Biography:  Cath Watson

Residence City: Whanganui
Residence Country: New Zealand
BirthPlace: Gisborne
Birthcountry: New Zealand
Education:
  2008 - 2009 Diploma in Furniture Design and Manufacture, UCOL, Palmerston North, NZ
  2008 Emma Varga Masterclasses (2), Claudia Borella Glass Design Ltd, Whanganui, NZ
  2008 Darjit Sculpture Summer School with Brent Sumner, UCOL, Whanganui, NZ
  2006 - 2007 Certificate in Glass Design and Production,  UCOL,  Whanganui,  NZ
  2006 - 2007 Pottery classes with April Pearson, Whanganui, NZ
  2007 Bullseye Glass Workshop with Claudia Borella,  Claudia Borella Glass Design Ltd,  Whanganui,  NZ
  2007 Glass Engraving Summer School with Elizabeth McClure,  CEAC,  Auckland,  NZ
  2007 Bronze Casting Summer School,  Russell Everson,  Whanganui
  2005 – 2006 Various jewellery classes and workshops with Kristelle Plimmer, Wellington, NZ
  2005 Glass Kiln Casting summer school with Liz Sharek, Whanganui, NZ

Awards:
  Winner of the Swarbrick Dixon Prize for Excellence in Glass Sculpture, Re:Fraction 2007,
     Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park, Hamilton, NZ