Clay is my language. Through it, I explore the quiet dialogue between form and function, movement and stillness. Each vessel I create begins as a conversation between my spirit, my feelings and the clay. I live in the tension of a balance of intention and surrender. The rhythm of throwing connects me to something timeless and grounding, a creative flow where I find peace and sanctuary.
My work is deeply rooted in the earth. Subtle variations of line, surface, and glaze become expressions of authenticity, reminders of the maker’s hand and the intrigue of imperfection. In every piece, I strive to create a sense of grace and motion, as if the clay still remembers its dance on the wheel.
Over the years, my studio practice has expanded beyond the solitary act of making. Founding The Village Potters Clay Center in 2011 allowed me to connect and work with my peers and emerging artists. Together with my friends we created a collective committed to excellence in skill, mentorship, and the transformative power of clay. Whether through teaching, nurturing, or creating, my purpose remains constant: to shape clay, and in doing so, to help shape lives.
I founded and co-owned The Village Potters Clay Center with my husband George Rolland until the flood of 2024 which devastated our beloved center. Now I have transitioned the business into a non profit ensuring the legacy of the mission long after I am gone. The center has three fully equipped teaching studios, working studios, and a tool and clay supply company. We have a 1-3 year advanced studies program dedicated to nurturing the next generation of potters through honing skills, creating unique bodies of work, and exploring business in the arts.
You can find out more at www.thevillagepotters.com