I'm a potter based in Waitaha (Canterbury), Aotearoa.

I made my first pot in 2019 during a beginner’s class at the Wellington Potters’ Association, offered through Wellington High School’s Community Education Centre. The course introduced basic throwing, trimming, and glazing techniques, and opened the door to club membership, shared studio space, and access to the club's kilns. After a couple of years of self-directed learning in a community environment, I had the opportunity to relocate to rural Canterbury and set up my own studio, committing to pottery full-time.

Before 'quitting my day job', I spent over a decade in the coffee industry—often with a mug in hand. Working in cafes and with the team at a busy roastery allowed me to explore the intersection of craft, science, and functional design within an industry context. That experience, along with a well-established coffee routine, shaped much of my early approach to making and continues to influence the way I work today.

Stack 'em high, watch 'em fly.