Since as far back as I can remember, I’ve always drawn and been interested in art. I studied art at Vesper George School of Art in Boston, but the first pottery class I ever took was with Henriette Dresens, the founder of Potters Place. At that time she was teaching out of a tiny basement studio at Runeberg Hall in Norwood. I’ve been a member of the Potters Place studio since they first became a co-op in 1995.

I was looking for a creative outlet, and Henriette is one of the most creative people I know. She is always exploring and encourages others to do so as well. I was totally smitten after my first pottery class and have been at it ever since!

I am inspired by nature and traveling, and by Mirror Lake, where I have lived for 33 years. I’m also very inspired by the work of fellow potters.

I took my first pottery class over 30 years ago with Henriette Dresens who has been a great inspiration to me. I quickly came to share her infectious love of pottery.

I am also inspired by my kitties, Sammy and Harry.

I really enjoy the creation of a piece, but my favorite part of the process is glazing (unbelievably enough!).

I am especially fascinated by glazes & love it when a new, unexpected glaze effect comes out of the kiln.

I am a master at making unmatched sets, so making matched sets is a challenge for me. Just doing it is the way I’ve conquered that. But that’s usually for commissioned work.

Persistence! And the ability to turn what may seem like a failure into a success.

Creativity. Fulfillment. Joy

… that I’m left-handed and I throw & trim as a lefty. People are often discouraged from throwing lefty, but it works for me!

My favorite ‘signature’ pieces are large platters that I think of as clay canvases just waiting for exciting new glaze combinations.

This is my all-time favorite piece, the glazing worked out perfectly. I’ve made many large platters in this same glaze combination, but this was my best (so far).