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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