Statement

v  My potting passion began at school during my ceramics GCSE course.  On leaving school, I followed a rather more biological, than artistic pathway, studying zoology, botany, & chemistry at college, then microbiology and marine biology, to degree level.

v  Following a gap year in Australia, and a spell in retail, I then became interested in the philosophy of Montessori teaching.   I have been teaching this nursery age range for almost ten years.

v  I have recently been re-inspired to take up pottery again, at evening classes.  I find it a thoroughly absorbing and relaxing way to spend my time.  I enjoy learning new skills, experimenting with texture, imprints & glazes.  More recently I have been gripped by Raku fever!

v  Having been interested in nature since childhood, much of my inspiration comes from natural form and structure, including microscopic life, such as algae, plankton and pollen.  I am also inspired by colour, and enjoy many other art forms, such as; textiles, painting, pastels, printing, mosaics and photography.

v  Most of my work is either slab or hand-built.  As my ideas evolve, my intention is to create unique pieces, which may find their way to homes where they will be adored. 

v  Each piece has to go through many individual stages from design, preparation, creation, embellishing, initial firing, glazing, raku-firing, stringing & hanging.

v  I have recently moved back to the area after several years on the Somerset levels.  I love living by the sea, and am currently combining driftwood and other reclaimed materials into my work.