Cathy McCarthy
Cathy McCarthy is a contemporary jeweller, based in Southampton, Hampshire.
Cathy designs and creates precious metal jewellery, which is inspired by love of nature and an passion for detail. Cathy's intricate designs combine abstract natural shapes and textures, all brought to life using hands-on traditional jewellery making techniques.
Cathy is an active member of the ACJ Wessex group.
Website: www.cathymccarthyjewellery.co.uk
Facebook: @cathymccarthyjewellery
Instagram: @cathymccarthyjewellery
Twitter: @cathmccarthy925
Cathy designs and creates precious metal jewellery, which is inspired by love of nature and an passion for detail. Cathy's intricate designs combine abstract natural shapes and textures, all brought to life using hands-on traditional jewellery making techniques.
Cathy is an active member of the ACJ Wessex group.
Website: www.cathymccarthyjewellery.co.uk
Facebook: @cathymccarthyjewellery
Instagram: @cathymccarthyjewellery
Twitter: @cathmccarthy925
Exhibitions
Current Outlets -
New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham
St Barbe Gallery, Lymington Hampshire
Etsy on-line shop - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/cathymccarthydesigns
Folksy on-line shop - www.folksy.com/shops/cathymccarthyjewellery
Exhibitions -
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2019/20
Hampshire Open studios - Nutshell Winchester Summer 2019
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2018/19
Choice - New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2018
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2017/18
Contrasts - Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2017
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
Contrasts - Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2016
Choice - New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2016
Forest Jewels - High Corner Inn, Linwood, Hampshire - Summer 2016
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
Summer Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Summer 2015
Awards -
Stephen Betts Award - 1998
Books - (Cathy's work is included in the following publications.)
"Narrative Jewelry - Tales from the toolbox" Mark Fenn (page 181) - 2018
"Jewellers: The Directory" - ACJ, UK (page 99) - 2007
New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham
St Barbe Gallery, Lymington Hampshire
Etsy on-line shop - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/cathymccarthydesigns
Folksy on-line shop - www.folksy.com/shops/cathymccarthyjewellery
Exhibitions -
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2019/20
Hampshire Open studios - Nutshell Winchester Summer 2019
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2018/19
Choice - New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2018
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2017/18
Contrasts - Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2017
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
Contrasts - Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2016
Choice - New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2016
Forest Jewels - High Corner Inn, Linwood, Hampshire - Summer 2016
Winter Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
Summer Jewels - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Summer 2015
Awards -
Stephen Betts Award - 1998
Books - (Cathy's work is included in the following publications.)
"Narrative Jewelry - Tales from the toolbox" Mark Fenn (page 181) - 2018
"Jewellers: The Directory" - ACJ, UK (page 99) - 2007
Biography
UK based jewellery designer & maker // Small business owner // Works in precious metals // Inspired by nature // Loves texture and detail // Passionate about handmade // Member ACJ Wessex // Jewellery Teacher //
More Images
Bird stud earrings
Dandelion Wisp stud earrings
Cloud & Umbrella necklace