I currently work for the British Ceramics Biennial as part of an 'Artist In Training Programme' with Arts Connect WM. An opportunity to develop my practice working on community based projects whilst creating and developing my own work.

Creative Health CIC have been granted ACE funding for 'This Way Up', a project where six artists, including myself have a chance to develop their Arts and Health practice, by working creatively with vulnerable community groups in the West Midlands.

I am an artist based in Stoke-on-Trent who works predominantly with clay. My most recent work derives its inspiration from my twin interests in origami and paper-craft. My porcelain paper clay work reflects, in a contemporary style, ideas of fragility and material transformation through the human hand.Since graduating from the University of Sunderland in 2012, I have been working for the British Ceramics Biennial and other local arts organisations, such as Appetite Stoke and B-Arts, leading workshops and assisting artists with various community based projects in the local area. I have also held workshops in schools, which has been significant in teaching me to engage well with young people. The work I have been involved in has been key in my practice as it has given me inspiration and confidence to continue with the work I do. I have worked with many interesting people, from all walks of life. I hope to continue to build relationships with these people, and to create new ones. Community engagement has been my focus as I believe this is key in helping Stoke-on-Trent grow as creative and cultural city. I believe it is extremely important to teach people new social and cultural ideas using creative mediums, and to experience the versatility, beauty and heritage of clay.