Even before I first sat at the potter’s wheel

I knew that I wanted to make a mug. I came to clay on the heels of a deep dive into specialty coffee and so the pursuit of an excellent mug was the perfect thread binding these two hobbies. The simplicity of the object itself — a cylinder and handle — quickly became an obsession.

I see my work as ultimately being utilitarian.

I am motivated by the qualities that can elevate an everyday object, like a mug, to something more meaningful, worthy of special consideration.

My goal is to make a mug that performs well: I want the lip to be soft and inviting; I want the handle to be ergonomic and effortlessly comfortable; I want the foot to touch the table intentionally; I want the surface to say something about the material and how the pot was made. I want to make a mug that you always reach for.

My approach is grounded in a spirit of iterative discovery,

an ever-evolving conversation with the material and form. Each new piece is an opportunity to be curious about the what, why, and how of an object and to explore the boundaries and possibilities of each step of the process. This is also why I love firing in atmospheric kilns – I am interested in the role that the potter can play in slightly unpredictable and organic firing methods and how clay type and glaze chemistry interact with temperature and ash to impact the surface of my pots.

When I’m not at the studio, I’m at home with my partner Brigid, and our two cats, Tuck and Mosey. I love attending concerts, collecting records, and learning how to yo-yo.