My interest in ceramics began when I took an evening class in pottery aged 17 at the local college in my hometown of Salisbury. I then went on to gain a degree in Ceramics and 3D design at Bath Spa University College, and after that a Masters in Ceramics at the Royal College of Art, graduating in 2004.

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Since then, alongside being a mum to two boys, I have taken part in various exhibitions and craft fairs, and gained teaching experience ranging from universities to open studies classes.

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I now work in my purposely built garden studio in Hertford. The space has plenty of natural light and is a fantastic space to make my work and to teach small group classes. 

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My own work is hand built using slabs of clay with slips and textural marks and impressions applied during this making process. I like to work in a variety of clays, and am interested in how these clays transfer their unique qualities and characteristics to the work, allowing me to create groups and families of vessels, building a narrative between themselves.

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While the work has evolved to be influenced by the material itself, in the background is a continuing fascination with empty and forgotten old public buildings and structures. The physical and historical layers of these spaces become fascinating empty vessels. In my work I explore this form, looking at the expectations and boundaries of function and aesthetics..