Joy Revival Design’s sea glass jewellery workshops invite you to slow down, connect with nature, and make something beautiful with your hands. Whether you're after a mindful creative escape or a quick taster session, there's a workshop to suit you.
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Collect + Create: The Sea Glass Jewellery Experience £70
A calming creative journey from shoreline to studio.
Duration: 4 hours
Level: No experience necessary
Location: Portobello beach & Joy Revival Studio
This signature experience blends mindful time outdoors with hands-on jewellery making. You’ll start with a relaxed beach walk along the Portobello coast, collecting your own sea glass and pottery fragments. Then, back in the studio, you’ll learn two key jewellery-making techniques to turn your seaside finds into unique wearable pieces.
You’ll be guided through every step – from selecting and cleaning your treasures to wrapping and assembling your jewellery. If you prefer, you can also choose from Caroline’s beautiful collection of sea glass gathered from beaches across East Lothian and beyond.
What you’ll make:
- One pendant necklace
- One pair of earrings (or an extra necklace if preferred)
“A peaceful, creative experience that lets you reconnect with nature and make something truly personal.”
What you’ll learn:
- Two techniques: wire wrapping and drilling
- How to clean and prepare sea glass
- How to use specialist tools
- Jewellery assembly and design
Materials & options:
- Wire colours: brass, copper, or silver
- Cord colours: hemp in various shades
- Earrings: sterling silver or gold-filled wires, with stainless steel or gold-plated hoops
All tools and materials provided. Just bring yourself – and suitable footwear for the beach!
Create with Sea Glass: Jewellery Workshop £49
A focused, hands-on session to design and make your own jewellery.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: Beginner-friendly
Location: Joy Revival Studio, Portobello
This workshop offers all the joy of making, without the beach walk. You’ll work with sea glass collected from the Scottish coastline (or bring your own if you like!) to create two unique pieces of jewellery.
You’ll learn both wire wrapping and drilling techniques, with time to play with your design ideas and get confident using the tools. Caroline will guide you throughout and help you bring your vision to life.
What you’ll make:
- One pendant necklace
- One pair of earrings (or an extra necklace)
“A relaxed, welcoming space where you can switch off and enjoy the joy of creating.”
What you’ll learn:
- Drilling and wire wrapping techniques
- How to prepare and clean sea glass
- Assembly using jewellery tools
Materials & options:
- Wire: brass, copper, or silver
- Cord: natural hemp in a range of colours
- Earrings: sterling silver wires or stainless steel/gold-plated hoops
No experience needed – just bring yourself and an open mind!
Mindful & Meaningful
Slow down and connect.
Joy Revival workshops offer a gentle, creative space to switch off, tune in and make something that’s truly your own.
Personal & Handmade
Create your own keepsake
From raw sea glass to wearable jewellery – you’ll take home something unique, beautiful and made by you.
Small & Supportive
Warm, friendly atmosphere
Workshops are relaxed and informal, with small group sizes and expert guidance from Caroline every step of the way.
Wrap + Create: An Introduction to the Art of Wire - Wrapped Jewellery £25
A short and sweet creative taster.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Level: Perfect for beginners and groups
Location: Joy Revival Studio, Portobello
Curious about jewellery making but short on time? This introductory session teaches you the art of wire wrapping – a beautiful and accessible way to transform sea glass or pottery into unique jewellery.
Choose your materials from Caroline’s curated collection, or bring along your own seaside finds. You’ll leave with at least one beautiful, handmade piece – a pendant necklace or a pair of earrings – crafted by you.
What you’ll make:
- One or two pieces: a necklace or earrings
"In just 90 minutes, you'll make something lovely – and learn a new skill you can build on.”
What you’ll learn:
- Two wire wrapping styles
- How to select and work with sea glass
- Jewellery assembly basics
Materials & options:
- Wire in your choice of colour
- Cord for necklaces
- Hypoallergenic stainless steel ear wires for earrings
A great option for parties, first-time makers or younger creatives. All tools provided – just come along and enjoy!
A creative workshop to brighten your home. Bring your own fabric or choose from our large selection and make a unique lampshade to reflect you and your home.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Level: No experience necessary
Location: Joy Revival Studio, Joppa, Edinburgh
What you'll make:
A beautiful 20 x 20cm drum lampshade. This can be used for a ceiling or side light.
What you'll learn:
- choosing your fabric
- cutting and marking fabric
- forming your lampshade
- finishing techniques to achieve a a professional look.
Materials & options:
- 20cm rings for drum lampshades.
- Self-adhesive Eco-liner
- your choice of fabrics (or bring your own)
- tools for making your lampshade.
