BBC Radio York
As part o the media coverage following their Peacock Sculpture for the Great Yorkshire Show, Katie went live on BBC Radio York to talk about their project and her work as a Blacksmith
2021
The Great Yorkshire Show 2021
- Life Sized Peacock Sculpture -
Standing at over 6ft tall and 9ft wide, this life sized Peacock Sculpture is hand forged and fabricated from Mild Steel with Copper accents, created by me, Artist Blacksmith- Katie Ventress and Janet Fraser Stained Glass Artist.
This show stopper of a sculpture was also featured on the Channel 5 series, “Today at The Great Yorkshire Show”
2021
Boulby Mine Commemorative Bench
A sculptural picnic bench, packed full of detail, information and a full sized miner! Commissioned by Boulby Mine to celebrate their 50th anniversary, and placed for all to enjoy.
You can find the bench sited along the beautiful Cleveland Way footpath on your way from Staithes village opposite the mine itself.
2021
Yorkshire Life Magazine Article
A lovely piece in the March/April Yorkshire Life Magazine, in an article celebrating Women.
I feel honoured to be included beside such an inspirational group of ladies.
2021
Shortlisted for GAGA Galvanizing Awards
- GAGA Galvanizing Awards -
Katie Ventress is shortlisted for the GAGA Galvanizing Awards 2020
Land Rover Defender
- The New Land Rover Defender -
I was lucky enough to have a test drive and feature in their advert, showing off the vehicle in beautiful North Yorkshire.
2020
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020 Submission
My large sculpture “Stingrays” is one of the few to have been shortlisted from the almost 1,200 entries.
The Exhibition would normally take place at “Mall Galleries” London this May, but this will now be subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
National Railway Museum Exhibition
- BRASS, STEEL AND FIRE -
As part of the Exhibition, a short film will be played during which you can see makers such as myself (Modern Blacksmith), a Watch Maker and a Model Maker sharing their love of creating intricate replicas, engineering and experimentation.
26th September 2019 - 13th April 2020
The Great Yorkshire Show 2019
- The Great Yorkshire Show -
There will be a small selection of my works in “The Art Show” for all the see and enjoy.
My “Stingray” Sculpture will be sited just outside the main building.
Whitby Fish & Ships Festival
I will be showcasing my “Stingrays” sculpture as well as one or two additional smaller pieces.
My art will be displayed at the Ship Building Yard alongside the beautiful work of Kate Smith.
Voice of the Moors
- NYMA Magazine Article -
A wonderful feature about me and my work in this years Spring Issue of North Yorkshire Moors Association Magazine.
A beautiful and informative magazine, sent out free to NYMA members quarterly.
April 2019
International Women’s Day
In honour of today I attended the “Inspire2Learn Centre” to take part in their annual “Inspiring Girls Day”.
The event played host to a fantastic collection of Inspiring women in business, each with their own story to tell, information about what they do for a living and how they got to where they are.
Thank you to “Inspire2Learn” for inviting me along and to all the wonderful young women who attended.
March 2019
BBC 2 - M
ade in Great Britain
Katie Ventress takes part in 6 part TV series on BBC2
“Made in Great Britain” looks at the history of the craft industry in Britain throughout the centuries.
2018
BBC Look North
Katie Ventress live on BBC Look North with Jason Stock-Young, promoting new series on BBC2 “Made in Great Britain”.
Yorkshire Post
“My Yorkshire”
Interview in the Yorkshire Post, a look into KV Artist Blacksmiths favorite Yorkshire places, people and memories.
2018
Scarborough News
Article in The Scarborough News and Whitby Gazette, promoting the new BBC2 Series “Made in Great Britain”.
2018
Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage
"Stingrays"
A Sculpture of two large Rays commissioned especially for the festival.
8th & 9th of September 2018.
Yorkshire Post Magazine
Katie Ventress of KV Artist Blacksmith making the front cover of the Yorkshire Post Magazine.
September 2018
BBC TEES Radio
Katie Ventress Artist Blacksmith is with Bob Fischer on BBC TEES - 95 FM.
Countryfile
BBC One
2017 - Cleveland Way
Katie Ventress (KV Artist Blacksmith) featured on Countryfile.
Female Blacksmith on the Yorkshire Coast, following the Cleveland Way.
Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair
2017
Stall - KV Artist Blacksmith
Living North Christmas Fair - York
2017
Stall - KV Artist Blacksmith
Esk Valley News
Katie Ventress Artist Blacksmith advertised 2017.
Whitby Gazette
KV Artist Blacksmith featured in the Whitby Gazette.
The Yorkshire Post
Katie Ventress Artist Blacksmith featured in The Yorkshire Post.
2017
Craft and Design Magazine
2017
Moors Messenger-
North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Rural business Start-up.
Certificates of Merit-
Work of a high level in the Craft of the Blacksmith.
One awarded for the completion of the DFS course at Hereford Agricultural Collage.
The Second awarded for the chair entered at "The Great Yorkshire Show".
Awarded by "The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths" London.
Winning Traditionally Made Chair
Apprentice Final Piece - Made Whilst Studying "Design Forge Skills" at Hereford Holme Lacy College.
The Great Yorkshire Show - 2013
"Champion"
Awarded by "The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths".