In the Spring of 2015, I decided to go back to school, literally
and figuratively! Back to Northeast Senior High School in Fort
Lauderdale where I graduated in 1967. Only this time, it was for the fun
of it!
NEHS had an adult education
program and one of the non-academic classes being offered was ceramics —
all levels from beginners to advanced! Having no idea what to
anticipate, the instructor Wayne Pelke, gave a quick overview of what to
expect during the next eight weeks and I haven't looked back for a
second. I instantly fell in love with hand building with clay. The class
provided guidance and the instructor was there to encourage my
creativity.
Being creative with hand
building has provided me with a new perspective of designing objects
outside the box and challenged my abilities. My hope is that you will
enjoy my work as much as I have enjoyed creating these various pieces.
Juried Shows and Awards:
Broward Art Guild Fort Lauderdale – May 2016 – Juried Show - 3rd Place
Art Gallery 21 Wilton Manors – November 2021 – Juried Show – 3rd Place
Broward Art Guild Fort Lauderdale – August 2023 – Juried Show - 3rd Place
Broward Art Guild Fort Lauderdale -April 2024 -Juried Show - Honorable Mention
Oakland
Park Art Walk - Juried Show - August 2024
Art 21 (Wilton
Manors) Juried Show (2 pieces accepted) - September 2024
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) Art Show @ Mad Arts Museum -
Juried Show - November 2024
Business for the Arts Broward -
Juried Show - April 2025
Galleria Art Show – Juried Show -
July 26-27, 2025
Broward Art Guild – August 2025
Art 21 (Wilton Manor) - Juried Show - September 2025
Exhibitions:
Art Gallery 21 Wilton Manors – December 18 – January 8, 2022 The First, Second and Third place
recipients were asked to display their art.