My involvement with clay started 50-odd years ago. After a school and college teaching career I moved to Salisbury in 1990, first to the Arts Centre and subsequently my current studio in an old engineering shed in Winchester Street. I make porcelain and stoneware pots on the wheel and still run workshops for the local and further flung community of potters, aiming to instil enthusiasm for clay and an understanding and respect for sound craft skills.   

I make tableware and groups of related one-off pieces, especially bowls and jugs, that offer scope to explore pattern and glaze. Nature, traditions of surface decoration from cultures around the world and 20th century design all influence my approach to making and pattern.

I regard teaching as an important part of my work, recognising the fundamental role creativity has to play in the health of individuals and communities. It is also vital in countering the de-skilling that is evident in the school curriculum over the last five years especially, and the longtime dearth of higher level courses available to those who want to learn and build from first principles. See my occasional blog for more reflections on being a maker.

I was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts several years ago, am a professional member of the CPA and am represented on the Crafts Council Directory of selected members.

Current work available to buy is listed on the Shop page, and I’m happy to discuss commissions that tie in with the rest of my work.

See my Calendar pages for planned exhibitions, and one-day workshops and short courses. These take place in the characterful studios, tucked-away in the heart of Salisbury, catering for small groups where I’m happy to teach adult intermediate to advanced level potters.

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