Katie Watson Designs

Name: Katie Watson Designs
Address: The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, GB
Telephone: 07496042095

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Katie Watson creates bespoke silverware and jewellery which celebrates nature.

08/06/2026

Now with open studios complete, onto the next!

I’m so excited to be apart of a fabulous exhibition coming up, featuring work from contemporary silversmiths based in Scotland!

Coburg House Gallery, Leith, Edinburgh

PV - 11th June 6-8pm
12-14th June 11-4pm : Silver & Stories
20-21st June 11-4pm : Stories About Creating Silver

Running over two weekends, the first weekend featuring silver pieces on show with a chance to meet some of the makers and hear about the stories behind their work.

The second weekend focusing on sketchbooks and behind the scenes processes to see how our work comes to life from 2D to 3D.

Please click the link in my bio if you’re looking to join the PV please book a free ticket as numbers are limited! Over the weekends just come on by 😄

03/06/2026

Open Studios returns this weekend at ✨

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 10-4pm, last entry 3pm. Free entry but book a ticket as there is limited parking. Click the link in my bio for more details and booking info🌟

I’ll also be giving some chasing demos so you can see the process behind my work 🔨

Hope to see you there!

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11/05/2026

✨ Bishopsland Exhibition at Cutlers’ Hall - London Craft Week ✨

‘Book your free tickets for our pop-up exhibition, part of London Craft Week, a selling exhibition with over 100 unique and hand-crafted objects and jewellery.

Join us on 12 May 2026, from 3.30-7.30pm (last entry 7pm) for refreshments, an opportunity to meet the makers behind the pieces and chat to other silversmithing enthusiasts.

All emerging makers on our current programme will be exhibiting at our selling exhibition, alongside a wide selection of Bishospland alumni, many of whom are leading contemporary makers.’

🔗 Link in my bio to book free tickets ✨
I’ll be there in person, hope to see you there!

📍Cutlers Hall, London, EC4M 7BR
🗓️ Tuesday 12 May 2026
🕖3.30 to 7.30pm (last entry 7pm)

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Photography: Nancy McDonald, Shannon Tofts

08/05/2026

Such a fab time down at with ! I was in the ‘Festival of Silver’ Marquee among so many talented silversmiths!! ✨

I enjoyed chatting to so many visitors and being able to showcase my work in such a beautiful setting!

Big thanks to all who was involved 💕

29/04/2026

All the jewels 💎 🍃

I have stocked up my jewellery just in time for the lovely Craft in Focus show as RHS Wisley Gardens in Surrey! I’ll be showing my work in the Festival of Silver Marquee C, I’m not often down this way being tucked away in Scotland so if you’re near by please come by!

I’ll be showing my silversmithing, jewellery as well as some colourful copper work so a full spectrum of items to feast your eyes on!

I’ll be at Wisley from this Thursday 30th April till Monday the 4th of May ✨

01/04/2026

Kelpie Bowl 🌊

One of my recent commissions that I particularly enjoyed creating was the Kelpie Bowl. Inspired by the client’s horse, Kelpie, I wanted to capture a fairytale-like scene — with Kelpie swimming through swirling water, fish darting between flowing currents, and touches of gold weaving through the waves.

I hand-raised the bowl from a flat sheet of silver into its final form before applying the detailed decoration. Using chasing and repoussé, I worked from the inside to gently push Kelpie forward from the surface, giving the figure a subtle sense of movement and depth. The bright gold on the inside really makes this piece come alive, and further acts as shimmering water with the design coming through on the inside.

09/03/2026

I’m delighted to share that I’m featured on the Homo Faber Guide, an international platform developed by the Michelangelo Foundation celebrating excellence in craftsmanship.

The guide highlights artisans, galleries and museums and connects makers with collectors, designers and craft enthusiasts around the world.

It’s an honour to be included among such a wonderful community of craftspeople! Thank you ✨✨✨

You can explore the guide here: www.homofaberguide.com

19/02/2026

Chased shallow dish with interweaving wild flowers and leaves 🍃

I made this while were filming here. I began by sinking the form and planishing the surface, before building the floral decoration through chasing — using steel tools to embed texture and fine detail into the silver.

If you haven’t seen the episode yet, it’s on BBC iPlayer: The Repair Shop On The Road, Series 2: Falkirk ✨

Sharing some lovely images of the piece in the glasshouses, alongside a few screen grabs of it in progress during filming.

03/02/2026

I thought I’d do a wee introduction after a recent flurry of followers 👋

Hello! I’m Katie, a silversmith and jeweller creating thoughtfully handcrafted pieces that tell detailed, illustrative stories of nature in silver, inspired by the landscapes of Scotland.

I tend to include hidden details in my work whether that be tiny insects illustrated on the inside of a box or leaves scattered on the base of a cup - with layered textures, gemstones, and touches of gold that bring each scene to life. I love making pieces full of detail so you spot something new every time you look.

I’ve recently been exploring new ideas and materials (lately wood, copper patination, and more sculptural objects), but with chasing and repoussé at the heart of what I do.

I’m based in the Scottish Borders at within , where I manage the workshop and work alongside a brilliant creative community.

I run chasing and repoussé classes, build collections for exhibitions through the year as well as work on commissions from you lovely lot!

So grateful to be doing what I love, even if it’s a bit of a rollercoaster! 💛

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12/01/2026

✨ I can finally reveal that I’ll be appearing on as part of their ‘On the Road’ series! ✨

Watch my episode TONIGHT at 8pm on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer, and then on BBC one later in the year. You’ll get to see what I’m making in the workshop with the help of the brilliant !

Such an exciting experience and a huge honour to be part of such a loved programme — I’m beyond grateful and still pinching myself, even if it’s slightly nerve-wracking to watch it back 😅

Address

The Mound
Edinburgh
EH2 2EL

Telephone

07496042095

Website

http://www.katiewatsondesigns.com/

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