as i've discovered... you are never too old to do a degree and an artist's life happily begins at 55! (i am now 74)

An elderly woman with gray hair, wearing sunglasses, a beige jacket with a hood, and brown pants, is sitting outdoors in a garden. She is surrounded by pink metal chairs and a pink metal table. Behind her is a small wooden shed, and there are trees and plants in the background. The woman appears relaxed and is looking toward the camera.

whilst working as a physiotherapist, i embarked upon an applied arts degree, which led me to ceramics. after a pre-degree year, a two year foundation degree and a two year top-up to a full degree, i discovered a passion for combining glazed earthenware, lightbox drawings, hand drawn and painted images as transfers and gold leaf to create completely unique decorative pieces.

i take inspiration from the seasons, places in the uk and popular culture and love exploring how to develop ideas within my own distinctive style.

i also do commissions, including commemorative plates and bespoke designs.

i am based in brighouse in west yorkshire, and i enjoy creating my designs at home in my studio where I also get to work on my wheel!

buy my pots on folksy

Indoor scene with cluttered table, baking tools, mugs, and bowls, with large windows outside showing a garden or backyard with trees and patio furniture.
An older woman with short gray hair and glasses sitting at a table in a room filled with books and shelves, wearing an apron, with a red door behind her.
Outdoor patio area with a brick building having a glass-door extension, white outdoor chairs, a small round table, and potted plants, under a partly cloudy sky.
A kiln shelf with various unfinished ceramic cups and bowls in a kiln.
Two rectangular blocks of plaster or clay with carved relief designs, a hammer with the name ‘Wickes’ on it, a blue-handled tool, a chisel, and a small piece of broken material on a white work surface.
An older person with gray hair, glasses, and a beige apron is working with a tool on a table in a cluttered storage room filled with books, boxes, and equipment.