Hand mad porcelain pottery
My work is a combination of two things: my belief that useful everyday objects should be thoughtfully designed and pleasing to use, and my personal love of working in clay. My major goal is to offer an alternative to mass-produced everyday things. My aesthetic is minimalist and modern. I believe that a well-designed object has its own inherent beauty. I find peace and satisfaction in creating unembellished, simple forms.
Porcelain has a reputation for being difficult to work with. Because the particles in porcelain clay are smaller, the clay is more flexible, and easy to push too far. Throwing identical, thin walled porcelain vessels, therefore, requires a deft and skilled hand. I find it well worth the extra effort for its smooth, bright surface and translucency. It’s a joy to work with this precious material every day.
Where to buy my work
Right now I’m only selling in Galleries and Shops, and in the occasional Art Show in the Pacific Northwest.
How to learn from me.
I teach classes and workshops at the Whidbey Clay Center in Freeland, WA on beautiful Whidbey Island. Winter classes have just opened.
