Rooted in Clay. Based in Ann Arbor.
I make sculptural vessels that aren’t complete until you add a plant. I also teach clay classes and workshops around Ann Arbor.
Recent Work
Explore each series. On a computer, move over a pot to see a possible planting. Plants have been digitally added.
Commissions
I make handbuilt bonsai pots for particular trees. We start with your tree: its shape, its history, and what you hope for in a pot. I draw, test colors, and let the form develop as I work in clay.
Plan on eight weeks or more, depending on the complexity of the piece and the firing schedule. I’ll talk through timing with you before we begin.
Classes & Workshops
I teach clay classes and workshops around Ann Arbor, from surface design for ceramic artists to beginner-friendly projects with clay and natural materials.
Pottery at Graye’s
Monthly workshops at Graye’s Greenhouse in Plymouth, where we make planters and explore different styles and surfaces. Beginners welcome.
Designing Your Surface
Six-week surface design classes for intermediate and advanced ceramic artists at Yourist Studio Gallery.
The Clay Almanac
Seasonal workshops with air-dry clay and natural materials at the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Beginners welcome.
Art Table at Graye’s
An all-ages drop-in multi-media art session at Graye’s Greenhouse in Plymouth each Thursday.
Interested in bringing a workshop to your group or space? Explore private workshops.
Upcoming Shows
Looking forward to 2027:
(Spring) Greenwitch Garden Bonsai Sale
(Late Summer) Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Member Show at Matthaei Botanical Gardens