I grew up in St Ives in Cornwall. Inspiration for my craft is drawn from my home town, its network of intimate cottage streets nestled against the pretty harbour, golden sand beaches and turquoise sea.

 

In my late teens I moved away to university studying art and education at a seaside town in Devon. Returning to St Ives Bay with my young family, for the last 25 years I've dedicated myself to supporting children's creativity, teaching at a community primary school, and running the props department at the famous St Ives kid's charity theatre.

 

I've always lived by the sea. The coast forms the backdrop to my life. Growing, learning and raising my children. Spending time working and relaxing with the sights and smells, the ever changing scenes. The salty air and seaweed. The sound of waves and gulls, and with the ebb and flow of the tide revealing an endless supply of material which I scour to create my pieces for your pleasure and enjoyment, reflecting the wealth of the Cornish environment.

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