I fell in love with ceramics the very first time I sat at a potters wheel and held a lump of clay, just before covid lockdown. After two failed attempts at attending pottery classes, due to lockdowns I purchased my very own potters wheel, what a joy! I slowly taught myself from the many wonderful potters on youtube.

Two years on I acquired a kiln and set up a studio in the garden of my home, my new Sanctuary!

I love simple, but beautiful functional pottery and get lots of inspiration from the environment, mainly the beautiful beaches here on the Whangaparaoa peninsula. My love of the sea and the rock pools and sand inspire some of my pieces, especially the colours and scenes, which lately I have incorporated on some bowls and mugs.

My latest addiction is lighthouses! Just plain white for me! Red, blue and black striped ones for my upcoming mini exhibition. There are numerous possibilities in the pipeline. I’m thinking seagulls? Only time will tell.