1959                               Born in Northern Ireland

1977-78                      Florence – studied drawing with Signorina Nerina Simi. Apprentice with Florentine                                          woodcarvers

1978-80                Awarded the Elizabeth T. Greenshield Foundation Award enabling work and study with the marble craftsmen of Carrara

1981-84                       Sir John Cass School of Art

1993                            Elected member of Royal Cambrian Academy