Contemporary Jewellery | Material, Form + Connection

Contemporary Jewellery: Material, Form & Connection

Explore material, shape and texture in this hands-on contemporary jewellery workshop.

Working with metal alongside reclaimed and repurposed materials, you’ll experiment with composition and learn how contrasting materials can be brought together using cold connections.

Cold connections are jewellery-making techniques that join materials without soldering. Using rivets, tabs and other simple joining methods allows you to combine materials that may not withstand heat, opening up a wide range of creative possibilities.

You’ll be guided through each stage, from developing your initial ideas to cutting, filing, texturing, assembling and finishing your chosen design.

Choose to create a pendant, a pair of earrings or a brooch that reflects your own ideas and approach to making.

No previous jewellery-making experience is required.

What you’ll create

Choose to make either:

• A contemporary pendant
• A pair of statement earrings
• A brooch

Each piece will combine metal with reclaimed or repurposed materials, creating a finished design that is individual to you.

What you’ll learn

During the workshop, you’ll explore:

• Developing a design through material and form
• Cutting, filing and refining metal
• Working with reclaimed and repurposed materials
• Adding texture using hammers and traditional tools
• Creating rivets and other cold connections
• Joining contrasting materials without soldering
• Assembling and finishing your jewellery

What’s included

• All metals and reclaimed materials
• Jewellery findings and fixings
• Use of professional tools and equipment
• Guidance throughout the session
• Tea, coffee and refreshments
• Your finished jewellery to take home

Workshop details

Date: Wednesday 17 February 2027
Time: 10am–12.30pm
Duration: Approximately 2½ hours
Price: £65 per person
Location: beCHARLO Jewellery Studio, Isle of Wight
Group size: Maximum four participants
Experience level: Beginners welcome
Age: Suitable for ages 12+

Full studio directions will be provided after booking.

Booking for participants under 16

Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.

The accompanying adult must book their own place and take part in the workshop. For example, one participant aged under 16 attending with one adult will require two paid places.

Booking

Advance booking is essential.

Places are limited to provide everyone with individual guidance and time to develop their ideas.

Book your place and discover how everyday and unexpected materials can be transformed into contemporary wearable jewellery.