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West African Inspired Jewellery Making Workshop

Omolola jewellery

Omolola Jewellery show us how to make West African inspired jewllery! 

Ever wondered how to make jewellery using cowrie shells?

Now is your opportunity to learn and take home a pair of earrings or a necklace and learn the history of cowrie shells and how they are used in West Africa.

Key Information

Date & time:
Saturday 30 April - Sunday 1 May
12pm, 2pm & 4.30pm

Location: Fountain Room (Level G) 

This is open to Young Barbican: The Takeover ticket holders.

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The Takeover Schedule
YB Takeover Schedule PDF 384.26 kb

Programme Schedule

West African Inspired Jewellery Making Workshop is only open to ticket holders of the Young Barbican: The Takover (30 Apr - 1 May).

Workshops will be 1 hour long, and at the following times on both Saturday & Sunday:
12:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 15:00
16:30 - 17:30

Please sign-up on the day with hosts outside the Fountain Room.

More events taking place over Young Barbican: The Takeover

Young Barbican: The Takeover is taking place on 30 Apr - 1 May. Check out the full programme.

Omolola Jewellery

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Omolola Jewellery

Ọmọlola, meaning, 'child is wealth' in Yoruba, a language originating from West Africa, is a Black-owned brand, based in the UK, known for its gorgeous Afrocentric jewellery.

Founded in 2018 by 2 sisters, Ọmọlola was born of the desire to pay homage to West African artistry and cultures, creating connections with home and sharing our heritage with the diaspora. 

We create pieces that are inspired by the glamour of home from Lagos to Lome, Accra to Abidjan, Kingston to Kano, Banjul to Bamako, Port Louis to Praia, sharing the magic of home with you and your jewellery collection.
 

Fountain Room

Location
The Fountain Room is located on Level G. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.