Hag. Curator Kate Pickering | Photo © Lydia Smith
Kate Pickering is a jeweller, educator, and curator whose work centres on the power of craft to foster creativity, community, and empowerment. With a BA in Jewellery and Silversmithing and a Masters of Design from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), Kate has dedicated over a decade to building creative platforms that inspire makers and bring together diverse voices. Through founding and directing Scotland’s first non-traditional jewellery school and Centre of Excellence for Silversmithing, she has crafted spaces where students, graduates, and professional makers thrive. Her practice is grounded in collaboration, storytelling, and inclusivity, consistently curating experiences that invite others into the world of making.
In addition to educational work, Kate has curated exhibitions, worked with cultural institutions like The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, and developed innovative projects that bridge traditional craft and contemporary dialogue. She sits on the board of Dundee Contemporary Craft and set up Scottish Jewellery Week, a festival celebrating Scottish-based jewellers and silversmiths.
