Katja Wendland

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Artist at Katja Wendland (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently designing and illustrating a children's poetry book centered around monkeys in the jungle.
Shop Manager at The Emporium of Loveliness
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Designed shop front visuals, signage, and in-store murals; managed shop operations and visual merchandising to create an immersive retail experience.
Fabricator at Zone Creations
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Built bespoke products using fabrication, spray work and finishing techniques; followed production briefs to ensure consistency and quality across items.
Freelance Prop Maker at One World Creations
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Created small and large-scale props for events and installations, collaborating with production teams to meet design specifications.
Scenic Painter at Boom Town Fair
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Painted immersive stage sets and murals as part of a scenic art team, contributing to atmospheric environments for performances.
Resident Artist & Café Manager at The Beacon
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Developed the café’s full visual identity and décor, including mural art, window art, logo design and sign painting.
Set Designer & Prop Maker at JW3
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Designed and built interactive sets and props for Booknik’s Children’s Book Festival, supporting live events and installations.
Assistant Art Teacher at Actionspace
January 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Led animation and sculpture workshops for children with learning difficulties, delivering creative activities and supporting group learning.

Education

BA (Hons) Fine Art at Falmouth University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Kingston University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
A-Levels at Graveney School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

First-Class Honours, BA (Hons) Fine Art
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
A-Levels
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Other