By My Hands

A ceramicist’s path from apprentice potter to celebrated craftsman traces a life shaped by discipline, education in England, Ireland, and Japan, and a deep devotion to making simple forms with care. The account follows how specific pots and throwing techniques informed a personal philosophy of work, perseverance, and attention to detail.

This is a focused catalogue entry for readers interested in craft, making, and artistic development. It presents pottery as both a practice and a way of seeing, grounded in studio life and the steady pursuit of precision.