D O R T A
Crafting is magic
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Play is a mindful practice
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Colour is a language
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Crafting is magic ✳︎ Play is a mindful practice ✳︎ Colour is a language ✳︎
Upcycled Jewellery
Inspired by one of my favourite everyday sights: a large blooming peach rose in someone’s front garden
Materials:
Vintage pearls, pre-loved peridot and repurposed glass, acrylic and resin beads.
All necklaces are finished with 925 sterling silver findings, bolt ring clasp and extension chain
Length:
40cm from clasp to clasp plus 5cm extension chain
An ode to balance and cycles. Inspired by the cycles of the seasons, the Solstice Earrings are a charm for grounding reassurance in the seasons of our lives.
Materials
Repurposed peridot, shell and glass.
15mm gold vermeil hoops.
Inspired by babbling brooks and free flowing streams, the sound of running water and twinkling light on the water. Pops of green and pink represent the algae, moss and plant life that thrive at the water’s edge
She’s one-of-a-kind, meaning only one version of her exists! I might make variations in the future, but she won’t appear in the exact same way again!
Materials:
Secondhand peridot, vintage pearls, pre-loved resin and glass and a handful of repurposed shells
All necklaces are finished with 925 sterling silver findings, bolt ring clasp and extension chain
Length:
40cm from clasp to clasp plus 5cm extension chain
“Only when we are at our most PLAYFUL can DIVINITY finally get SERIOUS with us”
Elizabeth Gilbert, 2015
Workshops
Mindfulness meets hand-making. DORTA workshops blend creativity with wellbeing to encourage connection to yourself, to others, and to your surroundings.
Newsletter
A peak behind the scenes of the inner workings of DORTA. Weekly updates on running a creative business, research on access to the arts and wellbeing, and journalling prompts!
Work With Us
Together we can host a workshop, run a panel discussion, curate a creative programme. We work with a variety of clients across the public, private and educational sectors.