Jewellery pliers and a cutting mat at the jewellery making workshop

Corporate Jewellery Jam with Mediacom and Gum Gum

As I walked into Essence Mediacom last Wednesday to deliver a Jewellery Jam hosted by Gum Gum, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. This was where my advertising career began two decades ago. The bustling energy of the new building felt both familiar and evolved, full of new faces, but still some friendly faces from my past.
The entrance sign to Essence Mediacom and WPP campus in Manchester


Loaded with a variety of zero-waste shapes, each cut from the negative space of larger acrylic projects. The aim was to encourage attendees to feel free to play and explore all the colors and shapes, with no fixed rules on what to make. For two enjoyable hours, we set aside spreadsheets and deadlines, and just sat and created. Jody Appleton with a client at Mediacom, teaching them how to fix jewellery on to a jump ring.

With pliers in hand, all attendees quickly grasped the basics after a brief introduction. Everyone selected their charms from the huge acrylic selection and began assembling shapes and motifs into wearable pieces, as usual, I was blown away with how every person interpreted the materials differently. This is my favourite part of any Jewellery Jam, just seeing how people can be presented with the same array of shapes but produce something completely different. 

An earring made from a blue acrylic arch, glitter bars and mint green hearts on the end. Created on a corporate wellbeing day ran by Lady And The Laser Beam

Lightning bolts, flowers, and hearts emerged as popular motifs, perhaps inspired by the burgeoning springtime outside. From necklaces, to earrings to an anklet -  everyone walked away with something to be proud of, along with plenty of gifts for Mother's Day.


Returning to Essence Mediacom, albeit in a different capacity, sparked a moment of reflection for me. Two decades ago, I could never have imagined that my journey would lead me back here, facilitating sessions aimed at nurturing creativity and mental well-being.



If your company is seeking a unique team-building experience that fosters creativity and connection, look no further than a Jewellery Jam. Get in touch with me to discover how I can tailor a session to suit your team's needs and provide 2 protected hours of creative play. 

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