News — at the studio

A little bit about me

Posted by Negar Khatami on Jun 21, 2017

Office redesigning today 💕 thanks to Parliament Interior, Step Back, Apple Store, Chocolate mouse kitchenware and Nespresso I am having a blast in my office. There is a lot more you can't see in the photo as I have a large collection of antique books, a few treasures from a cute bookstore in downtown, Paperhound a large selection of beautifully cut stones from my lovely and gorgeous friends in Montreal, a few of my personal photos, travel souvenirs and my extensive collection of erasers. Yup, I collect erasers from all over the world. The only condition is that I have to be physically on...

Refurbish and Refresh!

Posted by Negar Khatami on Jan 25, 2017

During the month of January we decided to try something a little bit different at Katami Designs. We wanted to give people the opportunity to re-design their heirloom jewelry in order to keep it relevant to their own personal style, as well as today's fashion trends. Those interested could meet with Negar Khatami for a free custom jewellery consultation to help them transform their sentimental, old-fashioned jewellery into contemporary and unique pieces. I must say, we currently have some truly one-of-a-kind pieces in the making! Here is a little sneak peak of a finished piece we re-designed for Vancouver personal stylist, Michelle Addison....

A Holiday Celebration with Alistair MacRae!

Posted by Negar Khatami on Dec 18, 2016

Last Thursday marked the opening of our latest exhibition, Material Narratives, a collection of vibrant and dynamic abstract paintings by local visual artist, Alistair MacRae. We celebrated the holiday season as one should, surrounded by art, wine, live music, and friends both new and old! What a great way to spend a cold December eve, surrounded by stunning local art and jewelry! Alistair MacRae has spent close to a decade developing his art practice through intensive studio-work and studies conducted in the UK and Europe. He has lived in many different cities until recently settling down in Vancouver, where he works...

Kieron Williamson - Plein Air Paintings

Posted by Negar Khatami on Nov 09, 2016

With winter rapidly approaching, we have begun to pull out our best sweaters from storage and prepare for the holiday season in style! We have decided to go about things a bit differently this time around, drawing our focus to the creative youths that fill our lives with joy. 'Potato Patch, Twilight', 2016, Oil on Board This November, we will proudly be featuring the work of Kieron Williamson, a 14-year-old painting prodigy from Holt, Norfolk in England. Kieron began painting at the age of five, and has since then developed a passion for oil, watercolour, and pastel, which quickly developed into an extremely successful artistic...

Hermès at Work: My Experience

Posted by Negar Khatami on Sep 28, 2016

On Sunday, September 25th, I was able to catch the last day of the travelling "Hermès at Work" exhibition at the Jack Pool Plaza in Coal Harbour Vancouver. The event, which allows the skilled craftspeople that have made this brand endure for over a century, gave me a chance to interact with some of these individuals and witness their elaborate methods of creation. "Hermès at Work" fulfilled all of my expectations and then some. It was so refreshing to see the extraordinary attention to detail involved in the creation of each and every piece. It became obvious to me very quickly that this brand has been...