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The Gary Pearson Award (For Breaking Boundaries) – BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design: Sophie Ridsdale

BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design student Sophie Risdale is the recipient of this year’s The Gary Pearson Award (For Breaking Boundaries) 2026. This award is presented in memory of Gary Pearson, a student who explored and pushed boundaries, whether personal, technical, visual or conceptual. During his time studying with us, Gary was on a […]

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Katy Curran

Nov 4, 2025

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Creative Technician – BA (Hons) Fine Art

Qualifications:

Masters in Fine Art (Distinction)

PGCE specialising in ages 14+

BA in Fine Art (first class hons).

 

Katy has a Master’s Degree in Fine Art, where she practised predominantly as a sculptor using found materials. In the subsequent 10 years, her practice has developed into painting, printmaking and sculptural ceramics.

Katy prides herself on encouraging and assisting students to reach their full potential. From her broad skills base she can, for example, help them learn how to build their own canvases, weld structures for sculptures, edit and print photographs and finally hang and install their shows professionally.

 

Email:

katy.curran@northernart.ac.uk