When I create, I explore the quiet dialogue between form, function, movement and stillness. Each vessel begins as a conversation between my spirit 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.
I founded and co-owned The Village Potters Clay Center with my husband George Rolland and with a collective of amazing potters 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.
Whether teaching, Mentoring, or creating, my purpose remains constant: to shape clay, and in doing so, to shape my life and Share Making with others.
You can find out more at www.thevillagepotters.com