Symposium Series: Kathryn Osgood

Kathryn Osgood teaching at ECU

For this post in the Symposium Series we wanted to talk about Kathryn Osgood and her enameling workshop at the ECU Symposium. Kathryn is an assistant professor at College of the Albemarle in Manteo, North Carolina. She has been to visit ECU before, as we are very close to the coast, but this time was different because we were able to have an extended workshop and discussion with her which is always a treat.
Sitting in on her workshop was so interesting because she showed us the many different methods she uses to enamel; including using glass beads, micro beads and mica powder. Not only did she bring sample pieces of these techniques but she also brought finished pieces for us to see up close. Seeing her work up close is so inspiring because her work is so complex and yet so simply put together, often just using simple prong settings that she incorporates into her designs. Below are some photos of her sample work and completed pieces. For more information, please visit her website at: http://www.kathrynosgoodjewelry.com/