Festive 3D Stars from Upcycled Drinks Cans
Half-day workshop
Course Summary
Add some sparkle to your festive season with this creative, eco-friendly workshop! Join us to make colourful, three-dimensional star decorations crafted from upcycled drinks cans. These eye-catching stars are perfect for hanging on your tree, decorating your home, or even using as quirky gift tags.
During the session, you’ll learn how to carefully measure, cut and fold to transform everyday cans into striking festive pieces. You will have your own reusable template, so you can continue making more at home.
Who is this workshop for?
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Suitable for adults who love crafting and have some dexterity.
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Teens aged 14–18 are very welcome if accompanied by a participating adult.
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This workshop involves careful measuring and cutting.
Materials:
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring along your favourite cans (1 regular can makes 1 star).
Tutor Biography:
Ruby Taylor, founder of Native Hands, is inspired by working with natural materials foraged from woods, hedgerows and the land where a dialogue emerges between her hands and the materials. Immersed in the whole cycle of production: harvesting in a sustainable way and processing the raw materials to create functional and sculptural pieces.
Usually teaching groups in the woodlands of East Sussex, Ruby brings her popular courses indoors with Atelier Beside the Sea during the winter months to continue sharing her unique approach to this craft.
Ruby is passionate about helping people develop their skills and creativity whilst developing their connection to the natural world. With over 30 years’ experience, her teaching method comes with clarity, patience and humour.
Ruby is the author of the bestseller 'Wild Basketry' published by Bloomsbury
View all courses with Ruby Taylor.
Location:
MAKE Arch 3. Please check in with a member of staff at the shop till area to be shown to the right arch.
Refreshments:
Refreshments will be available during the class.
What to bring with you:
All materials are provided by Atelier Beside the Sea, although you may wish to collect some visual reference materials and a sketchbook and pencil to make notes and sketch out ideas.
Please refer to the course outline for specific materials.
Progression:
Atelier Beside the Sea has a range of 3D & Craft courses.
Specific advanced courses will be added as we develop our range of courses throughout the year. Please check the MAKE section of our website for course details or alternatively sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to receive regular updates.
Booking terms & conditions:
You can view the MAKE booking terms & conditions here.
As we send information to you ahead of your course start date please ensure you provide full contact information when booking, including a contact number and email address.
Contact us:
If you have any questions about this course, please feel free to contact us at make@atelierbrighton.co.uk