Creating functional & non-functional pieces that honor the ordinary and the sacred.

With an inspiring high school art program as my foundation and supportive parents at my side. a life in the arts seemed natural. I attended Webster University earning a degree in studio art and a certification in teaching.

After college there were, of course, many part-time jobs & some painful full=time work however, a small note hanging in the gallery at Craft Alliance changed everything - “looking for volunteers”.

Working at Craft Alliance and the Firehouse Pottery in St. Louis, bridged the years before I moved to Edwardsville for graduate school at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. After graduating with an MFA in ceramics with an emphasis in drawing, I went on to teach, advocate for community arts programming, and create.

However, my home studio is my sanctuary & serves as a space for exploration and collaboration. Over the years I’ve offered open studio sessions, classes and sales.

Currently two sales fill the calendar: “Can You Dig It?” in the spring and ARTEAST in December. Both provide an opportunity for me to showcase my current work & share the studio with other makers.. Visit the Calendar for details.