The making requires us to be aware of ourselves, of the clay and of the process. It is a way of spending time, much like going fishing or walking. I love working with a natural material, clay, and each time I make a pinch pot the experience changes. No two pots are ever the same.

So much of our lives is surrounded by mass production that is epitomised by catalogues of mass produced wares from China and these wares can be bought at very cheap prices from homewares stores. These items are functional, well produced but lack character or expression of individuality that would make them objects of art.