Betty Jonkers ARTE ARTISAN of the month

• What inspires you? Where do your ideas come from?
  I"m inspired by bright colours and simplistic designs - I've always been a pop art fan 
  
  
• Greatest claim to fame (with respect to your craft)      
  My greatest claim to fame is to be chosen as first Arte Artisan of the month !

• Where were you born  ?
  I was born in Chester, England but grew up in Melbourne, Australia
  
  
• How long have you been doing your craft ?
  I've always painted and made handicrafts even from as young as 7, I was selling macramé potholders from my bedroom! but I started making cards and designing clothes about a year ago.
  
  
• How did you learn your craft  ?
  Through a lot of practice and experimentation to see what works
  
  
• Favourite film of all time  ?
  My favourite films are "stand by me" and "the wizard of Oz" as I always wanted a pair of ruby slippers!
  
  
• What was the last CD you bought ?
  My last CD was the wiggles "yummy yummy" for my little girl
  
  
• Are you married ?
  Yes I'm married to Mark the man you see lugging all the wares about
  
  
• Do you have kids ?  if so please tell us more about them 
  I have one daughter Ryiah who is 1 going on 5
  
  
• How long have you been in the UAE ?
  I have been in the UAE for nearly 7 years, almost a local
  
  
• How long do you intend to stay in the UAE ? 
  I love the weather so wont be leaving any time soon also its an exciting place to be right now
  
  
• Do you belong to any other groups ?
  Yes "the margarita book club" where you read books and drink wine!
  
  
• What are your favourite materials?
  I use a lot of felt and linen
  
  
• What is your favourite colour?
  I always seem to buy everything in red
  
  
• What are you reading right now?
  The Labyrinth by Kate Mosse for book club and Anthony Keidis biography
  
  
• Apart from creating things, what else do you do?
  I look after my daughter and try and travel as much as we can
  
  
• Your star sign   ?
  Leo
  
  
• How can ARTE be improved ?
  Perhaps try and bag a location where we get passing trade so more people can experience the magic of Arte and check out all the cool things that are on offer

For more details you can contact Jenny on bettyjonkers@hotmail.com