My work involves the simplification of form and the use of surface pattern.

I make colourful plaster sculptures and collages. Birds ,trees and flowers are current themes. I build my sculptures and collages in layers; surface decoration being an important final step.
My degree in ceramics has informed and influenced my use of decoration, I scratch patterns into the surface and use printing techniques to add detail. I am inspired by children's use of imagery to represent the natural world.

I have over 15 years experience working with community groups and children in schools. Creating and facillitating workshops using different materials, enabling participants to work on their own individual pieces or alternatively, working collaboratively to create lasting works of art. I want workshop participants to feel ownership of the final collaborative piece, so I ensure that their designs are at the fore and can be easily recognised in the final art work.
I have experience of working with adults and young people with physical disabilty, young carers,young adults and children with autism and complex needs.
I have a wide experience of different materials.

Please look at my blog for examples of workshops.