featured potter of the month

Sisu Pottery

I have loved pottery for as long as I can remember, but it has only been in the past few years that I ventured into making my own. I was looking for something to assist in improving my work/life balance, and I found that pottery quiets my brain and shifts my thinking towards the process of creating something new. Through this journey, Sisu pottery was born.
Sisu is a Finnish word without a direct English translation, so there is a range of definitions. One of my favourites is from Emilia Lahti, “Sisu begins where perseverance and grit end. It is the ‘second wind’ of mental toughness after the individual has reached their limits of their observed mental or physical capacities”. 
I enjoy making functional pottery, creating pieces that are inspired by nature and that celebrate the uniqueness of each piece.  I strive to make pottery that can stand up to daily life, including being able to put your favourite cup in your pack to drink your coffee in your favourite outdoor locations. 
I recently started making earrings and am enjoying experimenting with different techniques to make pieces that are reflective of the natural beauty around us.