In February of 2019, on a whim, I joined a friend in a pottery class at the Eagan Art House. I'd always been interested in taking a class, but pushed it off thinking I wasn't "artistic." Little did I know that I would instantly fall in love with making something usable with my hands and a hunk of clay. During 2020, I learned that it could be my relaxation when life got stressful and isolating. Today, it continues to be that, and also a source of joy.

My desire as a hobby potter is to make functional pieces that bring happiness, beauty, and something special to everyday life. It brings me joy to have someone start their day with a cup of coffee from one of my mugs, have a bowl help serve up part of a holiday meal or add a little extra beauty to a potted plant. I see pottery as a reflection and celebration of everyday life.