Artwork for Janis Waldron
Miniature mohair teddy
Silver spoons
Peacock pearls
Silver necklace
Miniature mohair teddy
Details
I am a designer and maker of jewellery and small silver items.
I am passionate about crafts, the power of the handmade and have a love of detail coupled with a butterfly mind. This is amply demonstrated in the items I produce: finely etched designs on copper, unusual silver chain work and hand-knotted semi-precious bead and pearl necklaces with handmade clasps. Alongside these I make miniature teddy bears, rabbits and mice in mohair or plush, all with hand crafted accessories.
I need to make and be busy; I enjoy looking at an objects, textures or creatures and being able translate them into something other; and I enjoy the camaraderie of being with like-minded people.
Janis Presbury Designs
I am keen to pass on my knowledge to others and to that end enjoy running workshops in bead and pearl threading and knotting and making miniature teddy bears. I have successfully run courses and workshops for individuals, as well as various adult groups including the WI and the Jewellery and Allied Industries Training Council.
I began making jewellery as a hobby many years ago and studied at Nottingham School of Art, and Malvern Hills College. Eventually I took the opportunity to leave my full time job and devote myself to becoming a qualified craftsperson, studying at Hereford College of Arts where I gained City and Guilds and Open College Network qualifications in silversmithing. I also attended the Birmingham School of Jewellery where I gained a passion for pearls and trained to advanced level in pearl threading and knotting. Alongside my studies, I worked at a local school, as a technician in resistant materials: acrylics, clay, wood and metal.
I am a keen, self taught needle-woman (sewing, knitting and crochet) and have used these skills to make and accessorise my miniature bears
h. Art
Various shows with the Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen
Independent Bear Artists on-line show
Worcester Cathedral Shop
Etsy Shop
Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen
I also enjoy working to commission - particularly making bears and other small creatures
