Friday 13th March 2026
2pm - 4pm
Spark & Bell Ltd
Ground Floor, Victoria House,
Vale Road, Portslade
BN41 1GG
Join me in Brighton at the gorgeous Spark and Bell for my absolute favourite session to run.
Working hands-on with a wide collection of material samples, we’ll explore where materials come from, what they’re made of, and the stories they carry. Together, we’ll use these insights to develop practical frameworks for making more conscious material decisions, grounded in circular thinking and human connection.
This in-person workshop offers the chance to slow down, touch, compare, question, and discuss materials in the inspiring Spark and Bell Studio.
Perfect for anyone working with materials, including designers, makers, interior designers, students, and professionals who want to deepen their material knowledge and build confidence in more responsible material choices.
Tickets will be limited for this session to 10.
You’ll leave with:
A clearer understanding of where materials come from and how they’re made
Practical ways to evaluate materials beyond buzzwords and surface-level claims
Simple frameworks for making more conscious, circular material choices
Greater confidence when talking about and selecting materials in your work
A refreshed, curious relationship with the materials you work with every day
Hi, I’m Olivia!
I started Do Not Go Gentle to challenge the guilt and fear that often surround sustainability in design. I believe real change happens when people feel informed, inspired, and empowered to take action. Through my work, I help clients use design as a force for good, giving them the tools and confidence to make sustainable choices that really matter.
I studied Textile Design at Central Saint Martins and spent eight years running my own surface design studio, creating handmade, bespoke materials and collaborating with brands, architects, and designers around the world. My work has been featured in Frame and Elle Decoration, and in 2022 I expanded my focus by studying Sustainability in Business at Cambridge.
Today, alongside Do Not Go Gentle, I teach Interior Design at Falmouth University, consult across industries, and lead workshops that make sustainability feel exciting, practical, and full of possibility.
