Drawing inspiration from the breathtaking and diverse beauty of the Islands of the West Coast, Sandra incorporates texture and movement into her creations. With attention to balance, form, and tactile sensation, she infuses each piece with a harmonious blend of beauty and functionality
Sandra was born and raised on Vancouver Island and part-time on Salt Spring Island where she grew up working Summers at the Ganges Farmer’s Market. Sandra embarked on her clay journey in 2012 in Victoria, BC while working as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. In 2018, after relocating to Shawnigan Lake, Sandra fulfilled her long-term goal of building a home studio, which was completed in 2022. This milestone has allowed her to pursue ceramics on a more professional level.
Sandra is driven to continually expand her knowledge of ceramics, delving into the intricate world of glaze chemistry. Comprehending the chemistry, materials, application techniques, and firing processes are as essential to her artistic process as shaping the raw clay itself. She considers herself an exploratory potter and has a passion for experimenting with different firing techniques such as pit and saggar firing. Sandra creates various lines of ceramics.
