EDUCATION
1996 - 1997 Diploma of Arts (Ceramics), Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne
1986 - 1991 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of New South Wales, Sydney
RELEVANT POTTERY WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
2010 - present, DM Pottery (own studio), Sydney
2002 Omelette Design, Sydney. Slip-caster and finisher of functional earthenware
2001 Assistant to Louise Gilbert-Scott, Bristol UK. Production throwing and functional range redesign
1998 - 1999 Traineeship - Dartington Pottery , UK. Slip-casting, throwing, jigger jollying, glaze development
1998 Tabletop Ceramics, Melbourne. Finishing of slip-cast and ram pressed functional earthenware
TEACHING
2022 - 2023, Guest teacher, Helen Ashley Designs, Sydney
2016 - 2021, Art Est Art School, Ceramics tutor, Sydney
OTHER WORK HISTORY
2004 -2009 Lloyds Banking Group, Bristol UK. Banking Administration and data analysis
2001 Riverside Garden Centre, Bristol UK. Customer service
1999 - 2000 Lloyds TSB, Bristol UK. Staff Expenses Data entry and Team Supervisor
1994 - 1995 Scenic Spectrums, Melbourne. Landscape Architect
1991 - 1992 Lakeview Garden Centre, Sydney. Stock maintenance and customer service
EXHIBITIONS
2022 'Touch', Crackpot Studios and Gallery, Textile and ceramics group show
2022 'Shared Table' Crackpot Studios and Gallery, Group Show of functional tableware
2022 'Australiana', Jam Factory, Barossa Valley, Group Show
2022 'The Sydney Teapot Show', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Group Show
2021 'The Cup Show', Crackpot Studios and Gallery. Group Show
2021 'Table Talk', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2019 'The Sydney Teapot Show', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2019 'Table Talk', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2019 'The Knowledge', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2018 'Little Things Art Prize', Saint Cloche Gallery. Group Show
2018 'The Sydney Teapot Show', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2017 'Table Talk', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2017 'The Sydney Teapot Show', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery. Group show
2016 'The Glaze Makers', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney. Group Show
2016 'Table Talk', The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney. Group show of functional ceramics
2016 'Handpicked Handmade', Group Show of Wine Decanters, Gallery Klei and Handpicked Wines, Sydney
2015 'A Natural History', Two person show with Ellin Pooley, Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney
2015 'Table Talk 2' The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney. Group Show of functional ceramics
2015 'The Sydney Teapot Show' Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2015 'The Garden Show' Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2014 'Christmas Show' The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney. Group Show
2014 'The Christmas Show' Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2014 'Emerging Artist - Craft Awards Finalists Exhibition', Craft NSW
2014 'Artisans in the Gardens', Lion Gate Lodge, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney
2014 'The Sydney Teapot Show' Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2014 'The Garden Show' Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2014 'Triad' Inner City Clayworkers Gallery, Sydney. Show with Inga Svendsen and Ellin Pooley
2013 'Christmas Show' The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney. Group Show
2013 ‘The Sydney Teapot Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
Awarded best teapot in the 'Antiqui-tea' category.
2013 'Heathland' Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Solo Show
2013 ‘The Garden Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2012 'Christmas Show' The Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Sydney. Group Show
2012 ‘The Sydney Teapot Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
Awarded best functional teapot by judge Vicki Grima
2012 New Work, Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Show with John Tomlin
2012 ‘The Garden Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2011 ‘The Sydney Teapot Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2011 ‘The Garden Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney. Group Show
2004 ‘The Sydney Teapot Show’ Inner City Clayworkers, Sydney . Group Show
2004 ‘Bowl’d and Beautiful’ Ceramic Art Gallery, Sydney . Group Show
1997 ‘Fire Away’ Northcote Pottery Kiln Gallery, Melbourne . Student Graduate Group Show
Awarded ‘Best Exhibited Functional Work by judge Andrew Cope’
and ‘Best Exhibited Non-Functional Work by judge Andrew Cope’
1997 ‘Little Treasures’ The Valley Gallery, Melbourne. Group Show
1996 ‘Untitled and Anonymous’ Holmesglen TAFE, Melbourne. Student Group Show
ARTICLES AND IMAGES PUBLISHED
2022 'The Journal of Australian Ceramics' Vol 61 No 3, Focus on Making and Selling, text and image, pg 36
2018 'Australian Gourmet Traveller' June, ceramic work pictured and credited pg 26
2014 "Australian Gourmet Traveller' August 2014, Pinbone commission pg 96-103
2013 ‘The Journal of Australian Ceramics’ Vol 521 April. Studio pictured, pg 98
2011 ‘The Journal of Australian Ceramics’ 50/2 Ceramic work pictured, pg 46
2011 ‘The Southern Courier’ May 17th Short article and photograph
2000 ‘Pottery In Australia’ Vol 39 No 3. Article detailing my experience at Dartington Pottery (author), pg 60-61
1997 ‘Pottery In Australia’ Vol 37, No 2 Ceramic work pictured, pg 14
1995 ‘Photography International’ Vol 8 No 9. Runner-up in an international competition Black and white photographic image featured, pg 40
DEMONSTRATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
2022 Talk on pricing work, Clayground
2020 Interview, Guest on The Potters Cast Podcast: The Queen of False Starts, Epsode 596
2019 Demonstration, Ceramic Study Group
2017 Demonstration, ChinaClay. Part of Sydney Craft Week organised by Aust. Design Centre
2017 Demonstration, Acquire@Design. Part of Sydney Craft Week organised by Aust. Design Centre
2017 Demonstration, The Australian Ceramics Association Open Office Day
2015 Half-day talk and demonstration, Ceramics Department, Northern Beaches Campus, Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE
2012 - 2015 Cooperative member of the Inner City Clayworkers
2003 - 2004 and 2010 to present Member of The Australian Ceramics Association
2000 - 2001 Member of South Wales Potters
1998 Student helper at the International Ceramics Festival at Aberystwyth, Wales
AWARDS
2022 Runner Up, Archaeology Category, Sydney Teapot Show, Kerrie Lowe Gallery
2017 3rd Place Class 30 Functional Pottery, Arts & Crafts Show, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
2016 Highly Commended, Class 30 Functional Pottery, Arts & Crafts Show, RAS of NSW
2016 Finalist, Handpicked Handmade, Gallery Klei, Sydney
2014 Encouragement Award, Emerging Artist - Craft Awards, Craft NSW
2013 Finalist Australian Craft Awards
2013 Winner of the 'Antiqui-tea' category, Sydney Teapot Show. Inner City Clayworkers Gallery
2013 1st Place Class 30 Functional Pottery, Arts & Crafts Show, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
2013 Winner of the 'Shoot the Studio Potter' photography competition run by the Journal of Australian Ceramics
2012 Winner of the 'High Tea' (functional) category, Sydney Teapot Show. Inner City Clayworkers Gallery
2012 3rd Place Class 30 Functional Pottery, Arts & Crafts Show, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
2011 1st Place Class 30 Functional Pottery, Arts & Crafts Show, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
2011 Standards of Excellence, Arts & Crafts Show, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
1997 Outstanding Diploma Student of the Year, Finalist, Holmesglen TAFE, Melbourne
1997 Highly Commended Non-Functional Piece, Walker Ceramics Award, Graduate Exhibition, Northcote Pottery
1997 Outstanding Exhibited Works, Clayworks Award, Graduate Exhibition, Northcote Pottery