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I grew up in a creative family in St Ives, Cornwall and was arty throughout my teenage years. After moving away to Devon and exploring different careers including supporting children with additional needs, I returned to my hometown in 2010 with a young family.
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I experimented with painting, printing and surface pattern design before discovering pottery (it was a long-held ambition!). After taking a few throwing lessons with renowned local potter Adrian Brough I was immediately hooked and have not looked back since.
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Now, with my children grown and a new pup (Barnaby, a show cocker spaniel with paws the size of a lion!), my practice continues to evolve. I create hand-thrown, carved and glazed pieces in local clay and porcelain inspired by the textures, colours and rugged beauty of the Cornish landscape. I also run workshops to share the joy of creating with clay.
SINCE THEN I HAVE...
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Established a home studio​
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Exhibited at local fairs and exhibitions​
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Taken part in Open Studios Cornwall annually​
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My work is stocked in a number of galleries around the country.
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Click here for a list of current stockists.​​
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Continue to learn, explore and create new work
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Follow my journey on Instagram, Facebook and Threads
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The garage is home to my leach kick wheel, electric wheel, wedging table, kiln and shelving.
I am able to adapt the shelving to provide additional space when I'm teaching and it works a treat.
I have a number of completed pieces on display in the pottery and in the house which act as inspiration for my students.
these are also available to purchase from me direct - just drop me a message if you want to visit.
My garden studio is at the top of the garden which means a careful walk up and down the steps with all my pots!
it is a sweet space, perfect for decorating and glazing my work and enjoying a nice bit of sunshine in the summer.
I love this space and it is filled with all my odd little collections, my beach-found treasure and lots of inspirational pictures on the walls. ​
I use white stoneware clay sourced from a clifftop quarry at St Agnes on the north Cornish coast to create my pottery. The pots are thrown on a traditional Leach kick wheel and then decorated in my studio at the top of the garden.
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After drying, the pots are fired twice in an electric kiln powered by renewable energy in the pottery.
My pottery is distinguished by a variety of surface decoration techniques, including carving, mishima, sgraffito, and freehand painting. These techniques create pieces that are not only visually appealing but also have a tactile quality that makes them unique and special.
I actively encourage my customers to touch and feel the intricate patterns and textures that are an essential part of my pottery.
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My pottery pieces are deeply influenced by the natural surroundings of my Cornish coastal and rural environment. I am always on the lookout for inspiration and natural tools when I'm out for a dog walk.
One of my favourite tools is a rusty fisherman's knife that I found on Lelant beach (my uncle swears it's his as he lost his in the 60's when he was working on grandad's boat - stranger things have happened and wouldn't that be magical if it was his!). I use this on a lot of my pieces as it leaves gorgeous striations in the clay surface when used for faceting and a lovely sharp line when used for mark making.
Through my decorative pottery, I aim to capture the essence of the place, using form, colour, texture, and pattern.
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Here are a couple of my latest pieces - framed landscapes and abstract vessels. I'm working on new framed pieces and have lots of ideas for 2026. All very exciting!
