Katie Clarke 

Katie graduated from Middlesex University with a BA (Hons) in Jewellery in 1996 and was accepted soon after to set up her workshops at the well renowned Cockpit Arts, London.

 

Katie's initial design conceptions owes much to the method of fly-tying; a technique Katie takes out of context, producing pieces that encapsulate the beauty of such a tradition. Her jewellery designs combine precious and non-precious elements to create a wide array of work, from colourful feathers, flashes of iridescent crystal fibres alongside traditional components of 9 or 18ct gold and sterling silver.

 

Her jewellery is ever evolving. More recently, the feathers have taken on a bolder, geometric look.  Sterling Silver is used as a vehicle for the non-precious elements. The feathers are the main focus, heightening the effect of colour and rhythm within a piece.

 

Katie has exhibited at galleries and exhibitions extensively across the UK, Europe and the USA. In particular Dazzle Exhibitions, London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, the prestigious Chelsea Craft Fair, London and the International Gift Fair both at New York and San Francisco.

 

In 2004 Katie moved her workshop from London to Smithbrook Kilns, near Guildford, Surrey. Having taken a break from her work since 2006, and now with 3 beautiful children, Katie is pleased to be back making again from her workshop at home in Fleet, Hampshire.