R&D - 2018. One of a number of baskets made from found materials such as bark, brambles, willow. I had no knowledge of suitable materials, soaking or preparation.

R&D - 2018. One of a number of baskets made from found materials such as bark, brambles, willow. I had no knowledge of suitable materials, soaking or preparation.

DEVELOPMENT - 2019. I still had no idea about correct preparation or control of materials. My approach is always to 'do first and fail', which allows me to discover which parts of the process I need to know before seeking tuition.

DEVELOPMENT - 2019. I still had no idea about correct preparation or control of materials. My approach is always to 'do first and fail', which allows me to discover which parts of the process I need to know before seeking tuition.

PROGRESSION - 2022. After completion of C&G Level 2 Basketry - distinction. I developed a full understanding of the material, its preparation and behaviour.

PROGRESSION - 2022. After completion of C&G Level 2 Basketry - distinction. I developed a full understanding of the material, its preparation and behaviour.

SOFT FIBRES - 2022. My love of foraged materials continued and I developed skills in soft fibre basketry using grasses and bark. This involved experiementation with different materials and preparation times and methods - soaking and cutting.

SOFT FIBRES - 2022. My love of foraged materials continued and I developed skills in soft fibre basketry using grasses and bark. This involved experiementation with different materials and preparation times and methods - soaking and cutting.

EXPERIMENTAL - 2022. I considered new ways of weaving making large abstract pieces which focused on the qualities of colour and texture of the bark, in this case silver birch, which I harvested and prepared myself.

EXPERIMENTAL - 2022. I considered new ways of weaving making large abstract pieces which focused on the qualities of colour and texture of the bark, in this case silver birch, which I harvested and prepared myself.

Pole Lathe Turned Bowls 2020. I have a pole lathe and used found wood for bowl turning. There are similarities with pottery throwing and turning in the process. I find that once a 'maker', one can turn one's hand to almost any material with relative

Pole Lathe Turned Bowls 2020. I have a pole lathe and used found wood for bowl turning. There are similarities with pottery throwing and turning in the process. I find that once a 'maker', one can turn one's hand to almost any material with relative ease.

Sketches of my 700 year old French village home which is the frequent inspiration for many craft projects. 2022

Sketches of my 700 year old French village home which is the frequent inspiration for many craft projects. 2022

Lino print from sketch. 2023. Whilst I enjoy the physical process of carving and printing, and am in awe of other printers, printing does not fulfill my desire for the challenge of making in the way that 3D materials do.

Lino print from sketch. 2023. Whilst I enjoy the physical process of carving and printing, and am in awe of other printers, printing does not fulfill my desire for the challenge of making in the way that 3D materials do.

Hand built ceramic version of my house - 2024. This was my first ever handbuilt item and first ever attempt at working with clay. I wanted to experiment with making a box and then thought about what might the box look like settling on the idea of bui

Hand built ceramic version of my house - 2024. This was my first ever handbuilt item and first ever attempt at working with clay. I wanted to experiment with making a box and then thought about what might the box look like settling on the idea of building my house.

I constructed all of the individual components like a Lego set and left them to go leather hard before adding them to the structure. This project was my own idea and design and I worked out how to construct it myself.

I constructed all of the individual components like a Lego set and left them to go leather hard before adding them to the structure. This project was my own idea and design and I worked out how to construct it myself.

Ceramic house - rear view. Unfired. I really enjoyed the whole process of building this and trying to make it proportionately correct to the real building.

Ceramic house - rear view. Unfired. I really enjoyed the whole process of building this and trying to make it proportionately correct to the real building.

Fired and finished house. This is the first fired ceramic piece I have made and it was interesting to see how the slips and underglazes performed and also the texture of the finished unglazed walls. Some of the colours were not as bright as I had hop

Fired and finished house. This is the first fired ceramic piece I have made and it was interesting to see how the slips and underglazes performed and also the texture of the finished unglazed walls. Some of the colours were not as bright as I had hoped and this has allowed me to learn that test samples are invaluable.

Jug made using plaster mould and plaster decorations during my first pottery course at West Dean. Seeing it 5 months on makes me realise how much I have progressed in that time, but also that it was an ambitious project for a beginner potter.

Jug made using plaster mould and plaster decorations during my first pottery course at West Dean. Seeing it 5 months on makes me realise how much I have progressed in that time, but also that it was an ambitious project for a beginner potter.

My first solo attempt at throwing pots on my wheel at home following attendance at the West Dean Ceramics Summer School in 2024. This is a black clay and I love it so much as it was so firm and easy to throw these neat, sharp edges. I have yet to fir

My first solo attempt at throwing pots on my wheel at home following attendance at the West Dean Ceramics Summer School in 2024. This is a black clay and I love it so much as it was so firm and easy to throw these neat, sharp edges. I have yet to fire anything myself at home as I am a bit scared of the kiln!

I found a sea urchin on a beach in Greece in the summer 2024 and made a lot of studies and sketches to try and work out how to get a sense of its 3D and curved nature.

I found a sea urchin on a beach in Greece in the summer 2024 and made a lot of studies and sketches to try and work out how to get a sense of its 3D and curved nature.

I then made some woodcut blocks and lino blocks of sections of the sea urchin to try and get the 3D shape in that medium.

I then made some woodcut blocks and lino blocks of sections of the sea urchin to try and get the 3D shape in that medium.

I experimented by using cyanotype as paint to make an image of the sea urchin on top of an ink rolled background.

I experimented by using cyanotype as paint to make an image of the sea urchin on top of an ink rolled background.

A very old papier mache hand puppet I made around 26 years ago at a craft workshop with my then 2 year old son. He still lives in the living room to this day. - the puppet that is, my son has since moved out.

A very old papier mache hand puppet I made around 26 years ago at a craft workshop with my then 2 year old son. He still lives in the living room to this day. - the puppet that is, my son has since moved out.

I attended a 2 hour watercolour workshop having never received any tuition before and was delighted with the outcome.

I attended a 2 hour watercolour workshop having never received any tuition before and was delighted with the outcome.

Black and white analogue 1970s Nikkormat camera, developed the film myself in my darkroom. I love seeking the perfect frame for an image. This one was

Black and white analogue 1970s Nikkormat camera, developed the film myself in my darkroom. I love seeking the perfect frame for an image. This one was