Workshop | Oversized Jewellery with Gillian Bencke

Transform your favourite and very special, even sparkly preloved textiles into oversized, over the top and one-of-a-kind statement wearable jewellery.

Artist Gillian Bencke will guide you through the process and basics of creating a unique piece of jewellery using preloved fabric and/or cardboard and paper. Bring along your wild creativity, favourite recycled fabric and paper pieces of all sizes and patterns and come away with an unforgettable jewellery piece that tells your unique story. This is an immersive session that will enable you to craft a bespoke jewellery piece. You can create a meaningful piece for yourself, or a very fun gift for a friend.

All necessary materials and tools will be supplied however feel free to bring along your own sewing kit and special fabrics. Suitable for ages 12+

Gillian Bencke, Charmed, 2024, velvet, felt, silk, nylon, sequins, beads, cotton thread, 17 x 120 x 120cm.