Welcome to Cathy's Cottage
Welcome
To a showcase of work by Catherine George.
Please visit Cathy's Cottage Facebook Page to see new pieces and works in progress.
Visit Cathy's Cottage Store for purchasing.
Please Contact Cathy's Cottage for more information and questions.
See News to find out about upcoming shows and appearances.
SCULPTURE
Canine, feline, and human.
Usable objects for the garden and kitchen.
Custom and breed specific objects.
Human portraits and likenesses.
JEWELRY
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, headpieces.
In sterling silver, precious and semi-precious gems,
fresh water pearls, czech crystal, bali silver, and lampwork glass.
Objects that endure. Metal, Stone, Clay.
Hand crafted in Napa, California.
Thanks for visiting!
News
NEW MOBILE WEBSITE IS UP!
New mobile version of the website is up and running! I'm still refining it and adding content. If you are viewing on a mobile device, you should get redirected automatically.
Upcoming Shows and Appearances
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The Ceramics Guild Presents: Spring Ceramic Sale 2018
Napa Valley College Ceramics Studio
Building 3500
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558
11am - 7pm
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NVC Ceramics Guild: Spring Open Studio & Sale
NVC Ceramics Studio
Building 3500
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558
11am - 7pm
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Nimbash Auction
The Barn
880 College Avenue
St. Helena, CA
5:30pm - ?
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Engage Art Fair
1435 N. Oak Street
Calistoga, CA 94515
Phone: 707.942.5111
Fax: 707.942.5125
Sunday, May 1, 2016
10AM - 4PM
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The Matchmaker Exhibition
Napa County Fairgrounds
1435 N. Oak Street
Calistoga, CA 94515
4PM - 7PM
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The Human and Animal Bond
Jessel Gallery
1019 Atlas Peak Road
Napa, CA 94558
Opening Reception:
Friday, January 8
5PM - 8PM
SHOW DATES:
January 4 through February 29
A portion of the sales to benefit the Napa Humane Society
Store
Sculpture - heads
Materials
Clay
Iron Oxide
Sculpture - garden items
Materials
Clay
Iron Oxide
Sculpture - kitchen items
Materials
Clay
Iron Oxide
Sculpture - commission
COMMISSIONED SCULPTURE
I specialize in commissioned sculpture and create likenesses of dogs.
I also create likenesses of people. I work live or from photos.
Contact me if you are interested, and we can talk about your project.
Price and timeframe depends upon the size and complexity of the piece.
A small dog or puppy takes 6-12 hours to create, whereas a life-sized adult
dog can take 20-40 hours. It also takes a few weeks to move the piece through
the firing process, because the sculpture will be fired twice; bisque and high fire.
Jewelry - bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Precious and Semi-precious Gems
Freshwater Pearls
Czech Crystal
Jewelry - earrings
Information
Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Precious and Semi-precious Gems
Freshwater Pearls
Czech Crystal
Jewelry - necklaces
Information
Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Precious and Semi-precious Gems
Freshwater Pearls
Czech Crystal
Jewelry - head pieces
Information
Headpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Precious and Semi-precious Gems
Freshwater Pearls
Czech Crystal
Jewelry - custom
CUSTOM JEWELRY
I can create custom jewelry pieces to your specifications.
Special occasions, weddings, to match your wardrobe, and
to express your creativity and unique style.
Contact me and we can get started on your project.
I guarantee fast turnaround, quality workmanship, and I use
the best materials; sterling silver, precious and semi-precious gems,
freshwater pearls, and czech crystal. Your jewelry will outlast you.
Wearable art that endures.
About
Cathy's Cottage
CathysCottage.com is the showcase for sculpture, jewelry, and other works created by Catherine George.
Here you will find unique objects that endure, of metal, stone, and clay, handcrafted in Napa, California. Sculpture, jewelry, and usable objects for the garden and kitchen. Custom works available to your specifications.
CathysCottage.com comprises the fine art work of Catherine George. She earned her BFA from Syracuse University. Currently she focusing on clay sculpture and jewelry making. She draws and paints too!
Catherine doesn't normally speak of herself in the 3rd person, and promises not to do so in the future.
More info about:
artist cv
CATHERINE GEORGE : FINE ARTIST
SUMMARY
Catherine George is an artist working in ceramic sculpture and artisan jewelry. She creates figures that capture the spirit of a person or animal. She also creates unique jewelry works of sterling, pearls, gems, and lampwork glass.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University - BFA
Art Students' League - PAINTING
New Tech Network - PROJECT BASED LEARNING
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sessions.edu - ONLINE INSTRUCTOR & CURRICULUM DEVELOPER | 2008-present
Adjunct Online Instructor for Interface, Web, and Graphic Design. Course developer for Web Portfolio Design. Courses taught; Dreamweaver I, Dreamweaver II, Javascript for Designers, Web Design 1, Web Portfolio Design.
CyberMill Technology Center - INSTRUCTOR & PROGRAM DEVELOPER | 2011-2012
Instructor and program developer for Stop Motion Animation, Creative Factory, Photoshop, and Production Internship classes.
Bay Area Video Coalition - INSTRUCTOR & CURRICULUM DESIGNER | 2007-2008
Adjunct instructor and curriculum designer of technology employees and the general public for Photoshop, Flash, HTML, and Dreamweaver courses.
Art Institute of California, SF - INSTRUCTOR & CURRICULUM DESIGNER | 2007-2008
Adjunct Instructor and curriculum designer for college students. Taught in an accelerated setting. Developed and improved curriculum, created interactive learning tools, lectures, and demos. Courses taught: Fundamentals of Authoring, Intermediate Authoring (Flash and ActionScript).
Expression College - COURSE DIRECTOR & CURRICULUM DESIGNER | 2005-2007
Course Director for college students in Motion Graphic Design program. Taught in immersive, accelerated, small class settings. Developed and improved curriculum, created interactive learning tools, lectures, demos, and student assessments. Courses taught: Interactivity & Screen Design 1 & 2, Animation & Motion Theory, Final Project, Living in a Media World.
New Technology High School - INSTRUCTOR, PROGRAM DESIGNER, DEPT CHAIR | 2001-2004
Curriculum design and instruction of Digital Media courses. Combined the NTHS learning outcomes with California State Standards for Visual Art, incorporating the Buck Institute's "project based learning" methods. Integrated the principles of design, industry standard digital media tools, art history, traditional drawing, critique, and web design throughout curriculum.
EXHIBITIONS
2012 NAPA ART ON F1RST
2012 Napa Chefs Market
2012 Studio Kokomo
2013 NAPA ART ON F1RST
2013 Napa Chefs Market
2014 Sue Payne's Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
2014 Open Studios Napa Valley
2015 Yountville Sip & Stroll
2015 Engage Art Fair
2015 Napa Farmers Market
2015 Open Studios Napa Valley
2016 Jessel Gallery: The Human and Animal Bond
2016 Jessel Gallery: Selected Works
2016 The Matchmaker Exhibition
2016 Engage Art Fair
2017 Nimbash Auction
2017 NVC Ceramics Guild Show
COMMISSIONS
2012 Sitting Border Collie
2012 Sitting Labrador
2013 Three Chihuahuas for Nini
2013 Standing Brittany Spaniel
2015 Four Wall Dog Heads
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Art Association Napa Valley
Arts Council Napa Valley
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County
California Rare Fruit Growers
Leadership Napa Valley, Class 29
