1. What general skills & techniques do you use ?
I mainly produce my work throwing and slab building.
2. Where have you studied and learnt your skills ?
Mostly self-taught but I spent 1 day a week at Newcastle College of Arts in 1992.
3. How long have you been a potter ?
I’ve been potting for 23 years.
4. Who has inspired you along the way ?
My inspiration has come from Ashraf Hanna, John Evans, Eric Moss and Tim Andrews.
5. Please explain your work process.
The clay I work with is PF 520 (Ashraf Hanna Raku), my firing is Bisc. 1020°c, Raku 885°c to 920° and for glazing I use Gerstly Borate and Ferro Frit. My work is lifted out by hand to avoid damage with tongs and reduced in sawdust, newspaper and cardboard for 30-40 minutes.
6. What has been your proudest piece that you have produced and why ?
My proudest moment was when Valentine Clays acquired my all time favourite 22” big Naked Raku Plate at Bakewell Potfest for display in their gallery.
7. What are your future ambitions ?
Carrying on with what I’m doing but with more experimenting and manipulating the clay and creating new shapes.
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