I entered one of my pieces for the Harley Open 2026. They received over 700 entries for this years’ competition, and vase got chosen for the exhibition.
You can see my piece “Unexpected visitor” at the Harley gallery.
Moving Stories is the fourth edition of House Guests at David Parr House, with works by contemporary artists, designers and makers taking up temporary residence at 186 Gwydir Street.
This year, the exhibition takes on a new form with works arriving throughout October, each settling into the house at their own point in the month. Each new guest will be announced on arrival, and the exhibition will unfold gradually, evolving as more artworks join, right through to the end of the year.
Curated around the theme Maps, Travel and Journeys, artists and visitors are invited to consider: Where have we come from? Where are we going? What do we carry with us? To explore journeys both real and imagined, extraordinary and quotidian, from physical routes and imagined landscapes to maps, memories and the traces we leave behind. Working across varied scales, materials and processes, the works sit alongside David Parr's original decorative schemes and the contents of the family home, creating intimate and unexpected dialogues and encounters throughout the historic house.
Please note: The exhibition can be viewed during House Visits from 1 October to 9 January 2027. Entry to the exhibition is included in a House Visit ticket.
My work is on display only - if you wish to inquire about a purchase, please get in touch with my local gallery, Cambridge Contemporary Arts or me.
15th - 19th November 2027 | 5 Day Workshop
This five-day workshop will explore throwing a variety of porcelain pieces in various shapes and sizes, then altering these thrown forms.
Learn more about working with porcelain
Porcelain shapes – designing and making interesting silhouettes in clay. You will first draw the shapes on paper inspired by your environment and then make them on the wheel, applying multiple techniques of manipulation and assembling.
You can book through the West Dean website—> West Dean
This July feels especially exciting. I’ll be welcoming guests on all four weekends of the month, opening my space to visitors throughout July
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am til 17:00 pm.
Over the past months, I’ve been immersed in an Artist Residency in Japan, a period of focused making, observing, and learning that has deeply influenced my practice. The work I created there marks a fresh chapter for me, and I’m thrilled to be sharing it publicly for the first time.
Japan offered a unique rhythm: quiet intensity, attention to detail, and a strong connection between tradition and contemporary life. These qualities have filtered into the new pieces — sometimes subtly, sometimes boldly — shaping materials, forms, and ideas in unexpected ways. The residency gave me space to experiment, reflect, and push my work in directions I couldn’t have anticipated before arriving.
Opening my doors every weekend in July feels like the perfect way to mark this moment. It’s an invitation not just to see new work, but to step into a conversation about place, process, and transformation. Whether you’ve followed my practice for years or are encountering it for the first time, I hope these weekends offer time to look closely, ask questions, and enjoy the atmosphere of the studio.
Each weekend will be a little different, shaped by the people who visit and the stories that emerge. I’m very much looking forward to welcoming you, sharing what I’ve been working on, and celebrating this new body of work together.
All four weekends in July — I hope you’ll come by.
This intensive throwing weekend will focus on throwing interesting and challenging porcelain forms. You'll explore both single-piece throwing (such as bottles or “friends’ vases”) and multipart constructions for larger pieces like moon jars.
Katharina's throwing approach is influenced by Austrian and German traditions. She will introduce you to a range of tools she has gathered in over 30 years—throwing sticks, ox tongue, disks, cards—and emphasise a disciplined approach to the workspace and wheel.
Booking required
Turning Earth Leyton - Learning Hub, 11 Argall Avenue, London, E10 7QE
An exhibition with Beaux Arts Bath in May 2026
Please join us for a private view on the 16th May 6-8pm
If you are local to Cambridge, I’d also like to invite you to a lovely event just around the corner. For several years, Penny Heath has opened her wonderful house and garden to the public, inviting local artists to exhibit their work within the architecture of her home and the verdant abundance of the gardens.
Admission by voluntary donation at the entrance.
In support of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Cambridge.
On show my new work produced through the last three months at my Artist Residency at SCCP Japan.
Porcelain throwing course – complex and altered shapes
This course is aimed at confident throwers, with experience of porcelain, who would like to explore the shaping and altering of vessels. It will include how to throw curved forms focussing on proportion and composition, and how to alter thrown forms into ovals and squares
A wonderful opportunity to learn more about throwing and the material of porcelain. Throughout this workshop, you will be using the pottery wheel to create a variety of thrown porcelain forms, as well as exploring how to make shape alterations to these vessels. There will be regular demonstrations to show you a variety of different techniques and Katharina will tutor students on a group and an individual basis to inspire, encourage and build confidence.
A wonderful ceramic fair held in the museum of the home in London.
This hands-on course invites you to explore the art of porcelain design by creating captivating silhouettes inspired by your surroundings. Through a blend of drawing and sketching, wheel-throwing, and various manipulation techniques, you will develop both your artistic vision and practical skills in ceramics.
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Cambridge Open Studios event runs over the first four weekends of July every year, and provides the opportunity to visit working studios, and buy art direct from the artists.
Cambridge Open Studios will run over the following dates in 2025, with studios open between 10am and 5pm:
My studio will be open on:
05 – 06 | 12 – 13 July
Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney will showcase outstanding ceramic artists under a number of large, open-sided marquees on immaculate lawns, overlooking the stunning lake.
Compton Verney is an historic house and well-established, award-winning, arts venue set in 120 acres of stunning Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown parkland.
Over more than twenty years Ceramic Art London has grown to be the place to see and buy contemporary ceramics in Europe.
The popularity and success of the event is largely down to the quality and diversity of its exhibitors.
Makers exhibit as individuals rather than being represented by galleries.
Demonstrations and talks alongside a wide range of contemporary ceramics
This course is aimed at confident throwers who would like to explore the shaping and altering of vessels. It will include how to throw curved forms focussing on proportion and composition, and how to alter thrown forms into ovals and squares.
Over more than 25 years Oxford Ceramics Fair has grown to be one of the UK’s most cherished events, with a highly curated selection of some of the UK’s finest makers, balancing new talent and well-known names in a simple and uncomplicated format to a discerning audience. As usual we will feature a programme of talks and demos alongside the main exhibition.
Please join me for this year's Open Studio in July. It’s the first after a three-year break of opening my studio. This is special as it will be the first one after building a new space.
We moved from Cherry Hinton to Girton and built a larger space to make and show ceramics.
Fresh Air Sculpture is a biennial sculpture exhibition held in the expansive organic garden of The Old Rectory in the Cotswold village of Quenington. The show affords a unique opportunity to see a creative mixture of traditional, modern and cutting-edge sculpture in this stunning outdoor setting. The Old Rectory gardens offer vast lawns joined by a bridge over the River Coln. There are hidden walkways, delightful pergolas, stunning flower beds and impressive vegetable gardens and greenhouses.
Ceramic Art London is an annual event that celebrates the diverse and innovative world of contemporary ceramic art. Held in the vibrant city of London, this showcase brings together talented ceramic artists, enthusiasts, and collectors from around the globe. The event provides a platform for both established and emerging artists to exhibit their unique creations, ranging from traditional pottery to avant-garde sculptural pieces.
Ceramic Art London is known for pushing the boundaries of the medium, exploring new techniques, and experimenting with forms and glazes. Visitors have the opportunity to engage with the artists, gaining insights into their creative processes and the stories behind their works. The event often features a mix of functional and decorative ceramics, highlighting the versatility of this ancient craft in a modern context.
Whether you're a seasoned collector, a passionate artist, or simply someone with an appreciation for the arts, Ceramic Art London offers a captivating experience, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary expression in the fascinating world of ceramic art.
St Edward's School Sports Hall (adjoining Nuffield Health)
Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NZ
28 – 29 October 2023
An exhibition of works Katharina made in response to her research trip to Japan last year. Her findings include new colours new patterns and new shapes that illustrate the outcome of the exciting journey. The show is the concluding event of her Arts Council England-funded project that took Katharina to Japan.
PRIVATE VIEW: 19th July 2023 6-8pm
I was commissioned to make a limited edition of bowls in three designs. Each of them was made as a take on Lucie Rie’s work, her pots being one of my constant inspirations for my making. A numbered edition of 50 pieces per design.
It will be available alongside the Kettles Yard exhibition about her creative output over her lifespan.
River’s Edge is an exhibition in two parts at BallroomArts, Aldeburgh. First, new paintings by Kate Giles exploring the chalk river valleys of Norfolk’s Nar and Bure, are in the Ballroom on the first floor, with new sculptures by Jack Wheeler and Beth Groom, and sculptures of birds by Emily Mayer. Second, The Courtyard Gallery is a group exhibition of artists and makers with a strong connection to East Anglia and its coastal landscape. Many encompass natural materials used in the art and handmade objects they produce.
New Paintings
New Ceramics
New Paintings
