KATIE BELL

About

Katie has a BA (hons) degree in graphic design specialising in typography and branding; she had a happy 25 year career; then went on to run her own business successfully creating pet portraits on commission from clients around the world, along with designing greeting cards and wildlife art prints which were stocked in selected stores in the UK. 

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Katie is studying in her third year on The Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme with The Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. She has taught the Learning Curve classes for the RSN at the Knitting and Stitching Show, The Stitch Festival, 2024, 2025 and 2026 and at The Feel Good Festival at Hampton Court.

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She has exhibited her ‘Allotment Shallot’ as part of the RSN display at the 2025 Knitting and Stitching Show.

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With her family, Katie has enjoyed extended stays in Park City, Utah over the years. She is drawn to the rural landscape of American West; typography on old trucks, shops and diners, ranch life and the stunning wildlife which is often in the neighbourhood. 

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Teaching

Demonstrating at Learning Curve for the RSN at the Knitting and Stitching Show, London Oct 2024

Taught for RSN Stitch Festival London BDedign Centre March 2025

Hampton Court May 2025

Taught at KSS London Oct 2025

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Exhibitions

• 'Cowgirl' — Sunbury Embroidery Gallery Autumn 2026

• 'Cowgirl' — Winner of the National Embroidery Awards, Birmingham, 2026 (College & Apprentices category)

• 'Our Allotment Shallot' — Royal School of Needlework stand, Knitting & Stitching Show, London, 2025.

• 'Blue Trees' — National Embroidery Awards, Birmingham, 2024.​