EcoFest Class – Jewellery from Found Objects

Join us at Dunblane’s EcoFest 2025 for an exciting upcycling workshop, learning how to transform small objects and salvaged materials into non-precious contemporary jewellery. Bring along your own found objects, and you can discuss with the tutor if they have the potential to be upcycled into something wearable! We’ll explore a variety of cold connection methods such as jump rings, wire rivets, tube rivets, and tab settings, and explore not just their functional possibilities but also their potential to enhance the design of your jewellery. With a bit of careful consideration, a well-placed rivet or tab can become an integral part of your jewellery design. You can use cold connections to join almost any non-precious materials that reflect your own influences and style. You could assemble anything from kitsch plastic knick-knacks to tasteful foraged wood. Explore the possibilities of combining colourful plastics with muted beach finds, shiny new objects with weathered old ones, pristine-edged Lego bricks with rusted metal…the possibilities are endless!We’ll begin the day with an overview of all the different techniques we’ll cover and the different ways they might feature in your finished jewellery pieces. After some short demonstrations, you’ll have the opportunity to try the techniques yourself and practise under the supervision of your expert tutor. CSSJ provides you with a variety of materials, in addition to your own, that you can join together using your new skills.This is a relaxed class that is suitable for all levels.If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration before your workshop, check out our Pinterest Board with lots of ideas to inspire you.What to bring:

• Please bring along any small items that you think would look great as a piece of jewellery, and we will provide the rest!
• A sketch/notebook plus a pen/pencil for sketching would come in handy for this workshop.
• Please bring along glasses if you need them.
• Wear appropriate clothing for a studio environment, including closed-toe shoes. Why not order yourself a CSSJ apron to make you feel right at home in your workshop?
• Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided.
• If you are the type of person who prefers to arm yourself with some knowledge ahead of time, then we have prepared a Pinterest page filled with jewellery making information and inspiration just for you!

Course Info:Saturday 3rd May.10am – 4pm with a lunch break.Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane**Please note: classes may be cancelled due to a lack of attendees. In the unlikely event, you will be fully refunded and notified the day before the class is scheduled* Refreshments throughout the day.Tools to use on the day.Copper and brass to make your jewellery which you will take home Read more details