Kathy started working with clay in 1978 after she moved to San Diego from Albany, NY. The UCSD Crafts Center was her inspiration and introduction to clay. She studied with Ron Carlson, Lana Wilson, Kathy Gruzdas and Eric Christian. Experimentation, trial and error, countless pottery books and numerous exhibits have all played a part in her ceramics background. She continued classes at Grossmont College in 1981 under Les Lawrence. There she did independent work in experimental glazes, colored clay/slips, surface design and salt kiln firing.

   Kathy has a backyard studio and fires to cone 10 in a gas kiln. Experimenting with glazes still takes a lot of her time. She is always looking for something different and enjoys the look of sprayed matte glazes on porcelain or something with an interesting texture, crackle or mottled effect.

   Throwing on the wheel is her main focus, but she always has a plan for a new hand built project. Porcelain, red, white and black stoneware all have a place in her work. She enjoys covered jars and is challenged to find new ways to decorate/glaze them. Carved porcelain and thrown and altered forms are two of her favorites. The feel of leatherhard ware makes this her favorite stage to work with clay.