I’m someone who cannot help but collect ideas and things and, when I make time, put them together into new things. I find it hard to stick to one medium or technique, or to make repeats of the same thing, but making small things in sterling silver is the central thread that I keep coming back to.
I am inspired by lots of things but the shapes, textures and patterns in nature are another constant thread, and you will find me with pockets full of acorns, seed heads, and other natural bits and pieces. Alongside this are the often unnoticed man-made things I collect – broken indicator plastic, bent rusty nails. pieces from plastic packaging. Sometimes these pieces are just inspiration, sometimes they become a part of something new.
My time at the jewellery bench comes in unpredictable fits and starts, working around the family and other commitments. I’m without a studio space at the moment, but have a jewellery bench next to the dining table (and buried under found things).
I live in Rugby*, Warwickshire, UK, where I’ve been pleased to find many other local creative people local to me. You can find many of them on Instagram via @rugbyartistsandmakers and on the Rugby Artists and Makers website.
Jenny
Email: ditherellasworkshop@gmail.com
Instagram: @ditherellasworkshop
Ditherella's Workshop 