About Sunflower, Bee & Honey Jewellery workshop with Working Clasp

Celebrate the golden days of late summer with a relaxing and creative jewellery-making workshop at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Choose up to 16 laser-cut acrylic pieces, designed and made in Birmingham by Rebecca Cowley of Working Clasp Jewellery, and learn how to transform them into beautiful wearable art.

With bright sunflowers, frosted leaves, honey bees, honeycomb and honey pots to mix and match, you'll create a unique piece inspired by the abundance and beauty of the harvest season. Inspired by Lughnasadh, the Celtic festival that marks the first harvest, this 90-minute workshop is a chance to slow down, get creative and make something truly special.

Held in the beautiful new Craft & Culture Café Bar at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, there'll be plenty of opportunity to enjoy a drink while you craft.

Good to know

No experience is needed - just bring your imagination.
If you normally use reading glasses or other visual aids for detailed work, please bring them along so you can enjoy the workshop comfortably.
You'll leave with up to three handmade pieces to celebrate the magic of late summer.
Spaces are limited, booking is recommended.
A themed cocktail is included in the price

About the artist

Rebecca Cowley is the designer and maker behind Working Clasp Jewellery, a Birmingham-based jewellery brand inspired by the changing seasons, the flora and fauna that define them, and the rich symbolism of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Influenced by the craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts movement and the organic forms of Art Nouveau, her work celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
As a neurodivergent artist, Rebecca finds comfort and regulation in tuning into the rhythms of the natural world. Through her jewellery and accessible workshops, she encourages others to express their creativity and celebrate the beauty of the seasons. Her work has been featured in museums, galleries and independent shops across the UK.

Diving deeper into the Symbolism Behind the Design

This workshop is inspired by Lughnasadh (or Lammas), the first harvest festival of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Celebrated at the height of late summer, it marks a time of abundance, gratitude and gathering the fruits of our labour before autumn arrives.

Sunflowers are one of the most iconic flowers of the season. Their golden faces follow the sun across the sky, symbolising the warmth and light that help crops to grow. Blooming at the height of summer, they represent abundance, vitality and the transition towards the golden days of autumn.

Bees have long been associated with Lughnasadh as symbols of hard work, community and cooperation. Just as farmers gather the harvest, bees spend the summer tirelessly collecting nectar and supporting the hive. Their dedication reflects the effort, creativity and care that help us bring our own projects and dreams to fruition.

Honey is often harvested in late July and early August, making it a natural symbol of the first harvest season. Known as the "sweet fruit of labour", honey represents the rewards that come from patience, persistence and working in harmony with nature. Its rich golden colour also echoes the fading summer sun, whose warmth has nurtured the crops, flowers and wild spaces throughout the season.