A Little About
​Myself.

I love to make quirky animals with a twist, with a side serve of humor- for people who like something different.

My animals come to life in my studio  in the Dandenong ranges,  a little down the hill from our house, in the middle of the bush.
​I love spending time in my studio, and discovering what the material will bring me that day. Sometimes that is exactly what I planned, and sometimes it is a total surprise. I love how the process brings me revelations that I can build on later on.
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When creating Art, my mission is  not to depict life, but to reflect on life, and how I experience it- I feel a need to show people how I see things and how they move me- to do this I need to exaggerate what I see to translate the feeling. This is how my animals are bringing their joy, their despair, their movement into my sculptures.
My other passion is making bowls (sometimes animals sneak in anyway) and a selection of useware that has character and just doesn't fit the mould...

If you like what you see, please don’t hesitate to contact me . I am also happy to make something to your wishes.

LEARN MORE

Classes and workshops.

In my workshop in the bush I give  sculpting workshops for people who like to make.  You don't need experience, but you do need enthusiasm, and a lack of fear of getting dirty! 


There are a few possibilities- depending on wishes and needs, and ongoing classes are certainly possible as well. 

Once off workshops; 
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Workshops for people who are staying in our guesthouse;

Often it works the best if you stay a few days- to do the longer workshop on your first day. 
I can then make sure the work dries, and you can colour it yourself, with underglazes. Sometimes this doesn't work out- and I colour the work as well. 
I will finish it off with a clear glaze and fire it. 
When finished, we can arrange pick up, delivery or postage at cost. 

Option 1;
A pot- can be used for plants, or for anything you can use a pot for :-) We can use a few basic technique which are very fun to learn- so the look of your pot is totally in your hands. You can choose the glaze, and I can glaze the pot for you, or you can do this in a second session. variation of clays available 
the workshop will take 2-2.5 hours. This is  $150 (individual workshop)or $ 100 (2-5 p)  including all materials and costs. 


Option 2; an animal based on pinch pots. This an amazing simple technique in which you can create an animal with texture. Bringing a few photos help, or I can bring prints- and I have lots of books for inspiration.  Its often surprising what you can do with clay, and as a sculptor I can help you create a personal expression in your animal.  The workshop will take 2-2.5 hrs on the first day. 30-40  on the second session. Including all material and other costs; $150.(individual workshop) $125 (2-4 person)

Option 3; A birdbath with ornament. See option 2, but I prepare a birdbath for you, that you can decorate with texture, or with underglaze. 
cost with all materials and costs included- $200.

*if your work needs to be posted, I can arrange this  at cost.

​If 4 people or more ate attending a workshop- everyone gets a 15% discount. 



Look below for an example of a private workshop.

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Get In Touch.

Would you have special requests for workshops,  have a particular animal you would like to see in clay,  or an idea for something completely different,I am happy to discuss, think with you or create for you. 
Please let me know your idea! Just contact me, and we can talk. 

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