I describe myself as “polycraftamous” – I haven’t met a craft I haven’t tried. My neurodiversity has allowed me to approach each craft with a unique perspective. My mantra is “if someone else can do it, why can’t I?”.  I believe that part of learning is being open to failure. No craft continues to teach as much humility as ceramics.

I believe that the best way to learn a craft is to dive in and start creating. I have taken continuing education courses at Alberta University for the Arts, Olds Community College and the City of Calgary. Social media has also been a valuable resource for me, as it allows me to connect with other crafters and learn from their experiences across the world. I have been fortunate to have talented mentors who have shared their knowledge and expertise with me and encouraged me to continue to follow my dreams.

As a child, I believed that I wasn’t artistic – I had difficulty following instructions in class and producing the same diagram expected of us all. However, I have always embraced the desire to learn and to make things with my hands. Initially, my reasons for learning a craft were purely functional. While I have dabbled in many mediums, ceramics has held my hyperfixation the longest – as it continues to teach me humility each day in new ways.