Kathie Murphy
I like to pass on what I know and my enthusiasm for what I have found out in my career to help others further theirs
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?An understanding of a safe method of working in Polyester Resin and related materials with the confidence to work in the material by themselves when they leave the course
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?Master and mould making techniques for casting resin jewellery
What inspires your own work?The material itself and a myriad of daily observations.
Where can students see examples of your work?Contemporary Applied Arts, London, Ruthin Craft Centre, Wales, Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh.
Where did you gain your training/experience?Post graduate diploma Glasgow School of Art in Jewellery Middlesex Polytechnic BA in Jewellery
What teaching experience have you had?Visiting lecturer at Middlesex University/Northbrook College/NEWI Wrexham/University of West of England/Filton College, Bristol
Is your work in any public or private collections?Cleveland International Jewellery Collection MIMA National Museums of Scotland Aberdeen City Art Gallery
Have you written any books/had any articles published?Resin Jewellery published by A&C Black 2002/2005/2006 Design and Make non-precious jewellery published by A&C Black publication date May 2009
Do you belong to any professional groups/societies?Association of Contemporary Jewellers