After completing an art foundation course in Scarborough I studied for a degree in 3D design / ceramics at Cardiff Art College and on completion of a postgraduate course in education I taught art in a state secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire. When my youngest child began school I began to look for an opportunity to use and develop my creative skills which would fit around the demands of family life. I applied for and was awarded a small enterprise allowance by Cheshire County Council which included helpful business advice and I was able to set up my first ceramics workshop. Initially I began showing and selling my work to the public at a variety of local fairs and venues. Now I have gained recognition and success in exhibiting and selling through public and private art galleries as well as ceramic festivals and trade shows and I am always looking for opportunities to reach out to a fresh audience.