I began my journey at Wrexham College of Art and Design, studying under the guidance of David Binns and Willie Carter while pursuing a National Diploma. I later continued my education at Chesterfield College, learning from Geoff Fuller, Chris Yenson, Trevor Nicklen, and several visiting lecturers, including Janet Leach, Patrick Seargent, and Takashi Yasuda.

After completing my training, I moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, where I established Wisp Farmhouse Pottery. During this time, I focused on production throwing, working with a tonne of clay every 4-6 days at peak production. My work centred on the purity and artistry of wood firing.

My pottery has been showcased extensively in galleries across the UK and internationally, including Primavera Cambridge, the Oxford Ceramics Gallery, Bevere Gallery, and others. My pieces are featured in prominent collections, such as the Rothschild private collection.

Eventually, I relocated to Kettering and settled in the picturesque village of Grafton Underwood, famously featured in the Bridget Jones films. There, I established Mill Farm Pottery, setting up a workshop within a charming stable yard complex. At Mill Farm Pottery, I created a range of tin-glazed utilitarian wares, earthenware plant pots, and garden pieces, refining my production throwing skills further.

Thanks to my advanced skill level, I was accepted directly into the second year of a three-year Ceramics degree program at UWIC in Cardiff. Under the expert tutelage of Geoff Swindell, Peter Starkey, Graham Williamson, and visiting lecturer Emanuel Cooper, I earned a 2:1 degree in Ceramics. I also completed a PGCE in Art & Design, further expanding my teaching expertise.

One of the most rewarding projects I have worked on was a collaboration with Martin Lungley in Albania. Together, we set up a self-sustaining pottery workshop with local residents. Over the course of 14 days, we built the workshop from scratch—sourcing clay, constructing wheels and equipment, and building a wood-fired trolley kiln. We also trained four individuals, using plaster molds to produce large-scale garden wares.

Teaching has been a significant part of my career. I have taught art for 19 years, which has given me a deep understanding of the art world. However, my greatest joy comes from teaching children and young adults, an experience that has taken me to classrooms in both the UK and the USA.

I have also been involved in co-organizing a major annual exhibition at Ellesmere College. Additionally, I’ve helped manage two galleries—Quirky Art Ceramics in Ellesmere and Quirky Art Studio Gallery in Llangollen—alongside my wife, Louise Ostara (Ostara Ceramics).

Over the years, I’ve built numerous kilns and experimented with various firing techniques, including wood firing, salt glazing, and oil firing. These experiences have profoundly shaped my approach to pottery, instilling in me an enduring appreciation for honest, experimental craftsmanship.

My work is a reflection of my deep love for nature and the energy that flows through the cycles of life. This passion comes alive in every piece I create, embodying the spirit of the natural world in my pottery.