Inspired by Nature, Crafted by Hand
Grape Leaf Oval Baker
Blue Oval Baker
Dragonfly Lantern
Square Plate with Foot
Grape Leaf Double Sauce Bowls
Oak Leaf Carved Vase
Grape Leaf Butter Dish
Grape Sgrafitto Jar
Ochre Garlic Keeper
About Me
I am thrilled to find both time and resources for creating my own work after teaching high school ceramics for many years. I especially enjoy combining my interest in botanical drawing with my clay work to produce pierced, carved, and sgrafitto designs using plant motifs. I have begun altering forms more often to add more movement to my work. My focus on functional pieces is a reflection of the pleasure obtained from the frequent contact with pieces that comes with everyday usage.
Great Workshop!
8th February 2022 By Nancy Gorman
I recently had the pleasure of attending a 2 day workshop with Sara Ballek at Claymore in Naples, Florida. We worked with a luscious red midfire clay, white slip and underglazes. I made this piece as my entry for the ClaySpace face jug competition in May. It’s so much fun to play with forms, techniques and ideas that are outside my usual!
