Katherine Lawrie

Katherine has been familiar with the techniques involved in making jewellery from an early age. Her father works as a jeweller and often Katherine would work alongside him in his workshop. Katherine studied Jewellery Design & Making at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design and then on to Edinburgh College of Art.

Since 1999 Katherine has sold her work direct to the public via Open Studio, Art Trails, local galleries, via her website and direct to the public.

She is a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists.

Katherine Lawrie’s jewellery, handmade in sterling silver and gold, is inspired by natural forms, of British flora, fauna and wildlife, and the symbolism found in these forms.
Handcrafting jewellery involves various techniques including roller texturing, an unpredictable technique which involves the use of steel rolling mills and natural and manmade materials, hand piercing using a fine bladed piercing saw to cut out intricate details and using cast from life items such as the acorns and seed heads.

Katherine’s pieces hold symbolism gleaned from many different cultures, often obvious, but sometimes hidden. Used in conjunction with semi-precious and precious stones to create a body of work with sensitivity and subtlety which works in sympathy with the wearer.