My studio is only yards from the river Tees in the heart of Teesdale. The rugged landscape and weather-worn features of the dale are a constant source of inspiration for my ceramics. For my  kitchen and tableware range, I like to create pieces that feel great to hold and look beautiful on a table. the mugs, cups, bowls, dishes, jugs and teapots are road tested in my kitchen and finely adjusted when I make each new batch of pieces. I use a kick-wheel and only throw small quantities at a time. slight variations in colour and size are all part of this handmade process. The 3/4 glazed pieces reveal the fired texture of the clay contrasting with the smooth silky glaze. I love the  'toasting' of the surface – as the fluid glaze and raw pot fuse in the kiln, some magic occurs, tingeing the body with a warm blush. The fruity pieces are fun to make - drawing the fine lines of fruit and leaves with a slip trailer and painting on the glazes. The pieces can and often do go in the dishwasher but you may prefer to wash them by hand to retain the smooth silky surface. They can go in the microwave but beware they do get warm (iron in the clay)