Mak:Mind

A community outreach project of 3D Creative Workshops in Edinburgh, MAK: MIND offers precious jewellery making experiences to celebrate positive decisions.

MAK: MIND is the brainchild of jewellery designer Renate Kriegler Edwards and a community outreach project of the Edinburgh-based 3D design agency 3D Creative Workshops. Through this project we will offer subsidised one-to-one precious jewellery making experiences to people from all backgrounds based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pending funding, the project will culminate in a public exhibition showcasing the creative outcomes of the project and, more importantly, celebrating changed lives.

The project title MAK: MIND is derived from the Scots words mak for making and mind for remembering, and also a play on the expression to make up one's mind.

Clients will enjoy the opportunity to design and participate in the crafting of their very own sterling silver and diamond pendant, with the specific intention for this amulet to celebrate and remind them of a recent decision to change something in their own lives. We believe that the making process will help to cement such a milestone, whilst unlocking creativity may further empower individuals on their new journey.

MAK: MIND seeks to celebrate those moments when we come through hard times with a clear vision and a strong commitment to manifest change in our own lives. We want to reward and encourage individuals who assume responsibility for their own happiness and well-being. As such, we seek to partner with Edinburgh-based psychotherapists who would be happy to 'refer' rehabilitated or otherwise successfully discharged clients to us for our post-therapy creative process.

3D Creative Workshops have already invested substantial amounts of time and resources in the development of this project and are now in the process of applying for funding to offer subsidised experiences to the unwaged. In the meantime, revenue generated from serving paying clients will contribute to our setting up costs.

We invite proposals for partnerships from local government, institutions, businesses and individuals, around the themes of mental health, craft and creativity. We are particularly keen to hear from partners who may assist in any aspect of the public exhibition.