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Katharine Coleman MBE
Awarded an MBE in 2009, Katharine Coleman trained in glass
engraving with Peter Dreiser at Morley College. She exhibits
worldwide with work in many public collections including the
V&A and Corning USA, she also teaches at The Studio, Corning
(USA) and Bild-Werk Frauenau (Germany).
Describe your approach to teaching:
Katharine regularly teaches point & drill engraving and
sandblast at West Dean, demonstrating techniques before focusing on
each student on a one-to-one basis, with illustrated evening
talks.
What inspires your own work?
My inspiration ranges from natural history to the modern urban
landscape. The optical properties of glass are fascinating,
providing a rich world for the artist, as yet barely explored.