Frequently Asked Questions

Private workshops are available for groups of 6 or more in Kiel, throughout Schleswig-Holstein, and in Hamburg. They last about 3 hours and cost from €64.95 per person. For a bachelorette party, the bride attends free of charge for groups of 7 or more (including the bride), so you only pay for at least 6. We come to you or help you find a venue. Request: Request a workshop

Yes. At Salty Dreamers, you design jewelry from the sea together, with no prior experience needed, indoors and regardless of the weather. Private workshops for 6–15 people last about 3 hours, and everyone takes home their own piece of jewelry. For groups of 7 or more (including the bride), the bride attends free of charge. Also available in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg: Request a workshop

Yes. Making jewelry together is relaxed and gives everyone something to do, so you can strike up conversations naturally.

Of course. Tell us in your request what kind of mood you would like, such as ocean blue, pearls, cowrie shells, or paua shell. We will coordinate the materials accordingly.

Yes. Many people celebrate their birthday with a private jewelry workshop from Salty Dreamers: you design jewelry from the sea together, receive step-by-step guidance, and take your pieces home with you. We are also happy to come to your home in Kiel or Schleswig-Holstein: Request a workshop

Yes. Because we provide step-by-step guidance and everyone designs freely, the workshop is suitable for all age groups and requires no prior experience. We have a lot of experience with family celebrations.

Yes. Many friends book the workshop as a relaxed evening with a beautiful result, even without a special occasion. In the end, everyone has their own piece of jewelry from the sea.

Yes. Teams like it because everyone can participate, no prior experience is needed, and in the end, everyone takes home something they made themselves. For 6–15 people, about 3 hours, in German, English, or Dutch, at your office or at a venue we organize.

Yes. The public dates at Café Alma are perfect for a visit to Kiel: for beginners, indoors and regardless of the weather, and you take your handmade jewelry home with you.

Yes. The workshops take place indoors and work all year round, even in winter.

Public workshops take place at Café Alma, Wilhelminenstraße 19 in Kiel. They last about 2.5 hours and cost €59.90 per person. Ideal for individuals, couples, and small groups. Book a date: View dates

On the workshop page, you can join the waiting list, and we will let you know as soon as new dates are confirmed: View dates. For 6 or more people, you can also request your own date.

Yes. Salty Dreamers workshops are designed for beginners, and you do not need any prior experience. We guide you step by step, and you design your own piece of jewelry from materials from the sea.

Completely relaxed: we show you step by step how it is done, you choose materials from the sea, and design your own piece of jewelry. Tools and materials are provided, with no pressure and no right or wrong. In the end, you take your piece with you right away.

One finished piece of jewelry per person, all tools and materials, and step-by-step guidance. You can choose a necklace, bracelet, or anklet made of stainless steel in gold or silver, or earrings made of 925 sterling silver. Additional pieces are possible for a small additional material fee. You can bring your own finds from the beach; we even have a drill with us.

Public workshops in Kiel last about 2.5 hours (for example, 3:00–5:30 p.m.), while private group workshops last about 3 hours. If you have less time, for example after work, simply mention it in your request.

Public workshops in Kiel are limited to 10 people. Perfect for friends, dates, as a gift, or as a creative break for yourself.

Private workshops are available for 6 or more people; we recommend 6–15 people. This is suitable for most bachelorette parties, birthdays, girls' nights out, and team events. Larger groups? Feel free to ask us.

In Kiel, throughout Schleswig-Holstein, for example in Lübeck, Neumünster, and Flensburg, and in Hamburg. Public dates are available at Café Alma in Kiel, and private workshops can be held at your location upon request. We also travel throughout Germany for special requests, provided that accommodation and travel costs are covered in addition to the travel cost allowance, or for larger events with many people. Simply inquire.

Yes. For private workshops, we come to you in Kiel, throughout Schleswig-Holstein, and in Hamburg, whether to your living room, office, or vacation home. We only need a few tables; we bring everything else with us.

Yes. If you do not have a suitable venue, we will help you find one, depending on the date, group size, and area. Simply mention it in your request: Request a workshop

In German, English, and Dutch. This is also ideal for international teams and mixed groups.

Public workshops take place at Café Alma, Wilhelminenstraße 19, 24103 Kiel, centrally located in the city.

At Café Alma, you can combine creative work with a café atmosphere. The food and drinks available depend on the respective venue.

Something comfortable. It is a clean activity, as you work at a table with small tools and materials.

Yes, of course. If you would like a group photo, please let us know at the beginning, and we will plan a nice moment for it.

That depends on the venue. If you need step-free access or other accommodations, please let us know before booking, and we will find the right venue.

Yes. One piece of jewelry per person is included in the price. If you have the time and desire, you are welcome to design additional pieces, such as a bracelet and a necklace, for a small additional material fee. In private workshops, many people make a second piece.

Yes. Salty Dreamers gift vouchers are valid for everything: workshops and jewelry from the online shop. You can buy one here: Buy a gift voucher

Yes, free of charge up to 4 weeks before the date.

Please let us know your preferred dates as early as possible. Whether it is possible depends on availability and how easily the venue can be planned.

At Salty Dreamers, everything revolves around the sea: paua shell, pearls, cowrie shells, and sea glass. The workshops are personal rather than mass-produced, designed for beginners, and ideal for groups such as bachelorette parties, birthdays, or teams. In the end, everyone takes home a genuine piece of jewelry.

Public workshops last about 2.5 hours, while private workshops last about 3 hours. Private groups are 6 or more, with 6–15 recommended. No prior experience is needed. Available in German, English, or Dutch. Free cancellation up to 4 weeks in advance.

Yes. In the Salty Dreamers online configurator, you become the designer: you choose gold or silver, one of six chain styles, 40 or 50 cm, and up to three small charms from the sea. In the preview, you can immediately see what it looks like. We assemble it by hand in Kiel: Design your own necklace

We assemble your necklace by hand in Kiel and ship it within 48 hours. Within Germany, it will usually arrive in 1–2 days, and shipping is free.

With one charm, it costs €42.95 in silver and €44.95 in gold. Each additional charm costs €5, and the 50 cm length costs €2. You will see the total price immediately while designing.

In gold, there are 21 designs, such as a turtle, starfish, dolphin, anchor, sand dollar, sun, shells, and freshwater pearls. In silver, there are 10, such as a turtle, starfish, fish, fin, shells, and heart.

Yes. In the online configurator, you design your necklace from home, we make it by hand in Kiel and send it to you—free of charge within Germany, and also to the EU, the USA, and Canada: Design your own necklace

Yes. You design your necklace yourself in the configurator. For many other pieces, we are happy to adjust the length, clasp, or chain: simply mention it in your order or contact info@saltydreamers.com. Bracelets for designing yourself will soon be available in the configurator; until then, simply tell us your idea.

Jewelry from the sea: necklaces, bracelets, and anklets, mostly made of rustproof stainless steel, and earrings made of 925 sterling silver, handcrafted in Kiel with paua shell, cowrie shells, freshwater pearls, and sea glass. We also offer a necklace for designing yourself and a small selection of adjustable stainless steel rings.

Yes. Paua from New Zealand is the heart of Salty Dreamers. Necklaces: Paua necklaces, bracelets: Paua bracelets, earrings: Paua earrings

Paua is a type of abalone from New Zealand, also known as a sea ear. Its shell shimmers in blue, green, and purple, and every piece is different. Learn more: What is a paua shell?

Many paua pieces bear names from the Māori language, such as Moana (ocean), Aroha (love), or Tumanako (hope). The meaning is provided in each product description. The idea came from the trip to New Zealand after which Fynn and Felize founded Salty Dreamers.

Yes. Cowrie shells are among the favorites at Salty Dreamers and are a typical beach element in our jewelry.

Yes. Our sea glass is real, found on the beach, and smoothed by the sea over many years. Every piece is different.

Yes, our paua pieces are unique: every shell is different, and you receive exactly the piece shown in the photo. Shells, pearls, and sea glass are also natural materials, so every piece looks slightly different.

Yes. Necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and rings are made of stainless steel, which is rustproof and waterproof. You can wear them while showering, swimming in the sea, sweating, and exercising. Our 925 silver earrings are also water-resistant; silver simply develops its own character over time.

Mostly yes, made of high-quality stainless steel in silver or with a gold-colored PVD coating. We also offer a small paua collection made of 925 silver.

Yes. Our earrings are made of 925 sterling silver, in silver or gold-plated.

Yes. Our earrings are made of 925 silver, many with paua shell. The two shells in a pair are never exactly alike; you receive exactly the pair shown in the photo: Paua earrings

Yes. They are designed for everyday wear. Real silver develops its own character over time; simply wipe them occasionally with a clear, damp cloth.

That's exactly what Salty Dreamers is here for. Necklaces and bracelets are made of high-quality stainless steel, earrings from 925 sterling silver, with real natural materials from the sea. The jewelry is waterproof, durable, and repairable, and we repair it free of charge in the first 12 months.

Bracelets 14 cm plus 5 cm extension. Necklaces usually 40 cm plus 5 cm, some 50 cm plus 5 cm. Anklets 22 cm plus 5 cm. Macramé and nylon bands are adjustable with a sliding knot. Want a different length? Just write it as a note in your order.

Our rings are a small addition to our jewelry, selected by us. They are made of stainless steel (silver or with a gold-colored PVD coating), waterproof, and open, so they adapt to your finger.

Stainless steel is rust-proof and waterproof, just wipe it off every now and then with a clear, damp cloth. Real 925 silver develops its own character over time.

Yes. In the first 12 months after ordering, we repair any damage free of charge, regardless of how it happened, in addition to the statutory warranty. You only pay the postage. Our jewelry is designed so that it can be repaired.

Most bracelets and necklaces cost between €30 and €70, the custom-designed necklace from €42.95, rings €16.95. Public workshops in Kiel cost €59.90 per person, private group workshops from €64.95 per person.

Yes. At Salty Dreamers, everything revolves around the sea: shells, pearls, sea glass. It gets more personal with a custom-designed necklace or a gift certificate for a workshop. Upon request, we package everything as a gift.

Always within Germany, delivery usually takes 1–3 days. Shipping to the EU costs €7.95, from €50 it is free.

Yes, to all EU countries, to the USA and to Canada. EU: €7.95, from €50 free. USA and Canada: €15.95. Every package comes with tracking. We currently do not ship to Switzerland and Great Britain.

Usually 3–5 days, with tracking.

No, we do not offer express shipping. Within Germany, your package is usually there in 1–3 days.

You can return items free of charge within 14 days, from Germany and the EU. Custom-designed pieces are excluded, for example, a necklace from the configurator.

Yes, gladly. Just write us a note when ordering.

Yes. We never put an invoice in the package, only a delivery note without prices. You receive the invoice by email. This way you can have it delivered directly to the person receiving the gift.

Write to us as quickly as possible at info@saltydreamers.com. As long as the package is not yet on its way, we will change the address.

Yes. Write to us at info@saltydreamers.com.

By email at info@saltydreamers.com or via the contact page. You will receive a personal response from Fynn or Felize.

Three things. 1. Private jewelry workshops in Kiel and Schleswig-Holstein for bachelor parties, birthdays, girls' nights and team events. 2. Design jewelry online yourself: In the configurator you become the designer of your necklace, we assemble it by hand in Kiel and ship it within 48 hours. 3. Unique jewelry from the sea with real paua shell, pearls and sea glass: waterproof, repairable, personalizable and made in Kiel.

Yes. We assemble necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets by hand in our small studio in Kiel, so in Germany. The materials come from the sea, for example real paua shell from New Zealand, freshwater pearls and sea glass. The exception are our stainless steel rings: We select them to match our jewelry.

Yes. Salty Dreamers makes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets by hand in Kiel, not in series. The jewelry is waterproof, durable and repairable, and shipping within Germany is free.

Yes. Salty Dreamers assembles jewelry from the sea by hand in Kiel, so in Germany: necklaces, bracelets and anklets made of waterproof stainless steel, earrings from 925 silver, with paua shell, pearls and sea glass. You can design your own necklace online: Design your own necklace

In Kiel on the Baltic Sea. Salty Dreamers is a small jewelry brand with a studio, online shop and jewelry workshops in Kiel and Schleswig-Holstein.

Fynn and Felize. Fynn is the owner and founded Salty Dreamers in 2021 together with Felize in Kiel, after a trip through New Zealand. No corporation, no middleman: Anyone who writes to us will receive a personal response from Fynn or Felize.

Very. Salty Dreamers has over 290 reviews with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars, for jewelry and workshops (as of October 2026).

Salty Dreamers makes relaxed everyday jewelry from the sea. Anyone looking for real gold, gemstones or classic fine jewelry is better off at a goldsmith.