In 1997 I started to explore the creativity that was possible with clay. I began at the Burlington Art Centre where the instructors, while encouraging me, also inspired me to continue with the creative hand of pottery. I have attended many weekend workshops to learn new techniques.

My slab and wheel thrown work is created using a white mid-range (cone 6) stoneware clay. I make my own clay stamps after doodling images on paper, typically starting with a small cylinder shaped piece of clay. Various designs are carved into the clay as it hardens and then the stamps are bisque-fired prior to use. I use various things to create background impressions - leaves, burlap, bamboo mats, etc. - and then impress with my bisque stamps to accentuate the piece. Templates enable me to make consistent sizes, yet each piece is unique, as I impress, stamp and shape it. I often use a combination of two glazes which flow over my handbuilt and wheel-thrown clay forms to create my unique contemporary designs.

I am a member of the following pottery organizations and show in their sales:

• FUSION – The Ontario Clay and Glass Association
• Burlington Potters’ Guild
• Potters’ Guild of Hamilton and Region

I have received the following awards at the Burlington Potters’ Guild juried exhibitions: 

• October 2000 award for best functional work relating to theme
• October 1998 Jeanette Edwardes award for beginning potters

Shows I have participated in: Dundas Studio Tour, Fair November in Guelph, Heart of Muskoka in Port Carling, BAC Craft Fair and Art Market at Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park, RBG’s Royal Revelry Christmas Show and the McMaster Museum of Art’s Seasonal Fair.

My work is currently available at Art, etc. at the Burlington Art Centre, Dundas’ Carnegie Gallery, Grimsby Public Art Gallery and Arts on Queen in Toronto.