Artist - Educator - Craftsperson

My work explores how handmade ceramic tile installations can influence our relationship with our built environment, aiming to create an engaging response by transforming the space.

I have a background in art education and a passion for sharing the experience of clay with others.

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Fresh tiles. 🟦🩵🟦 All the blues. #handmadeceramictiles #tiles #homerenovation #ceramics #studioceramics
Field tiles for my first big commission since relaunching! Having a slab roller again is SO helpful. Rolling slabs by hand is possible, and I have been doing it recently, but it’s not a sustainable use of time and tendons. 😅😆 #tenniselbow #ha
The fish project is installed! I truly appreciate the opportunity to create this together! #ceramicseducation #handmadeceramictiles #tilemural #artistinresidence
The fish are vertical! We got all of them up today and will be back in a couple of days to remove the tape. 🐟🙌🐟#ceramictilemural #ceramicseducation #artistinresidence #legacyproject
Last minute glazing for the fish mural. 😅 Installation starts tomorrow! #tilemural #legacyproject #ceramicseducation #mendotaelementary
My cozy spot for Art A Whirl. Good vibes! #artawhirl2026 #nemaamn #handmadeceramictile
Here is a preview from my garage as I’m gathering things for Art A Whirl which starts tomorrow. There will be samples, a fun setup to arrange tiles that I’m calling the “ok to play” display, individual wall tiles for sale, a t
So fun to see some of the glazed tile mural pieces created by the 4th grade class @mendotaelementary ! 🤩 Installation starts next week. Students also get to keep a ceramic fish they made. #tilemural #ceramicseducation #handmadeceramictile #legacypro
So busy glazing for the last firing before Art A Whirl this weekend! I’m excited to be a guest at @fluxartsne @claysquared ! I’m looking forward to connecting with people, showing my recent work, and learning more about my place within th
First tests of this blue glaze on a light and dark clay body. I’m into it. 💙 Studio update: I have a slab roller and a big commission for a bathroom remodel to work on. 😅🙌#handmadeceramictiles #ceramictile #customceramictiles #studioupdate
During some recent kiln maintenance, it struck me that I still have and use many of the engraved tools and tool box that were a gift for my high school graduation…almost 30 years ago. ✨😊💓✨ #studiotools #handmadeceramictiles #mnmade #ceramict
Trying my best to share the joy of this red clay with a mediocre photo. First test of a newly adapted mold with this clay. Thank you, red clay, life be hella stressful. 😅 #handmadeceramictiles #pressmold #redclay #ceramics #clay

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