MY BACKGROUND

Originally from Austria, I came to Scotland in 1991 as an apprentice potter working for Lotte Glob in the Far North Pottery in Balnakeil. I previously attended the Keramikschule in Stoob and worked in pottery workshops in Austria & Greece. Inspired by the rugged landscape of the North, I started to develop my own style and opened a shop in Balnakeil Craft Village​.

MY WORK

I live and work in Balnakeil Craft Village where I have a small workshop and gallery/shop where I sell my work as well as selling it online through my Etsy store.

I’ve done various commissions for people/places, you can see these on my social media and my website!

MY ETSY STORY

I fell in love with the Highlands and have lived here for over 20 years and have had my business open for more than 10 years.

However, I only opened my Etsy store in the beginning of 2015. I had always been unsure of putting my work online, but with a lot of encouragement from my daughter I set up a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and finally an Etsy store - and I am so glad I did.

My ultimate goal is to earn a living through Etsy during quiet times in my shop here in Balnakeil Craft Village. The downside to living in such a beautifully remote area is that although the shop can be busy during the season (mainly in Summer) it is quite quiet at all other times. I also realise that unfortunately not everyone has the time to travel up to the Far North, so it is nice to reach a wider audience by selling online.

Keep up to date with all of my news on my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You can read more about my background, my work and all things 'mudness' on my website - mudnessceramics.com