About me

I previously worked in the civil service for over 7 years, teaching myself photography and visiting gardens in my spare time. I entered local, national, and international competitions with varying success and occassionally still like to compete and base my work on my photos. After being made redundant in 2013, I decided to re-skill in a career I enjoyed. I undertook a variety of craft-related courses at Lincoln Castle's Heritage Skills Centre and The National Centre of Craft & Design. I could see the potential in glass fusing but wanted to learn other glass techniques and so after taking a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and specialising in 3D Design, I decided to study Glass and Ceramics at The University of Sunderland. Please see the statement page for information regarding my work.

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I have suffer from a variety of illnesses including chronic pain and fatigue (Fibromyalgia) and with mental and physical health conditions (stress and anxiety), Pulsatile Tinnitus, Arthritis, and have injuries to both of my shoulders. This has greatly impacted on my ability to work and concentrate. Despite this, I always try to be as self-sufficient as possible and like to be hands on in as many areas of my practice as possible from making to displaying my work. I have self-funded my studio renovation and equipment from my entire life savings, restored a lot of my studio myself, and adapted my working practices where possible to try and reduce further injury.

It has taken a long time to get to this point but I feel I now may be able to continue with my craft, despite still having bad days.

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I have set up a dedicated website for smaller gifts related crafts - here.

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