My classes

I have been a professional potter for over 20 years and am formally trained in ceramics.

Firstly I gained a degree in ceramics from Bath Spa University College, and then a Masters degree in ceramics from the Royal College of Art. Since then I have taught in a range of institutions from open studies to university degree courses. I now have the luxury of teaching small classes from my gorgeous garden studio.
I have always taught alongside my professional practice, enjoying meeting new people and sharing my love of clay while passing on tips and knowledge I have picked up over my varied ceramics career!
When I am not teaching I am working on my own ceramics which I sell through galleries and ceramics fairs.

 

My own ceramics practice

I have been selling and exhibiting my work as a professional potter for over 20 years and it really doesn't feel that long! I never get bored of the possibilities of clay and always get excited about any small new direction or idea that might evolve in my practice. I love to take part in various ceramics fairs in the UK each year, a great opportunity to meet other potters and members of the public who are just as passionate about clay! I'm also delighted that I became a selected member of the Craft Potters Association in 2023, a huge accolade, and something I feel very proud to have achieved.

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. 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.​​​​​