I am Brighton based Ceramic Artist working from my studio at Phoenix Art Space. I was once referred to as a ‘reverse Johnny Vegas’ who started his life as a potter and then became an actor, I began my life as an actor and then became a potter. When I left Drama School I was told to always learn a new skill during times of unemployment. In those days there was a huge selection of adult education courses and I signed up to quite a few! But it was a pottery course that captured my heart and was the beginning of a journey to where I am now. With the encouragement of my tutor Caroline Wyman I enrolled for the BTEC National Certificate Art and Design in Ceramics which I completed before studying another year towards my HNC. After my daughter was born we moved from London to Brighton and I applied for my first studio space with Red Herring Artists in 2001. As I look back at my time as a maker I realise that my studio has always been my sanctuary and somewhere for me to have my creative head on alongside of being a Mum. I have been privileged to be a maker in this artistic and inspired city which has so many opportunities and support networks for artists. I exhibit my work in selected shows through the year as well as locally in the Open Houses during May. I am also very happy to welcome people to my studio at Phoenix Art Space by appointment.