
- Sawing and piercing
- Filing and shaping
- Annealing
- Forming and texturing
- Soldering
- Drilling
- Finishing and polishing
Each project introduces new techniques, allowing your skills and confidence to develop naturally from week to week.
What’s included
- Four weekly studio sessions
- Small group teaching (2–3 participants)
- All sterling silver and materials
- Use of professional jewellery-making tools and equipment
- Expert tuition throughout
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments
A short break is included during each session.
Course Dates
Autumn 2026
Thursdays
- 10th September
- 17th September
- 24th September
- 1st October
Time
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Additional Details
No previous jewellery-making experience is required.
Every participant receives the same carefully selected sterling silver materials, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to complete each project while learning the same traditional techniques.
The programme is intentionally limited to just 2–3 participants, allowing plenty of individual guidance and creating a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
Booking
Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
A minimum of two participants is required for the programme to run.
If these dates don’t suit you, you’re very welcome to get in touch about future programmes or private tuition.
£330 per person
Book your place today and begin your jewellery-making journey.
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Story Charm Workshop Studio Experience – Summer Edition
£95.00Create a personal piece designed to hold your own story.
In this seasonal workshop, you’ll work with silver to design and make a charm or small collection of elements, exploring texture, form and simple layering. Each piece is shaped by your own ideas, allowing space to create something meaningful and individual.
Guided step by step, you’ll learn traditional jewellery making techniques in a calm and supportive studio environment. No experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try.
This workshop takes place on selected summer dates and is limited to a small number of participants, creating a relaxed and considered experience in the studio.
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Carve in Jeweller’s Wax
£65.00Carve in Jeweller’s Wax |Saturday 3rd October 2026 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Discover the fascinating world of wax carving and take the first step into the traditional jewellery-making process.
In this relaxed, small-group workshop, you’ll learn how jewellers transform a simple block of carving wax into a beautifully sculpted piece of jewellery. Guided through each stage, you’ll explore design, shaping and refining techniques using professional wax carving tools, creating your own unique wax model.
Whether you choose to carve a ring, pendant or another small design, this workshop is a wonderful introduction to an ancient jewellery-making technique and offers complete creative freedom.
No previous experience is required—just bring your imagination.
During this workshop you’ll
- Learn the fundamentals of jewellery wax carving.
- Explore how to design for the making process.
- Use professional wax carving tools.
- Shape, refine and add detail to your design.
- Gain an understanding of how wax models become finished jewellery.
What’s included
- Jeweller’s carving wax
- Use of all tools and equipment
- Expert tuition throughout
- Tea, coffee and refreshments
Good to know
- Duration: Approximately 2½ hours.
- Suitable for complete beginners.
- Maximum of three participants.
- Your finished wax model is yours to take home.
- If you’d like to continue your jewellery-making journey, you can return to join the From Wax to Silverworkshop, where you’ll cast and finish your design in sterling silver.
Booking
Workshops take place at the beCHARLO Jewellery Studio on the Isle of Wight.
Places are limited to just three participants, ensuring plenty of individual guidance throughout the session. Early booking is recommended.
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Create a Personalised Christmas Decoration
£25.00Festive Studio Experience | £25 per person
Available Dates
Saturday 21 November 2026
Thursday 26 November 2026 | Evening
Saturday 5 December 2026
Celebrate the festive season by creating a personalised Christmas decoration to treasure for years to come.
In this relaxed festive studio experience, you’ll personalise a beautiful aluminium Christmas decoration using traditional hand-stamping techniques. Whether you’re creating a keepsake for your own tree or a thoughtful handmade gift, you’ll leave with something that’s uniquely yours.
Choose from a selection of letters, numbers and decorative design stamps to create a meaningful decoration, finished with ribbon and ready to hang.
Perfect for complete beginners, this workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to slow down, get creative and make something truly personal during the festive season.
What you’ll create
- A personalised hand-stamped Christmas decoration
- A handcrafted keepsake to treasure year after year
- A meaningful decoration for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift
- Lasting festive memories and new creative skills
What you’ll learn
During the workshop you’ll be introduced to:
- Traditional metal hand-stamping techniques
- Letter and design stamp placement
- Creating balanced layouts
- Finishing and assembling your decoration
- Tips for achieving crisp, professional results
What’s included
- A one-hour festive studio experience
- One aluminium Christmas decoration blank
- A choice of letters, numbers and decorative design stamps
- Ribbon to complete your decoration
- Use of professional jewellery-making tools
- Expert guidance throughout
- Tea, coffee and festive refreshments
Good to Know
No previous experience is required.
This workshop is suitable for adults and young people aged 10 years and over (under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult).
Your decoration will be ready to take home at the end of the session, beautifully finished and ready to hang or gift.
If you’d like to create additional decorations, extra blanks may be available to purchase on the day, subject to availability.
Booking
Places are limited to maintain a relaxed and enjoyable studio experience.
Advance booking is essential.
£25 per person
Book your place and create a Christmas decoration to treasure for years to come.
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From Wax to Silver | Carve & Cast Jewellery Programme
£195.00From Wax to Silver | Carve & Cast Jewellery Programme
Thursday 15 October 2026 | 6:00pm–8:00pm
Saturday 17 October 2026 | 9:30am–1:30pmTransform an idea into a finished piece of sterling silver jewellery in this immersive two-session studio programme.
Beginning with a simple block of jeweller’s wax, you’ll learn how to design and carve your own unique jewellery piece before returning to cast it in sterling silver using the traditional process of sand casting. Guided through every stage, you’ll then refine, file and polish your casting, revealing a finished piece created entirely by your own hands.
With a maximum of just three participants, this small-group experience offers plenty of individual guidance in a relaxed and supportive studio environment. Whether you’re completely new to jewellery making or looking to experience a different technique, this programme provides a fascinating insight into the complete journey from design to finished jewellery.
No previous experience is required.
During this programme you’ll
- Design your own jewellery piece.
- Learn traditional jeweller’s wax carving techniques.
- Prepare your wax model for casting.
- Cast your design in sterling silver using the sand casting process.
- Learn how to file, refine and finish your casting.
- Polish your jewellery to a beautiful finish.
- Gain an understanding of the complete jewellery-making process.
What’s included
- Up to 12g of sterling silver
- Jeweller’s carving wax
- All casting materials and consumables
- Use of professional tools and equipment
- Expert tuition throughout both sessions
- Tea, coffee and refreshments
Good to know
- Approximately 6 hours of tuition across two sessions.
- Suitable for complete beginners.
- Minimum of two participants required for the programme to run.
- Maximum of three participants.
- Additional silver can be purchased if required for larger designs.
- Your finished sterling silver piece is yours to take home.
Booking
Workshops take place at the beCHARLO Jewellery Studio on the Isle of Wight.
Places are limited to just three participants, ensuring plenty of individual guidance throughout the programme. Early booking is recommended.
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Make a Silver Bangle Studio Experience
£120.00Studio Experience | Saturday 16th January 2027 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Experience the satisfaction of creating your own sterling silver bangle in this relaxed, beginner-friendly studio workshop.
Designed for complete beginners, this hands-on experience introduces the traditional techniques used by professional jewellers. Guided step by step, you’ll transform sterling silver into a beautifully handcrafted bangle, finished and polished by you.
Working in a small group of just two or three participants, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance while enjoying a welcoming and creative studio environment.
No previous experience is required—just come along and enjoy the process of making something truly personal.
What you’ll create
- A handcrafted sterling silver bangle
- A bangle shaped, soldered and finished by hand
- A timeless piece to wear and treasure
- New jewellery-making skills and confidence
What you’ll learn
During the workshop you’ll be introduced to traditional jewellery-making techniques, including:
- Measuring
- Sawing
- Filing and shaping
- Annealing
- Soldering
- Forming and shaping
- Optional texturing
- Finishing and polishing
What’s included
- A 2½-hour studio experience
- Small group teaching (2–3 participants)
- All sterling silver and materials
- Use of professional jewellery-making tools and equipment
- Expert tuition throughout
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments
A short break is included during the session.
Good to Know
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
All materials are included, and you’ll leave wearing a sterling silver bangle you’ve made yourself.
The workshop is intentionally limited to a maximum of three participants, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of individual guidance throughout the session.
Booking
Places are limited to maintain a small-group studio experience.
Advance booking is essential.
If this date doesn’t suit you, you’re very welcome to get in touch about future workshop dates or private studio experiences.
£120 per person
Book your place and discover the art of traditional jewellery making.
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Make A Silver Ring Studio Experience
£90.00Studio Experience | Thursday 12th November | 6pm – 8.30pm
Discover the satisfaction of creating your own sterling silver ring in this relaxed, beginner-friendly studio experience.
Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on workshop introduces the traditional techniques used by professional jewellers. Guided step by step, you’ll transform a simple strip of sterling silver into a beautifully handcrafted ring that’s uniquely yours.
Working in a small group of just two or three participants, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance while enjoying a creative and welcoming studio environment.
No previous experience is required – just come along and enjoy the experience of making something with your own hands.
What you’ll create
- A handcrafted sterling silver ring
- A ring designed, shaped and finished by hand
- A unique piece to wear and treasure
- The confidence to explore traditional jewellery making
What you’ll learn
During the workshop you’ll be introduced to a range of traditional jewellery-making techniques, including:
- Measuring and sizing
- Sawing
- Filing and shaping
- Annealing
- Soldering
- Forming
- Optional texturing
- Finishing and polishing
What’s included
- A 2½-hour studio experience
- Small group teaching (2–3 participants)
- All sterling silver and materials
- Use of professional jewellery-making tools and equipment
- Expert tuition throughout
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments
Workshop Date
Thursday 12th November
Time
6pm – 8.30pm
Good to Know
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
All materials are included, and you’ll leave wearing a sterling silver ring you’ve made yourself.
The workshop is intentionally limited to a maximum of three participants, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of individual guidance throughout the session.
Booking
Places are limited to maintain a small-group studio experience.
Advance booking is essential.
If this date doesn’t suit you, you’re very welcome to get in touch about future workshop dates or private studio experiences.
£90 per person
Book your place and discover the art of traditional jewellery making.
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Make an Organic Silver Pendant
£110.00Studio Experience | Saturday 19 September 2026 | 10:00am – 1pm
Create a beautifully textured sterling silver pendant inspired by the natural world in this hands-on jewellery workshop.
Using traditional jewellery-making techniques, you’ll shape, texture and finish your own sterling silver pendant, exploring organic surfaces and forms inspired by pebbles, coastlines and nature. Throughout the session you’ll learn essential bench skills while creating a unique piece of jewellery to wear or gift.
With a maximum of just three participants, this relaxed studio workshop offers plenty of individual guidance, making it ideal for complete beginners as well as anyone looking to experience jewellery making for the first time.
No previous experience is required.
During this workshop you’ll
- Learn how to saw, file and shape sterling silver.
- Create texture using traditional jewellery-making techniques.
- Form and refine your pendant.
- Finish and polish your jewellery.
- Leave wearing a pendant you’ve made yourself.
What’s Included
- Sterling silver
- Pendant chain
- All materials and consumables
- Use of professional jewellery-making tools
- Expert tuition
- Tea, coffee and refreshments
Good to Know
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Maximum of three participants
- All materials are included
- Your finished pendant is yours to take home
Booking
Workshops take place at the beCHARLO Jewellery Studio on the Isle of Wight.
Places are limited to just three participants, ensuring plenty of individual guidance throughout the session. Early booking is recommended.
Upcoming Seasonal Studio Sessions
