EDUCATION
B.F.A., Crafts — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983
B.S., Human Resources and Family Studies (Textiles) — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1982
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
Cleveland Institute of Art — Summer Semester, Lacoste, France
Scuola di Arte Mosaica, Ravenna, Italy — Summer Program, Grant Recipient
School of the Art Institute of Chicago — Student-at-Large Program
Seattle Pacific University — Fiber Forums, Whidbey Island, WA
ArtsFund — Board Leadership Training Program
Cohorts.art — Mentorship Program (Lisa Orr, Mentor)
ARTISTIC PRACTICE
Studio Ceramic Artist — Seattle, WA
Creates porcelain paper clay wall works integrating terra sigillata, washes, and glazes, assembled into multi-part sculptural compositions.
Active in Seattle’s ceramics community since 2007, beginning at Pottery Northwest and continuing in her Fremont studio.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Liaison, Commercial Building Materials Sector — Seattle, WA
Bridges product design with large-scale architectural projects, including the Washington State Convention Center.
Collaborates with architects and designers to translate conceptual ideas into manufacturable solutions.
Recognized by interior designers for inspiring approaches to color palettes, pattern scale, and composition.
Previous employers include Milliken Floorcovering, Bentley Mills, and Steelcase (1988–2015).
VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP
Pottery Northwest — Board Member & Fundraising Chair, 2012–2016
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Northern Pacific Chapter
VP of Members; Communications Chair; InAwards Inaugural Committee Co-Chair; Zero Land Sponsor/Committee Member
Industry Member of the Year, 2007 and 2010
Active involvement from 2003 to present
Our story
Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
Driven by passion
We're not here to follow trends—we're here to build something timeless. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and heart, we help ideas come to life. Every project we take on is an opportunity to learn, grow, and do something meaningful. We treat our clients like partners and our work like craft.
Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.
—Former Customer