Catherine Edwards began her working life as a Saturday girl for the local clog maker whilst attending Hereford College of Art and Design.

From there she progressed to Cordwainers College, the leather based design school of the London College of Fashion.

Upon leaving she was offered a rare apprenticeship with the prestigious boot makers Henry Maxwell and Co Ltd.

A residency as shoe maker at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, led to a collaboration with a saddler, from which came the inspiration for her current collection.

She now has her own retail outlet in the Heart Gallery in the Arts Centre in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. You may visit her here to view her collection and discuss commissions.