I’m really curious about this one because my answer has completely flipped recently… After being away from the studio for a while, I’m honestly just loving every single minute I get in there right now. Yesterday I finished teaching a throwing workshop… and instead of cleaning up straight away, I thought “well, the wheel’s already messy…” — so I jumped on and had a couple hours of throwing myself. And wow… it just flowed. Everything felt more consistent, more natural… and I had SO much fun. It reminded me exactly why I love this. Today? Slightly different story 😅After a couple of hours trimming hedges, I’m heading back into the studio — but it’s handling multiple mugs, big buckets of mucky reclaim, and a full clean-up session… Normally I would dread this kind of day. Reclaim that’s been sitting for months (yes… it’s going to be stinky 😂), buckets everywhere, and a proper mop-down needed. But honestly? I’m still really looking forward to it. I think because I’ve finally got systems and little “hacks” in place for reclaim, it actually feels… satisfying now? Plus Mug handling is never as bad once I get into the flow...usually 🤣 If I had to pick, trimming and refining is probably still my favourite — but really, it’s the variety and experimentation that keeps me hooked. So now I’d love to know… 👉 What’s your favourite part of studio life?👉 And what’s the job you tend to put off the most? (No judgement — we all have one! 😄)

Low fire pieces were fired to Cone 5! Totally ruined my only 2 kiln shelves and I have an event next week and can’t fire without shelves!

Gotta go....our winter is finally gone!!! Spring sun, green grass, blue skies, AND BIRDS! I'll be outside if you need me.....

Anyone who follows my social media will know that I make worry hearts to help raise funds for a UK mental health charity. Pottery has supported my own mental health in ways I can hardly put into words, so I wanted to give something back, even in a small way. What began as a simple idea using leftover pieces of clay has grown into something far more meaningful than I ever imagined. This little project has now reached £650, and I am honestly blown away. To think I only started this in February, and have not even attended a market yet, makes it all feel even more special. I feel incredibly grateful and humbled by the kindness and support behind it all.

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