A family-trained potter at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery, Patsy grew up surrounded by renowned potters including brothers Chua Soo Kim and Chua Soo Khim, and has 22 years of experience at the Dragon Kiln (Hwi Yoh, 1973-1994). She has also learned her skills in Glaze Theory, Pit-firing, Saw-dust Firing and Raku Firing from her brothers.
Her specialty is in the creation of dainty teapots and cups, inspired by the art of tea drinking and nature. Her work has been widely received and supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board and art lovers here and abroad.
She is currently working as a free-lance potter and a ceramic instructor in schools.
Education & Training:
| 1973 to 1994 | Trained and worked at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery in Production Department. |
Work Experience:
| Since 1995 | Conduct pottery classes at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery |
| Since 1986 | Master Potter at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery |
Teaching Experience in Schools:
| 2003 – 2011 | Teachers' Workshop, CCA Pottery Club & Curriculum – Jing Shan Primary School |
| 2009 – 2010 | CCA Art Club – Xinghua Primary School |
| 2009 | Cluster South 1 – Teachers' Workshop – Jing Shan Primary School |
| 1998 – 2009 | CCA Art Club & Advanced Enrichment Programme for Students – Hong Kah Secondary School |
| 2002 – 2009 | CCA Art Club & NT Module – Orchid Park Secondary School |
| 2006 | NT Module – Northbrook Secondary School |
| 2003 – 2005 | Enrichment Programme for all levels – Naval Base Primary School |
| 2003 – 2004 | Curriculum for Special Students – Metta School |
| 2003 | Cluster West 4 – Teachers' Workshop – Hong Kah Secondary School |
| 2002 – 2003 | Curriculum for NT Students – Greenview Secondary School |
| 2003 | Teachers' Workshop – Temasek Junior College |
| 2000 – 2003 | CCA – North View Primary School |
| 2002 | Teachers' & Parents' Workshop – Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) |
| 2002 | Curriculum for P5 Students – Rulang Primary School |
| 1999 – 2001 | Enrichment Programme – Rosyth School |
| 2000 | Cluster Schools' (Teachers/Students) Workshop – Woodgrove Secondary School |
| 2000 | Enrichment Programme for Students from Cluster East 1 – Siglap Seconday School |
| 1999 – 2000 | Enrichment Programme for CCA Art Club Students – Siglap Secondary School |
| 1998 | Enrichment Programme for CCA Art Club Students – Pasir Ris Secondary school |
| 1998 | Enrichment Course for Educators – Lasalle SIA – College Of The Arts |
| 1997 | Enrichment Programme – Radin Mas Primary School |
| 1996 | Advanced Enrichment Course for Students – Jin Tai Secondary School |
Group Exhibitions:
| 2011/Oct | Ceramix 2011 – Simply Clay – Drama Centre, National Library Building |
| 2006/Nov | Ceramix 2006 – Cone 6 – Drama Centre, National Library Building |
| 2004 – 2005 | Ngee Ann 3D Art Exhibition – Ngee Ann Cultural Centre |
| 2001 | Passages In Art "Inspirations of the Sea" – Raffles Marina |
| 1999 | Ceramix 99 – Hwi Yoh Group, Tanglin Mall, Tanglin Shopping Centre |
| 1997 | Ceramix'97 "Teaware" – UOB Plaza |
Public Collections:
Economic Development Board, SingaporeKeppel Corporation, Singapore