GALLERIES
A collection of handcrafted pieces that celebrate form, texture, and the beauty of everyday rituals. Each work reflects Heather’s evolving practice, from recent explorations to the in-depth research behind her thesis collection.
A selection of Heather’s latest pieces, exploring refined forms, surface treatments, and atmospheric firing techniques. These works highlight her continued evolution in craftsmanship and design.
RECENT WORK
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2024 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION: “COMMONPLACE”
Heather’s body of work that investigates historical folk pottery through a contemporary lens. This collection reflects Heather’s study of form, materiality, and the intimate relationship between maker, object, and user.
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A PHILOSOPHY OF MAKING
Heather’s approach is rooted in tradition yet driven by exploration. While she begins her process on the wheel, her forms are rarely left untouched. Instead, she cuts, alters, and reshapes them off the round—introducing movement, irregularity, and a sense of history into each piece.
By pinching rims, darting clay, and carving away excess material, she creates forms that feel organic, lived-in, and deeply personal. Every tool mark, slip layer, and kiln firing tells a story of process—what David Pye calls the “workmanship of risk”, where the maker’s intuition and skill determine the final outcome.
This way of working allows for a dialogue between control and chance, where unexpected beauty emerges through responsive, intentional craftsmanship.