About:

I’m Kate Hasted, a textile artist and creative therapeutic practitioner based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I specialise in printed textiles with a focus on water-based marbling techniques. With over twenty years of experience, I’ve built a vibrant and multifaceted career creating original designs and artworks for fashion houses, galleries, and individual collectors.

From selling exclusive collections to top New York fashion labels to founding my own brand in 2011—featuring luxurious silk scarves, jewellery, cushions, and wall art—my work is known for its striking colour, fluid patterns, and innovative techniques. I’ve exhibited widely across the UK, including at the National Centre for Craft and Design, The Hepworth Gallery, and MADE events. Internationally, I’ve demonstrated and exhibited my work in Japan, invited to take part in the Hankyu British events in Osaka, where my designs were showcased in major department stores.

My creative process revolves around the beauty and spontaneity of marbling on water, where colour and pattern evolve in real time. Combining traditional and digital methods, and increasingly exploring sustainable practices, my work continues to evolve. In 2023, I was selected for the Natural Dyeing course at Ditchling Museum of Art, learning from renowned expert Jenny Dean. Since then, I’ve been deepening my exploration of natural dyes and eco printing, growing my own dye plants and foraging local botanicals to create unique, nature-inspired textiles.

Alongside my personal practice, I’m passionate about education and community arts. I run marbling and botanical printing workshops across Kent, including regular classes at The Oast Studio in Hartfield. For over twenty years, I’ve worked on creative projects supporting adults and children through schools, charities, and community settings.

As a qualified Arts Counsellor in Transpersonal Art Therapy (Tobias School of Art and Therapy, 2022), I integrate creativity and wellbeing in my role as Arts Counsellor for the Brain and Spine Foundation, developing Neuro Creatives- an Arts and Wellbeing group for people with neurological conditions plus creative activities and resources.

Whether you’re interested in exploring handmade accessories, learning a new skill in a workshop, or discovering the transformative power of art and wellbeing, my practice offers a rich and welcoming space for creativity.