My ceramics are created using extrusions, coils and slabs. Living on the edge of a Pennine village, I am influenced in my forms and glazes by the soft curves of the moors and their ever changing moods and colours, contrasting with the industrial landscape of the valley mills, railway and canals.

I am intrigued by the geometric forms produced by an extruder and by the organic movement of the clay from the die. I like to include where possible the curved movement of the form, in the manipulation of the clay structure.

Currently I am exploring the use of texture, slips and glazes on slabs of clay and forming them into vases and wall plaques.

I use grogged clays and fire the pots to stoneware temperatures in a gas or electric kiln. My pots are all functional.

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