About

 

I am an Art Teacher and potter based in Calgary, Alberta. Calico Moon Pottery was born during the pandemic when I had a bit more time to explore my skills with clay beyond what I was doing in the classroom. I have used slab-built methods to handcraft my pieces for years but more recently I have been throwing much of my work on the wheel.

Much of my work reflects my colourful "mosaic" carvings that are individually hand painted with underglaze before the final glazing process begins. Most of my pieces are fully carved on all sides to enhance the tactile and visual experience with the intention to enhance daily living with a bit of lightness and joy. My designs are inspired by nature, particularly the nearby Rocky mountains in the Kananaskis, Canmore and Banff regions of Alberta, and imaginative abstract trees. Sometimes my trees take on a life of their own and the results surprise me! I have playfully nicknamed my unique trees "brain" trees because they stem from a neurographic art process where I explore connecting mindfulness, nature and clay. As an art teacher, I have taught mindfulness for years as a way to spark creativity and enhance mental wellness. As a ceramic artist, transferring this process to clay is as much about the process as the final outcome!

I love that pottery can serve a functional purpose in addition to being a form of artistic expression. The entire process of making pottery is a challenge that brings me joy, but I especially enjoy the delight that my creative efforts bring to others with they share or receive one of my creations!

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