In a ceramics school, perched on an edge of a valley, in the midst of the rolling olive orchards and vineyards of Tuscany, buffeted by the competing egos of our instructors, ensconced by the supportive protection of creative women, I pushed my craft hard. 

These vessels hold my hopes for a future filled with sprawling vistas, satiated appetites, and birdsong. 

Thank you to The Ontario Arts Council for providing me with a Chalmers Professional Development Grant to help make this happen.