Katherine Webster

Experience

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  Meifod Pottery

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  Potter

  Potter.Wheel-thrown on kick-wheel, and decorated Raku vases.Wheel-thrown red earthenware, traditional English slipware.Demonstrator of raku firings at events

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  Michael & Joanna Mosse pottery

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

  Ceramic Artist
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  Katherine Webster Artist

  Jan 1993 - now

  As a versatile ceramic artist, I specialize in functional pottery and sculptural work. My expertise encompasses:Diverse ceramic-making techniquesWheel-thrown pottery productionCreation of unique artistic piecesClay sculpture for both private and public commissionsAdvanced ceramic decoration methodsExtensive exhibition experience in various venuesMy work ranges from functional production pieces to one-of-a-kind artistic creations, showcasing a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. I have completed numerous private and public commissions, demonstrating my ability to meet client specifications while maintaining artistic integrity. Show less

  • Fine artist 2D and 3D

    Nov 1984 - now

  • Ceramicist & Potter

    Jan 1993 - now
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  Katherine Webster

  Oct 1999 - now

  Decorative painter. restoration & conservation of art & art objects.

  Projects;Corsica, France - Restoration projects for 17th-18th century church frescos and architectural stucco modeling, requiring meticulous attention to detail and collaboration with a diverse team.Haute-Savoie, France - Restoration of an 18th-century chapel ceiling.Private commissions: Restoration of paintings. Gilding of frames, furniture, and art objects. Painter and gilder of letters and signage, fairground art, and horse-drawn carriages. Painter & gilder of interior ornamental finishes Show less

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  Katherine Webster. Self-Employed Artist & Craftswoman.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2017

  Teacher and workshop leader: Arts & Crafts

  Teacher and workshop leader: Arts & Crafts, Gold leaf gilding, Heritage painting, Painting in acrylics, enamels & lime / natural pigments, Pottery; sculpture, hand-building, and throwing on the wheel.

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  Fursbeck Pottery.

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2013

  Potter

  Production Potter: the artisanal manufacture of the established range pottery on the wheel, and collaboration of the creation of a new range prototype. Glazing, firing, display, sales, and orders.Workshop teacher of making prehistoric coil-built pots with all students ages and abilities.Participation in replica prehistoric clamp-kiln firings for academic research

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  BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Ceramic Artist

  Production Potter: the artisanal manufacture of the established range of pottery on the wheel, and collaboration of the creation of a new range prototype. salt glaze firing.

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  Le Patiau - Centre d'art et d'histoire céramique

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  Potter

  Potter and Ceramic ArtistSkilled in wheel-thrown faience pottery production and new range creation. Expertise in enameling, firing, and hand decoration. Designs and produces themed ceramic objects. Curates exhibitions and leads workshops. Occasional museum guide and translator. Combines traditional techniques with innovative designs for diverse ceramic projects.

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  Atelier Ornamento Barrattali. Corsica. France

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2024

  Heritage Decor Painter, discovery and conservation of Religious Art

  Project: Restoration of 17th-century Corsican Baroque Churches - Batiments de FranceLed restoration of polychrome frescos and stucco in Corsican Baroque churches. Worked with the Ornamento team, architects, and Bâtiments de France. Uncovered original 17th-century art, repaired with traditional methods. Documented process, and created reports using Ortelia and Word for historical preservation.

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  CDD

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Heritage Decor Painter & Ornamentiste Religious Art

  Project: Restoration of 17th-century Corsican Baroque ChurchesLed restoration of frescos and stucco in Corsican Baroque churches. Collaborated with Ornamento, architects, and Bâtiments de France. Uncovered and restored 17th-century art using traditional methods. Documented process and created detailed reports for historical preservation.