Originally from Maplewood, NJ, 12 miles west of NYC, I moved to Bozeman, MT in 2015 to pursue a full-time career in pottery. Although I received a degree in Ceramics from New Jersey City University, I consider myself mostly self-taught.

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In addition to making pottery, I’m passionate about selling handmade goods. It’s important to be aware of where our material goods are coming from and how they are made. 

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As the maker behind Basiclai, I have an opportunity to further the human interaction associated with obtaining our belongings and to reconnect us with the value of our possessions.