Mental Heath Benefits of Jewellery Making

Looking for ways to de-stress and improve your mental wellbeing? We think our London jewellery making classes are ideal ways to squeeze a little mental respite and rejuvenation into your day! 

Living through the past year is sure to have tested your mental wellbeing in ways you probably couldn’t even imagine pre-pandemic. That’s why we think finding new ways to look after yourself and your mental health is so important. Whether it’s a new DIY project or catching up with friends and family over Zoom, we think our online classes and DIY kits might be able to help. 

They can offer something a little new and exciting, even when our days seem to blur together, and they’re great for reducing stress too. So, if you’re looking for relaxing yet fun things to do at home or more creative and healthy ways to spend your time, let us introduce you to jewellery making! 

You may have already met before, but this time, let us show you this captivating craft in a whole new light. We’d like to explain to you why we think jewellery making should be your craft of choice when it comes to looking after your mental health and wellbeing…

Making your own DIY jewellery is a form of self-expression

When crafting your own homemade jewellery, you’ll be able to design it to look and feel exactly how you want it, which means that making your own DIY jewellery becomes a creative outlet. It's incredibly important to find creative outlets for your emotions, thoughts and feelings in your daily life, and studies have actually shown that creative crafts can even help to process and express trauma. 

Did you know that on average, a person can have around 6000 to 60,000 thoughts a day? Taking a moment to simply clear your head of these inner musings while you express yourself through art or a DIY craft such as jewellery making can be extremely beneficial for your mental health. 

Jewellery making can be a way to get social with an online class

If, like many, you’re finding yourself stuck indoors alone now more than ever, then it’s important to find new ways to connect with others - even if you can’t leave the house! 

With a public online class, you can learn how to make jewellery with other like-minded crafters. Although at first, it can feel a little intimidating trying something new with people you’ve never met before, our artisan DIY craft teachers are experts in helping you feel at ease and getting the conversation flowing between students. Many of our DIY jewellery making virtual experiences are actually designed with the beginner in mind too - so don’t worry about being out of your depth.

That said, if you’d rather not put your jewellery making skills to the test in front of strangers, you could always book a private virtual class and then invite your friends and family along to join. These days most people are looking for new and exciting indoor activities as well as an alternative to the slightly overdone Zoom quiz - so they’ll definitely be glad of the invite! Plus, with a DIY craft kit delivered to your door (and the doors of those joining you), you’ll each have your own jewellery making supplies and will be able to share in a truly unified and hands-on virtual experience! 

In the future, when we’re able to go out and meet new people again, having an interesting hobby such as jewellery making under your belt will be a great icebreaker, as well as a way to connect with other people. Jewellery crafters and DIY fanatics alike love to find each other and share in their passion, so if you’re looking to make friends when the pandemic is over - now is the time to start picking up a new hobby like jewellery making!

Creating your own homemade jewellery can be a meditative experience

When learning how to make jewellery with an online class, whether it’s DIY earrings, a cute DIY necklace or a handcrafted ring, you learn all the processes, techniques and tricks. 

Whilst you’re learning you’ll quicklyrealise how focusing on a creative craft like jewellery making can be a rather meditative experience. 

It’s a well-known fact that exercising your creativity can help reduce stress, anxiety and even make you smarter! But, how? Well, as you’re making your handcrafted jewellery you will find yourself concentrating  purely on the task at hand. Thoughts may drift in and out of your mind, however, with your attention focused  on making your DIY jewellery they won’t cause you any stress or worry. In a way, practising a creative craft for adults can be a form of mindful meditation!

Giving your jewellery away as handmade gifts is an act of kindness

Did you know that pursuing an act of kindness can help boost your confidence, optimism and overall happiness? Well, now you do! 

Many avid jewellery makers know that once you get hooked on this addictive hobby you won’t want to stop, which means you’ll find yourself with a surplus of cute DIY earrings, necklaces and rings around the house. Giving these thoughtful, unique DIY gifts away to loved ones, friends or relatives will not only put a smile on their faces, it will also make you happy too. 

Making handmade jewellery can make you feel productive

On those days when you can’t manage any of your big tasks or chores, but the feeling of being unproductive is eating away at you, jewellery making could help. Whether you choose to take an online class to learn exactly how to make a necklace or you enjoy a little alone time away from the screen with a jewellery making kit, you’ll feel as though you’ve done something creative and productive with your time. This can leave you feeling happier, relaxed and more refreshed for the next day, having taken some time to just ‘craft it out’. So, next time you’re looking for productive things to do at home, just know that you don’t always have to spring clean the house or learn a new language - why not sit back, relax and make something sparkly instead? 

Switch off from the screen with our London jewellery classes

Need a break from the screen? Did you know we have plenty of calming in-person jewellery classes in London too? Once you’ve tried making jewellery at home, put your skills to the test at a local London class. You’ll enjoy hands on help from a friendly teacher, right there and then! Whether you’re based in Streatham, SoHo or Shoreditch, why not explore our creative activities in London today?