Artist Statement
Education: Salem State College, BS (Business Education) , Boston University, ED.M, (Continuing and Community College Education), Lesley College (Masters in Business Administration)
Past: Clay Dreaming, Beverly, MA; currently Pottery classes at The Clay School, Lynn, MA with Kirsten Bassion, Alice Drew , Erica Hood and Lanse Stover; China Painting classes with Liz Visco, Lynnfield, MA, Sculpture with Sue Kassirer, Hamilton, MA
Retired Educator/IT Analyst from Mass Water Resources Authority. Recent recipient of a $5000 award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Member: Salem Art Association since it resided on Artist Row then moved to Essex Street. When the Essex Street location was sold, I followed to the Bridge Street location. From there, we have since moved to Derby Street in the Paul Nathan building where we presently reside. Danvers Art Association, Lynnfield Art Association, Peabody Art Association, American Craft Council, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Rocky Neck Colony, North Shore Arts Association and the Marblehead Artist Association and Festival of the Arts. In addition I am a Volunteer Demonstrator during the annual Topsfield Fair.
Recipient of numerous First, Second and Honorable Mention ribbons.
Presently, I am revamping what I create and how I show it. Stay tuned.