Pottery and Ceramics

“There is nothing more satisfying than taking a pound of clay, creating a simple mug, and then enjoying my morning coffee from that mug. Ceramics are not for the faint of heart. One of the first things I learned was “there are 7 ways to lose a piece before it's finished!” What? Why would anyone set themselves up with those odds of failure? The answer is the satisfaction and joy when a piece is finished and has made its way into the hands of an admirer! I am constantly evolving what I make, striving for more perfect forms, unusual shapes, and pieces that long to be admired, held, and used!

I work with both stoneware and porcelain. Stoneware is predictable, and porcelain is delicate. All my work is fired in a gas reduction kiln or a soda kiln. The gas kiln is usually predictable, whereas the soda kiln adds an additional element to the vessel rendering no two pieces the same. I enjoy working with both types of clay, and both types of firing methods. Ceramics has become a lifelong passion!”