I was eighteen when I took my first pottery class as a college freshman for fun. Ceramics made me feel like I could make something, finely crafted, of lasting value to enjoy with those around me. I changed majors, changed schools, and started on a journey that led me to an M.F.A. in ceramics at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
I now live in the suburbs of Chicago with my husband and dog. I built my studio in the basement of our small Sears kit home. I teach ceramics and am the Program Director at Fine Line Creative Arts Center while maintaining a regular studio schedule.
Some years ago, I started exploring combining throwing techniques with handbuilding. This has created a way of working that has freed my forms. I have always been interested in botanicals and am an avid gardener. The freedom I have found combining techniques has been a very fun and rewarding way to approach sculpture. I also enjoy making functional pottery to sell at local markets and on my Etsy site. Follow me on Instagram to get the most up to date information about my functional and sculptural work. They are posted to Etsy as they become available.
Thank you for showing interest in my work! I am happy to share my craft with you and am very thankful to be on this path of teaching, creating, engaged and compelled to move forward in the world of ceramics.