I grew up in the Cambridgeshire fens at a time when the expectation for children was to spend all day outside... whatever the weather. During these forays I would explore, gather and collect natural objects. Despite being told at secondary school that I was ‘no good’ at art I clung onto the notion that art was very much central to my life and had everything to do with me. I worked in a studio pottery for many years and in my late 30’s I gained an Honours Degree in art & education at Cambridge University. I had my first painting exhibition at the age of 43. Since then I have taught and worked in schools in the fenland area and London. I returned 3 years ago with my husband Bob and since then we have worked on various projects. During this time I have discovered a relatively new medium which enables me to combine ceramic skills with my love of natural materials to create beautiful jewellery. This brings me back full circle to a life of foraging for natural material which always informs my work.