I was born and raised in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, where I began my pottery career 41 years ago. After an introduction to the craft through a local pottery guild, I knew my future was to be found in clay. For many years I worked and practiced on a home-made wheel built by my father while I struggled to find my identity as an artist. Today, I live in Bon Accord, Alberta with my husband Kim Hoar and run Pottery by Heather Studio and am actively involved in the community.

My work embodies a love of simple, classic forms that reflect my close association with the earth, the creatures that inhabit it and the forces that rule it. I balance production between a line of functional and gift ware and exclusive one - of - a - kind decorative works. Experimentation and personal challenge lead me to continually strive for new shapes and design; I do not want familiarity to become confused with passivity. Kim works behind the scenes to keep the studio running smoothly and directs his passions to his gardens and the small wild creatures that live in the yard.

Along the road to success and personal awareness I have maintained a deep appreciation for the artists and instructors who helped nurture my love of and talent for clay. I believe strongly in the principle of community and find it a personal joy to share my knowledge and experience.

I was born and raised in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, where I began my pottery career 41 years ago. After an introduction to the craft through a local pottery guild, I knew my future was to be found in clay. For many years I worked and practiced on a home-made wheel built by my father while I struggled to find my identity as an artist. Today, I live in Bon Accord, Alberta with my husband Kim Hoar and run Pottery by Heather Studio and am actively involved in the community.

My work embodies a love of simple, classic forms that reflect my close association with the earth, the creatures that inhabit it and the forces that rule it. I balance production between a line of functional and gift ware and exclusive one - of - a - kind decorative works. Experimentation and personal challenge lead me to continually strive for new shapes and design; I do not want familiarity to become confused with passivity. Kim works behind the scenes to keep the studio running smoothly and directs his passions to his gardens and the small wild creatures that live in the yard.

Along the road to success and personal awareness I have maintained a deep appreciation for the artists and instructors who helped nurture my love of and talent for clay. I believe strongly in the principle of community and find it a personal joy to share my knowledge and experience.