My main inspirations are Chinese and Japanese work and the philosophy of wabi sabi that embraces the way the clay wants to move, both in my hands and during the firing. I have experimented with other clays but always come back to porcelain.

My greatest interest and challenge are making glazes and creating new colours and textures in glaze and I am always working on one or two new ones! My new “colour “series celebrates simplicity, colour and function. Built using a variety of techniques, my pieces are designed to be used and enjoyed.

Over the years I have enjoyed teaching and hosting workshops with people of all ages – especially my protégé, Hannah Melnyk, who is my way of saving and passing on my knowledge and glaze recipes. She is now becoming an accomplished potter in her own right, “Hannah Melnyk Makes” is a very exciting studio to watch grow.

For me, the piece is perfect when the clay, the potter and the dragons, all work together in harmony, each with their own influence. I hope you enjoy using my pottery pieces as much as I enjoy making them!