Create your own colourful polymer clay beads, charms and jewellery in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop for adults and children aged 5+.

Suitable for adults and children aged 5 and upwards, this relaxed and supportive workshop will teach participants the basics of using polymer clay to create their own unique beads, charms, and jewellery. Using simple techniques, you'll learn how to shape, decorate, and finish your creations before transforming them into items such as bracelets, keyrings, phone straps, earrings, or decorative charms.

Participants are encouraged to explore the material and creative process at a pace and level that feels right for them. Liz will provide one-to-one guidance and support throughout the session, helping everyone develop confidence and creativity with this versatile material.

By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with at least one completed handmade item, along with new skills and knowledge to continue creating with polymer clay at home.

Fun, tactile, and much easier than it looks, polymer clay is a wonderful material for beginners and experienced makers alike

What You'll Learn

The basics of working with polymer clay

How to create beads and decorative charms

Techniques for shaping, texturing, and decorating clay

How to turn your creations into wearable or usable items

What You'll Make

Participants can choose to create:

Bracelets

Keyrings

Phone straps

Earrings

Decorative beads and charms

Who Is This Workshop For?

Adults and children aged 5+

Complete beginners welcome

Families looking for a creative activity together

Anyone interested in jewellery-making, crafts, or polymer clay

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Kick Up The Arts, Unit 23, The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PJ

About Liz

Liz is a mixed media artist, educator, and facilitator with over 14 years' experience teaching in schools, colleges, and community settings. Alongside creating and teaching polymer clay jewellery, she runs the nature arts social enterprise Insecta Collective CIC and maintains an active fine art practice exploring themes of biodiversity, climate, environment, and place.

Her work has been exhibited at Derby Museum & Art Gallery, the Mall Galleries in London, the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2022, and Sarasota Art Center, Florida. Passionate about participatory arts, Liz brings a supportive, encouraging, and creative approach to all of her workshops.

Instagram: @feelmorelove

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Photography and Video

Artists delivering this workshop and/or the venue team may take photos for promotional use. Participation is optional, and you’ll have the chance to opt in or out at the start of the session.

Dogs at Workshops

With the exception of assistance dogs, we’re unable to accommodate dogs during workshop sessions.

Parking

Parking is available next to The Bell Centre. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.

Accessing The Bell Centre

Access to The Bell Centre via the large green gates next to St Mary's Way or from the town centre on Nottingham Street.

About Kick Up The Arts

Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.

If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.

Terms and Conditions for workshops and creative sessions

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