Ren Higuera (they/them) is a jeweler and enamelist. After receiving their BFA in metalsmithing from the University of North Texas in 2022, they split their time designing for an art jeweler in Dallas and attending craft schools across the East Coast. Ren’s main body of work is a line of fidget jewelry designed to aid stimming for neurodiverse individuals. ‘Stimming’ refers to idle, repetitive, and self-soothing gestures such as nail biting or leg bouncing. Ren’s wearable fidget pieces aid stimming through contrasting textures and kinetic parts.
Metals/Jewelry Studio Instructor