Hi there! I’m Katie (she/her), and I am so glad you’re here!

As a form of storytelling, I create wearable art and personal objects with jewelry and metalsmithing fabrication techniques. Using precious and semi-precious metals and stones, these physical objects are infused with the spirit of the intangible and give life to the inexpressible. By being vulnerable and transparent with the stories she shares, I create opportunities for human connection and understanding.

Born and raised in rural Iowa, I hold an MFA in Integrated Visual Arts with an emphasis in jewelry and metalsmithing from Iowa State University. I am a certified Gemological Institute of America Applied Jewelry Professional. My work has been featured in Midwest Metalsmiths, New York Jewelry Week in New York City, and exhibited in national juried shows. In 2022, I was the winner of March Bridal Madness for her custom engagement ring design. I currently live and works from her home studio in Ames, Iowa.