Sustainable Jewelry-Making Workshop

Make your own unique earrings with recycled plastic in this NYC workshop!



2 hours Location Hell's Kitchen Class size 4 to 10 guests   $58 - $76 ($76 per guest when you book for 4+ guests, $58/guest for 8+ guests)

Turn trash into treasures in this sustainable jewelry-making workshop in NYC! In this one-of-a-kind jewelry-making experience, where sustainability meets creativity, you will turn plastic waste into wearable art!
Experience wellness for our mind and the Earth through this hands-on workshop. In this creative, eco-friendly workshop, you’ll design custom earrings using colorful shapes crafted from recycled NYC plastics. This is your chance to express your imagination while learning about material circularity and embracing sustainability.
This workshop is guided by Rina Shin, and in collaboration with Precious Plastic NYC (PPNYC). Rina is a Color and Material Designer with over 15 years of professional experience working with brands like Microsoft and Logitech. PPNYC is a New York-based initiative dedicated to transforming plastic waste into sustainable materials through community-focused, creative workshops.
Your workshop will include all the materials needed to create a pair of earrings (including hardware for clip-ons). Feel free to BYO additional hardware to turn your creations into necklaces, charms, or anything else you dream up.
Schedule:
  • 12:00-12:15pm | Intro to material circularity
  • 12:15-14:00pm | Create your own sustainable earrings
Availabilities:
I have a few workshops coming up at different locations. This workshop is also available for private parties.
May 17th, 2026, Sunday
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Precious Plastic NYC (432 Austin Pl, Bronx, NY 10455)
June 5th, 2026, Friday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
at Brooklyn Creative Reuse (254 36th Street, Space C244, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
What you'll get
A completed pair of earrings (including hardware for piercing or clip-ons).
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
Nothing!
We are happy to accept plastic donations. Bring any types of bottle caps and help us continue creating eco-friendly jewelry for the future.
Suitable for

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mom or Xmas gift.

Location

Hell's Kitchen, NY

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Hell's Kitchen, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Brielle Moray, attended Mar 2026: This sustainable jewelry workshop was so much fun! I gifted this for my mom, to have a fun activity for us to do together. Rina was informative and taught us everything step by step. We were able to pick our own unique recycled plastic, colorful pieces that we wanted to make earrings with. Then, we did everything from sanding and crafting our pieces to putting on hardware and all the final touches. I love the innovative process and Rina really made the class interesting and also environmentally friendly. Would definitely recommend this class to creatives and eco-friendly individuals looking for a fun activity!
Your teacher

Unwrap CMF
Unwrap CMF

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female Women-owned

New York-based CMF Design consultant, educator, and founder of Unwrap CMF - an online education resource for color, material, and finish design. She previously led the CMF design team at Motorola. Beyond design, Rina also operates a non-profit creative community space in Taiwan, and co-chairs Women in Design NYC. Presently, Rina devotes her time in design education and building community for color and material enthusiasts - designers and non-designers!

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