Katie Almond
katie-almond@tiscali.co.uk

I am a designer-maker producing ranges of porcelain jugs, cups and cake stands inspired by old paper ephemera, vintage textiles and afternoon tea. I hand-paint every piece and each is essentially a canvas for decoration, which demonstrates my passion for drawing and old treasured ephemera. This ensures every piece is quirky, unique and evokes a sense of nostalgia. I supply my work through galleries and shops throughout the country and I also offer ceramic workshops locally.

Education

Artist in Residence, De Montfort University, Leicester
September 2009- July 2010
BA (Hons) Design, De Montfort University, Leicester
First class 2006-2009
Diploma Foundation Art and Design, Stamford College
Distinction 2005-2006

Exhibitions (selected)

’Made’ Craft fair, Brighton corn exchange, November, 2011, Retail craft show.
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair GNCCF, Manchester, October 2011, Retail craft show.
A winter showcase at the Ferrer’s gallery, Leicestershire, September 2011.
The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey, June 2011, Retail craft show.
British Craft Trade Fair BCTF, Harrogate, April 2011, Trade show.
'Sock' Loughborough Town hall, March 2011, Retail craft show.
Society of Designer Crafts at the Mall Galleries, London, January 2011.
The Harley Gallery Christmas market, November 2010.
Liverpool Design Fest, St Georges Hall, Liverpool, November, 2010, Retail craft show.
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Manchester, October 2010, Retail craft show.
'Well Read showcase' The Harley Gallery, Welbeck, August 2010.
'Once Upon a Time' RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, August 2010.
‘AIR’ Artist in Residence exhibition, Leicester LCB Depot, May 2010.
Society of Designer Crafts at the Mall Galleries, London, January 2010.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park ‘Made’ exhibition, October 2009.
The Knit and Stitch show, Alexandra Palace, London, October 2009.
BCB ‘Fresh’ exhibition, Stoke on Trent, October 2009.
New Designers (part one), Islington, London, July 2009.

Awards

Therese Taylor Memorial Fund Award, De Montfort University
The Embroiders’ Guild selection for the Graduate Showcase
Designer-maker member of Design Factory
Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen