Tips, ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories from the studio. Whether you’re an artist yourself, a collector, or just creatively curious, this is your space to feel inspired, encouraged, and connected to the joy of making.
Do you love your sketchbook? Or is yours on the shelf gathering dust, with only something on the first few pages? I confess I used to start my sketchbooks with grand intentions of filling it completely with marvellous drawings.
My journey with clay began when a potter friend donated a bag of recycled clay for me to 'mess around with'. The tactile hands-on nature of working in clay felt so immediate and new after years of holding paint brushes and other tools to create my art. I loved having a direct impact on the materials with my hands, it felt fresh and exciting (I gave up finger painting years ago!) I also realised that I didn't need a whole heap of expensive gear to get started with clay.
