The artist works predominantly with molten glass which she blows and hot works to create her own unique designs. Some pieces then require extensive cold-finishing using diamond grinding, polishing and sandblasting techniques. She has worked on numerous private collection and corporate commissions as well as creating her own work, which ranges from functional pieces to larger scale sculptural work and installations.
Of her work she says: "The design and manufacture of one's own work is an interesting journey. For me, it is a cross between inspiration and process. I gain inspiration from many things, but most importantly glass itself inspires me. Glass is a frustrating and difficult medium, but the results more than make up for it. It's versatility offers everything my creative mind desires."
After a year long research trip travelling around the world, Kathryn returned home to Scotland and launched her new studio where she continues to develop her work, as well as exhibiting extensively throughout the British Isles.
Super Cool Liquid Glass Studio, Wetheriggs, Cumbria
(April 2004 - December 2006)
In 2004 Kathryn took an opportunity to set up in a shared studio in Cumbria, where she designed and made all her own work for 3 years, concentrating on expanding the business by supplying shops and galleries around the country and taking part in exhibitions.
The World of Glass, St. Helens, Merseyside
(August 2003 - April 2004)
Assistant Glassblower Kathryn worked as part of a team of 3 glassblowers in the museum studio performing glassblowing demonstrations each day to museum visitors, as well as working with clients on various commissions. She was also involved with the design and production of company ranges and corporate commissions.
2000 - 2003 Edinburgh College of Art: Glass Department
BA Hons Degree in Design and Applied Arts: Glass & Architectural Glass
1999 - 2000 Telford College, Edinburgh
AC Foundation in Art & Design
Portfolio Course.
2010 | 'Birdsong' - Residency at Toyama Glass Institute, Japan 'Space Craft' - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester |
2009 | 'Summer Exhibition' - The Green Gallery, Ballamenoch 'Gifted' - National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh 'Ornament' - Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery 'Glass In The Window' - The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds |
2008 | 'Northern Glass' - The Platform Gallery, Clitheroe 'Seasonal Splendour' - Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery 'Effervescence' - Sussex Barn Gallery |
2007 | Personal Research Trip (February to August) |
2006 | 'Gifted' - The Platform Gallery, Clitheroe 'Featured Artist' - The Wonderwall Gallery, Cirencester |
2005 | 'Glass in the Garden' - Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire 'A Glazed Look' - The Ropewalk Gallery, Barton upon Humber 'Christmas Exhibition' - Craft Shop, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester |
2004 | 'Fairytales' - The World Of Glass, St. Helens |
2010 | Art In Action - Waterperry House, Oxon Origin - London |
2009 | BCTF - Harrogate Art in Action Ireland - Country Meath, Ireland Art in Action - Waterperry House, Oxon The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Manchester MADE - Brighton National Crafts & Design Fair - Dublin |
2008 | BCTF - Harrogate Art In Action Ireland - County Meath, Ireland Origin - London The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Manchester National Crafts & Design Fair - Dublin |
2007 | National Crafts & Design Fair - Dublin |
2006 | BCTF - Harrogate Design Edge - London Flair - Belfast National Crafts & Design Fair - Dublin |
2005 | BCTF - Harrogate The Big Draw - Wetheriggs Pottery, Cumbria Grand Designs Live - Excel, London National Craft Fair of Ireland - Dublin |
2004 | The Big Draw - St. Helens |
2003 | New Designers - London |