Potted History

I have been making pots for over 20 years and exhibited all over Britain. I have pots in various collections including the Rothschild collection, my work has evolved and matured and followed many different styles and techniques, but eventually I have returned to my first love of Wood firing.

For years-long before I had access to a wood fired kiln , I have been attracted to the pots of the Shigaraki period in Japan and the beauty of flame markings on a pot.

The simplicity of the pots and the use of local materials clay, rocks, and ash for making glazes have inspired me to create work that is unpretentious and honest. The building of 2 kilns an Olsen fast fire and in collaboration with Willie carter a bourry fire box side stoke kiln have enabled me to produce a variety of work that reflects my individual style.

I do take on commissions and enjoy the challenge of making to order having ran 2 professional pottery businesses, and working towards deadlines for gallery exhibitions.

I have been teaching full time for 5 years in secondary education and love the challenge of art and design education this keeps me alive with ideas and I pass on my experience to pupils.