I'm a hobby potter!  In 2013 I took an Adult Ed Pottery class at the local High School and I loved it, although I was terrible!  From then, I practiced, and practiced. I now have 5 wheels, one of which is a treadle kick wheel from the 1970s, and another is a new Brent which professionals use! I have invested significantly in this "hobby," and love to teach and share.

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Pottery is a great escape, wonderful therapy and amazing art. It can also be functional! I love to throw and enjoy different shapes, including fun mugs! The process of throwing, adding handles, cleaning them up, glazing, firing them (twice), sanding them and testing them is an amazing transformation from a ball of mud into a work of art that is beautiful and useful.

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As I get better, I have made casserole dishes, bigger pots, and other fun things! I also teach beginners, especially hand building, as my studio is very small.

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Rather than do craft shows, as I have done for many years, I have decided to open 2 "shops," in Torrington and in Berlin. I also take custom orders - using the word "custom" loosely, knowing that pottery has a mind of it's own and really never comes out perfect, which is the beauty of art. This has given me the freedom to focus and explore a greater variety methods and ideas, including some that are given to me by my WONDERFUL customers! if you have an idea or thought - click here to share it & see it come to life.