Valerie fell in love with making pots 43 years ago in art school. Her process is a form of alchemy wherein she works with four elements to transform humble matter into something precious. Her work has many influences–from teachers and fellow artists to the wide-open skies, deep woods, and landscape of the Prairies. Valerie’s pieces have been exhibited and sold across Canada and the United States and are held in public and private collections around the world.