I began a 6 year part-time BA(Hons) Artist Design Maker: Glass & Ceramics at the University of Sunderland in 2019. Aged 57, following major changes in my life, it was both nerve-racking and exciting.

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Learning skills in both glass and ceramic initially, I specialised in ceramics. I prefer direct contact with the clay, being able to handle and manipulate it, whether hand building, slip casting or on a potters wheel.

My focus is on surface decoration of the pieces I create, and I am constantly exploring new techniques and processes to find my own style and preferences.

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The aesthetic of pieces can be colourful, bright, bold, muted, or natural depending on the purpose of the piece and what I wish to convey to the viewer. I aim to evoke a desire to touch or pick up the artwork, to examine its layers closely and experience the smooth glossy surface or carved/rough texture.

 

Personal connection is vital to me when creating pieces which is reflected in their shape, colour, pattern design, marks or texture. I draw inspiration from personal experiences, memories, possessions, art and nature.

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Having graduated with a First Class degree in July 2025, I am looking to develop the work I created as a student for my degree show.

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They say as you get older your life gets smaller. Mine has certainly expanded and become so much richer. I hope that this continues along with my ceramic journey. 

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I hope you enjoy looking at my work.