From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
£40.00
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026
A hands-on jewellery workshop exploring how everyday materials can be transformed into meaningful, wearable pieces.
Using reclaimed plastics, repurposed elements and found materials, you’ll design and create either a layered pendant or a pair of statement earrings. Along the way, we’ll gently reflect on value, waste, and our relationship with the materials we use.
Each session offers a calm, guided making experience, whether in an intimate studio setting or a more relaxed, social evening environment.
All materials are included. You’re also welcome to bring a small piece of plastic or old jewellery to incorporate into your design.
Session 1 & 2 at beCHARLO Studio + Workshop
Session 3 & 4 at Maslen Design Studio
Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.
£40 per person
Booking required
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
Workshop Details
- Duration: 2–2.5 hours
- Level: Beginners welcome
- Age: 12+ (under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult)
What you’ll create
- A layered pendant, or
- A pair of statement earrings
Included
- All materials and tools
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments
Session 1 & 2 beCHARLO Studio (Intimate Daytime)
Held in my rural studio setting, these smaller sessions offer a more personal, guided experience.
Thursday 2 July 14:00 – 16:30
Friday 3 July 10:30 – 13:00
Group size: Max 4 participants
📍 beCHARLO, Isle of Wight (Full directions provided after booking)
Session 3 & 4 Maslen Design Studio (Relaxed Evening)
A slightly larger, more social workshop held in a shared creative space, perfect as a relaxed way to end the day.
- Friday 3 July 16:30 – 19:00
- Saturday 4 July 16:30 – 19:00
- Group size: 6–8 participants
📍 Maslen Design Studio, Bembridge, Isle of Wight
£40 per person
Booking required
| From Waste to Wearable | Friday 3rd July 10am – 1pm at beCHARLO Studio, Friday 3rd July 4.30pm – 7pm at Malsen Design Studio, Saturday 5th July 10am – 1pm at beCHARLO Studio, Saturday 5thJuly 4.30pm – 7pm at Malsen Design Studio, Thursday 2nd July 2pm – 4.30 pm at beCHARLO Studio |
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