Made This Way Leaf and Orange Flower - Necklace

A new range of stationery and jewellery created by artists from Rowan, a vibrant local charity in Cambridge that provides a unique arts centre for adults with learning disabilities in Cambridgeshire. Since 1984, Rowan has provided a safe, creative, enriching and welcoming environment where the arts are used as a tool to bring people together. This reduces loneliness and helps to tackle social exclusion, whilst developing artistic skills and improving happiness, health, and wellbeing. 

'Made This Way' is a striking jewellery collection from Rowan created in collaboration with jewellery maker Lydia Hartshorn, and inspired by the colours and plants of the Botanic Garden. A group of Rowan artists were empowered to take charge of this project from start to finish. They jointly decided on the themes, designs, use of materials, packaging and branding. This experience boosted their artistic confidence and honed their retail skills. 

These pieces are made from off-cuts of acrylic sheets, a great way to repurpose and reduce waste. Necklace chains and earrings wires are gold or silver plated.

Sales of this collection help to support Rowan, and Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Product details: 

• Acrylic pieces on gold-plated chain
• Pendant size: approx. 5 cm, chain length: 30 cm
• Supplied in branded black gift box
• Designed and made in Cambridge, UK