Cathy McCarthy
Cathy McCarthy is a Hampshire based, contemporary jeweller.
Cathy designs and creates precious metal jewellery inspired by love of nature and an enjoyment of the outdoors. Cathy's detailed work uses abstracted shapes and textures to really bring her ideas to life.
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 inspired by love of nature and an enjoyment of the outdoors. Cathy's detailed work uses abstracted shapes and textures to really bring her ideas to life.
Cathy is an active member of the ACJ Wessex group.
Website: www.cathymccarthyjewellery.co.uk
Facebook: @cathymccarthyjewellery
Instagram: @cathymccarthyjewellery
Twitter: #cathmccarthy925
Exhibitions
Current Outlets -
Honest Thistle - 73B Atholl Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5BL
Etsy on-line shop - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/cathymccarthydesigns
Folksy on-line shop - www.folksy.com/shops/cathymccarthyjewellery
Outlets and exhibitions -
"Choice" (ACJ group exhibition), New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2018
"Winter Jewels" (ACJ Wessex), Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2017/18
"Contrasts" Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2017
"Winter Jewels" (ACJ Wessex), Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
"Contrasts" Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2016
"Choice" (ACJ group exhibition), New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2016
"Forest Jewels" (ACJ Wessex) High Corner Inn, Linwood, Hampshire - Summer 2016
"Winter Jewels" (ACJ Wessex) Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
"Summer Jewels" (ACJ Wessex) Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Summer 2015
Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia - 2013/14
Artisan design gallery, Brisbane, Australia - 2012/14
BrisStyle design markets, Brisbane, Australia - 2011/2014
Bleeding Heart Gallery, Brisbane, Australia - 2011/2014
Rosebed Street Gallery, Eudlo, Australia - 2011/2012
Teaching -
Rum's Eg Gallery, Romsey, Hampshire - Jewellery making in Silver
Eastleigh College, Hampshire - Jewellery making in Silver
Memberships -
Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex Branch, UK
Association for Contemporary Jewellery, UK
Other achievements
"Narrative Jewelry - Tales from the toolbox" Mark Fenn (page 181) - 2018
Highly commended - “Expressions” exhibition, Brisbane, Australia - 2013
First Prize - "Expressions" exhibition, Brisbane, Australia 2012
"Jewellers: The Directory" - ACJ, UK (page 99) - 2007
Stephen Betts Award - 1998
Honest Thistle - 73B Atholl Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5BL
Etsy on-line shop - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/cathymccarthydesigns
Folksy on-line shop - www.folksy.com/shops/cathymccarthyjewellery
Outlets and exhibitions -
"Choice" (ACJ group exhibition), New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2018
"Winter Jewels" (ACJ Wessex), Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2017/18
"Contrasts" Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2017
"Winter Jewels" (ACJ Wessex), Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
"Contrasts" Rowlands Castle, Hampshire - Nov 2016
"Choice" (ACJ group exhibition), New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey - Summer 2016
"Forest Jewels" (ACJ Wessex) High Corner Inn, Linwood, Hampshire - Summer 2016
"Winter Jewels" (ACJ Wessex) Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Winter 2016/17
"Summer Jewels" (ACJ Wessex) Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire - Summer 2015
Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia - 2013/14
Artisan design gallery, Brisbane, Australia - 2012/14
BrisStyle design markets, Brisbane, Australia - 2011/2014
Bleeding Heart Gallery, Brisbane, Australia - 2011/2014
Rosebed Street Gallery, Eudlo, Australia - 2011/2012
Teaching -
Rum's Eg Gallery, Romsey, Hampshire - Jewellery making in Silver
Eastleigh College, Hampshire - Jewellery making in Silver
Memberships -
Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex Branch, UK
Association for Contemporary Jewellery, UK
Other achievements
"Narrative Jewelry - Tales from the toolbox" Mark Fenn (page 181) - 2018
Highly commended - “Expressions” exhibition, Brisbane, Australia - 2013
First Prize - "Expressions" exhibition, Brisbane, Australia 2012
"Jewellers: The Directory" - ACJ, UK (page 99) - 2007
Stephen Betts Award - 1998
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