I grew up in New Hampshire, in the Hanover area where my family had a small farm of sheep and chickens. I still have deep roots in the area and visit regularly with my family.
I began my relationship with clay at a very young ago and have been making pots for many years. In high school I had the opportunity to take classes with a great teacher and potter that got me excited about the medium. By the time I was a senior in high school I had a wheel and kiln.
I began my relationship with clay at a very young ago and have been making pots for many years. In high school I had the opportunity to take classes with a great teacher and potter that got me excited about the medium. By the time I was a senior in high school I had a wheel and kiln.
The 4 photos in the left are from the portfolio I submitted with my college applications. I still throw on my original 1977 Shimpo.
My father (a retired psychiatrist) dedicated his time to black smithing and metal sculpture. He was very much into his craft and supported me in my artistic development. My first real ceramic training was through the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. I learned some good basic techniques and was then able teach myself how to move them along. I continued studying ceramics through college, apprenticed for several experienced production potters in Western Massachusetts and maintained a small studio of my own. Over the past 20 years my work as a potter has been interwoven with her other endeavors in business world. After college I worked in the film business for about 10 years. Eventually I went back to school and got my MBA and found a path in marketing. My last position was at Reuters as a Vice President Marketing & PR.
Several years ago when my children were young (they still are!) I stopped working full time and ended my commute into New York City. I am fortunate that I have more time to spend with my family and with my clay.
Creating art with emphasis on functional forms - has always been a driving force in my work. My portfolio of work spans from slab vases and boxes to specialty serving pieces. I make a large selection of bowls, serving dishes and utilitarian pieces. It's important to me that what I make - gets used - and can be really enjoyed. I use lots of my dishes in my own kitchen, in the microwave and dishwasher too. It feels good to eat out of something that was handmade and has a special meaning.
My studio away from home, just a five minute walk is Haven Art. There I work and teach and during the summer months enjoy my studio at the house. My husband, two elementary school age children and Australian Shepherd have all learned to put up with my clay filled clothes and bandana.
My studio away from home, just a five minute walk is Haven Art. There I work and teach and during the summer months enjoy my studio at the house. My husband, two elementary school age children and Australian Shepherd have all learned to put up with my clay filled clothes and bandana.
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