Member of the Month: Kathryn Willis
Kathryn Willis is a jeweller, maker and educator who lives in Monmouthshire, South Wales. She creates contemporary enamelled jewellery and panels using a wide range of enamel techniques on silver and copper. Kathryn was introduced to enamelling by Ros Conway whilst on her jewellery degree at Middlesex University. From that day she was hooked, loving the ability to play with layers of colour and pattern which evolve from her experiments with printmaking and textiles. Kathryn’s work draws inspiration from her textile heritage and the weaving industry of Wales. Other recurrent themes found in her work are repetition, growth and the Welsh landscape. She is a member of the Makers Guild in Wales, recently retired chair of the Guild of Enamellers and a committee member of The British society of Enamellers. Kathryn has exhibited nationally and internationally.
The British Society of Enamellers has a broad membership, encompassing levels of expertise from enamel students to professional level enamellers. Our aim is to promote the highest standards of contemporary design and workmanship in all aspects of this unique and exciting medium.
UK based, the BSOE has international connections and offers exhibition opportunities, bursaries, an online gallery, industry discounts, workshops and events for its members.
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