This junk jewelry Christmas tree workshop is a festive, hands-on take on christmas team building in the San Francisco Bay Area: guests raid a curated stash of vintage beads, damaged jewelry and forgotten trinkets and arrange them into a one-of-a-kind framed Christmas tree to hang at home.
The workshop runs three hours and is priced at $95 per guest for groups of 1 to 8. Every material, every frame and expert guidance from the studio team are included, and libations and snacks are served while you create. The same class is offered at the studio in Sausalito, just over the Golden Gate Bridge, and at the second studio in Berkeley.
What's Included
- Three hours of guided, beginner friendly making time
- A curated selection
This junk jewelry Christmas tree workshop is a festive, hands-on take on christmas team building in the San Francisco Bay Area: guests raid a curated stash of vintage beads, damaged jewelry and forgotten trinkets and arrange them into a one-of-a-kind framed Christmas tree to hang at home.
The workshop runs three hours and is priced at $95 per guest for groups of 1 to 8. Every material, every frame and expert guidance from the studio team are included, and libations and snacks are served while you create. The same class is offered at the studio in Sausalito, just over the Golden Gate Bridge, and at the second studio in Berkeley.
What's Included
- Three hours of guided, beginner friendly making time
- A curated selection of vintage beads, broken jewelry and forgotten trinkets to choose from
- A frame for your finished tree and all other materials
- Expert guidance from the studio team throughout the session
- Drinks and snacks served during the workshop
- A framed junk jewelry Christmas tree of your own design to take home
What You Will Make
Each guest designs a framed Christmas tree holiday decoration from salvaged sparkle. You choose the pieces that catch your eye, from old brooches and earrings to stray beads and chains, then lay them out in the shape of a tree, play with color and shine, and build up the design until it feels finished. No two trees ever look alike, because no two piles of vintage jewelry are the same.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own baubles or broken jewelry to include in the design. A single earring from a grandmother, a charm from a childhood bracelet or a necklace that snapped years ago can become the star at the top of the tree, which makes the finished piece a meaningful keepsake or gift.
Why It Works for Groups
This is one of the more relaxed crafty team building activities for the season. There is no wrong answer and no skill hurdle, so a whole department starts on equal footing, and the treasure hunt through the bead trays gets people talking right away. With room for up to 8 guests per class, it suits team building activities for small groups, close friends and family gatherings.
It is also an easy fit for eco-conscious creators. Instead of buying new ornaments, everyone turns waste into wonder, giving damaged and forgotten jewelry a second life as DIY Christmas decor. That message lands well with teams looking for holiday team building activities that feel thoughtful rather than generic.
About the Studio
The host is a creative jewelry studio where complete beginners make their own pieces with hands-on support from experienced silversmiths. Its regular sessions guide guests through designing and making rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings in sterling silver or gold fill, choosing from a large collection of gemstones, connectors and charms and learning basic soldering along the way.
The studio identifies as women-owned and has two Bay Area locations, in Sausalito and in Berkeley, both run with the same welcoming, beginner friendly approach.
How the Session Runs
- Arrive, grab a drink and a snack and settle in at the worktable
- Browse the trays of vintage beads, jewelry pieces and trinkets
- Sketch out a tree shape and start placing your favorite finds
- Layer color, sparkle and texture with tips from the studio team
- Finish your framed tree to take home
Good to Know
- Beginner friendly, with no jewelry or craft experience required
- All materials and frames are provided by the studio
- Feel free to bring your own baubles or broken jewelry to include
- The Sausalito studio has free street parking and is walkable from the ferry
- The Berkeley studio is upstairs
- Groups of 1 to 8 guests at $95 per guest
A Fit for Many Occasions
Beyond office celebrations, the workshop makes a cheerful holiday outing for friends, a birthday or milestone celebration with a creative twist, or a small offsite where a team wants to make something together rather than sit through another dinner. Because each tree is framed and ready to hang, guests leave with decor they will bring out every Christmas, and a story behind every piece on it.
Plan Your 2026 Holiday Workshop
Share your preferred date, studio location and group size to check availability. With per-guest pricing, every material and frame included and drinks and snacks on the table, this is a simple way to plan creative team building activities and hands on team building activities that end with a sparkling keepsake for everyone.
