Education

Structure in Stature / Make and Sip: Sustainable Jewelry

Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
301 W. Ohio, Chicago, Illinois 60654

Join us on 11/14 for our sustainable jewelry making workshop, hosted by exhibiting artist, Tristian Laney!


This workshop will introduce you to real world applications for sustainable and recycled materials in fashion. You will learn the process of turning tin cans into usable paillettes and make your own unique jewelry pieces! Sip some wine, meet new friends, and come home with two new pieces of jewelry!


Saturday, November 14th, 1pm - 3pm


Materials and refreshments provided $25/person


Tickets at www.forum301.org


Tristian Laney is a fresh apparel designer and upcoming graduate from Michigan State University. In 2019, he founded 2nd Date Apparel Studio from his bedroom in the suburbs of Detroit. Inspired by the beauty of Midwest culture, eclectic aesthetics of 2nd hand stores, and the unique quality of retro movies and music, 2nd Date hopes to bring fun back into the wardrobe through silhouette, color, and texture. Having participated with New York Fashion Week in 2024, 2025, and selected as part of the Future of Fashion Showcase for the University of Michigan Fashion Media Summit, Tristian has started his next chapter in Chicago with Chicago Menswear Day and Chicago Fashion Week 2026.

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