Jeweller to showcase nature-inspired work at Glasgow market

Glasgow Times

3 days ago

Jane Harrison, who works from The Briggait Wasps studio in Glasgow, will exhibit her latest creations at the Tea Green Summer Design Market, taking place at The Burrell Collection in Glasgow on August 2 and 3.
Now in its 11th year, Tea Green Events has grown into one of Scotland's leading events for independent designers and makers and will feature around 60 exhibitors.
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Jane, a graduate of Glasgow School of Art, said: "My jewellery is born from a love of nature and a passion for collecting and curating natural objects, things I find on walks around Glasgow and further afield.
"I'm constantly inspired by the shapes, textures and colours I see in parks like Pollok and Mugdock, or along the shores of Luss and Loch Lomond."
Her early collections drew from her garden, often incorporating natural elements such as seed pods and twigs, some of which she casts directly into silver.
Her latest pieces, which will debut at The Burrell, include earrings inspired by fledgling sparrows and tiny frogs from her garden pond.
Jane has been a regular participant in Tea Green's Glasgow events since the very first market.
She said: "Tea Green is the only market I attend regularly.
"The standard is always high, and the locations are incredible, places I'd never otherwise have the opportunity to exhibit in.
"I also love meeting buyers face-to-face, sharing the story behind my work, and often reconnecting after the event for bespoke commissions.
"It's also a brilliant space for creatives to connect, collaborate, and support each other, especially as we navigate rising costs and other industry challenges."
Founded in 2014 by Dundee-based jeweller Joanne MacFadyen, Tea Green Events began at the Glasgow School of Art's Student Union and has grown into a national platform for Scottish creatives.
Joanne said: "Tea Green owes everything to Glasgow, having held our very first market at the Student Union of Glasgow School of Art.
"Having grown up in East Kilbride, I also have personal memories of visiting both The Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove, first as a child and then later as an artist and creative.
"Returning to these beautiful, iconic venues with Scotland's most talented designers is an absolute privilege."
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Lauren Rhodes, commercial development and programming manager at Glasgow Life, highlighted the value of the partnership.
She said: "Tea Green is a fantastic example of what happens when cultural spaces and creative communities work together.
"It has been a real privilege to develop this partnership with Tea Green at Glasgow Life, helping independent designers connect with museum visitors while delivering a high-quality public event.
"Events like these support Scotland's independent creative economy and generate vital income for the museums service.
"They also help our cultural spaces feel relevant, welcoming, and meaningfully connected to the wider arts and design community in Scotland."
The Tea Green Summer Design Market at The Burrell Collection will run from 10am to 5pm on August 2 and from 11am to 5pm on August 3.