I took to clay in 1980, when I joined a pottery group close to where I live. I was taught the basics then worked with a practising potter. I then began my own practice, building a workshop and kiln. I spent a decade in learning a variety of techniques, selling work and expanding my range of methods and ideas. My learning has never ceased.
In 1990 I built a new business in designing for mould manufacture using Australian themes. This was Ozmosis Plaster Moulds – a mould manufacturing company which serviced the ceramic industry right across Australia for a decade.
In 2004 I completed a Diploma of Ceramics/Art at the Australian National University with a Hiroe Swen Award for Achievement in Ceramics.
Throughout the forty years of my career, making work I liked – creating things that made me happy was my essential motivation. I have attended many workshops, met and worked with distinguished artists in the ceramic field and taught ceramics in TAFE in Coffs Harbour. I was also on the committee of the Coastal Clay Makers Group for ten years.
I have enjoyed residencies, studied and worked in France, England, Italy, Turkey and China. My work is included in collections both in Australia and around the world.
I have had numerous solo shows, participated in many groups shows and been in the final cut of prestigious art competitions in Australia and internationally.
Recent Exhibitions
2025 Winter Wine Weekend Exhibition, Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza
2025 Long Weekend Mixed Feature, Manyung Gallery Flinders
2024 Essence of Place group exhibition, Nexus Gallery, Bellingen
2024 International Sculpture Day, Manyung Gallery Sorrento & Flinders
2023 Home Works exhibition, Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville
2023 Featuring Affordable Christmas Gift Ideas, Manyung Gallery Strathmore
2022 Mt Eliza Sculpture Trail, DRIFT ARTS FESTIVAL
Education
2004 Diploma of Ceramics, Australian National University
Commendations & Awards:
2020 finalist Waterhouse Science and Art Prize
2020 finalist Coffs Coast Art Prize
2004 Hiroe Swen Award for Achievement in Ceramics