About me- I grew up on the easternmost part of Long Island, and now live in upstate NY, making ceramics in my happy little home studio. I’m very much an animal lover, and love to spend time outdoors in nature. I’m honored to be part of bringing joy to your day by making a magical little mug to sip coffee from, baking dish to serve your family, pot to grow a little plant, or a pair of earrings to help you feel fancy. Handmade ceramics are special, helping incorporate art into everyday activities, how fun!

My Process- Hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces are altered, sculpted, carved, and carefully dried. Pieces then undergo the first firing (bisque), to convert the clay to ceramic for durability, still allowing porosity for the glazing process. Underglaze and glaze are applied by hand using various techniques including dipping and brushwork. Pieces are then fired a second time at a higher temperature to convert the glaze to glass and vitrify the clay for food safety. Glazes are all non-toxic, lead-free, and food safe, made from powdered minerals, silica(sand), and water.

I use various types of beautiful clay, often leaving part of the outside of a vessel unglazed/raw. I love achieving interesting glaze colors, textures, and effects with layering techniques and hand carving.

Pieces are fired in an efficient electric kiln, and I use compostable and/or recycled shipping materials.