I was introduced to ceramics by my grandmother who had an endless energy for art - sculpting, clay, painting, sewing, loom weaving rugs and mixed media.

In 7th grade, I made a small, slip cast toothpick holder during a visit to her home studio. Little did I know this piece would be something I’d enjoy for such a long time and that clay would become my obsession. I’m passionate about learning and ceramics is a perfect outlet for this energy because it offers endless learning opportunities.

In 2014, I started hand building in Walnut Creek, California and soon joined the Clay Arts Guild. In 2021, I retired from my 30+ year financial services career and immersed myself in clay - exploring the creation of functional objects, surface techniques increasing my understanding of firing processes. Recently, I’ve had the privilege of participating in workshops and I am so grateful for the knowledge shared with me by many artists over the years.

Recent Workshops and Classes:

• Bruno Kark, Studio Classes, Walnut Creek California (2025)

• Martha Grover, Working with Porcelain, Bethel Maine (Summer 2025)

• Guy Van Leemput, Pattern and Transparency, La Meridiana, Italy (Summer 2024)

• Scott Parady - Anagama Kiln Wood Firing, Cobb Mountain Arts and Ecology, California (Spring 2023)

• Forest Lesch-Middleton, Surface Techniques, Petaluma Pottery FLM Ceramics, California (Summer 2023)