Contemporary Jewellery: Materials, Form & Connection
Workshop for exploring contemporary jewellery making.
A hands-on introduction to contemporary jewellery making, exploring material, texture and construction jewellery through cutting, forming and cold connection techniques, with tutor Becca Charlo. Working with a combination of metal and reclaimed materials, including repurposed plastics, participants will explore how simple forms can be transformed into wearable pieces through cutting, shaping and joining. The session offers an introduction to jewellery as a design-led practice, with a focus on proportion, composition and finish.
Participants will create either a pendant, or a small constructed piece, which can be finished as earrings or a brooch. This workshop is centred around material reuse, creative sustainability and thoughtful making. No prior jewellery experience is required.
What tools and equipment do I need?
- All materials, tools, equipment will be provided.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Suitable for all, 18yrs +
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Becca Charlo
Becca Charlo is the jeweller and founder behind beCHARLO Jewellery, a contemporary jewellery studio based on the Isle of Wight.
Working primarily with recycled silver and mixed materials, her practice explores texture, storytelling, sustainability and connection through wearable design. Alongside her jewellery collections and commissions, Becca delivers calm, supportive and hands-on workshops that introduce participants to jewellery making in an accessible and engaging way.
Her work combines traditional hand skills with contemporary approaches to material and form, encouraging creativity, experimentation and thoughtful making. Becca regularly opens her studio to the public as part of Isle of Wight Open Studios and is currently developing new workshop experiences focused on reclaimed materials, contemporary jewellery processes and sustainable making.
