I have been a member of the Oxfordshire Craft Guild for about 30 years and have taken part in Oxfordshire Artweeks for many years. In the past I have combined teaching art with producing ceramics but now work entirely as a designer maker. I have a degree in Ceramics from Bristol, a teaching qualification from Sussex and did further study at Saratoga University, New York State.

I work in high fired earthenware in a purpose built studio with 3 kilns and 2 wheels. I love visiting ethnographic museums all around the world to study the importance ceramics has played in all cultures. Most of my work is decorated using the sgraffito technique, oxides and underglazes. My designs are informed by drawings and photographs made on travels to Central America and Africa and develop over time. I specialise in jugs which range in size from 10 cms. to 50 cms. Each piece is individual and takes considerable time to construct and decorate. For the first time in many years I am not taking part in Artweeks from my studio but I am joining other members of the Oxfordshire Craft Guild at St Barnabus Church. I will be there on 4th and 7th May and happy to talk pots with interest visitors.