Becoming an artist was never part of Durley’s plan. She used to think it was impossible. Staying inside the lines was challenging; even drawing stick figures felt like a stretch. However, after many years as an antique dealer, retirement brought an unexpected opportunity. Surrounded by leftover odds and ends — too interesting to toss, but with no real value — she had a spark of inspiration. By adding clock faces, these forgotten treasures were transformed into something new: functional art.
And just like that, she became an artist. Today, Ann’s workshop is overflowing with wonderful bits and pieces, and her creativity has expanded into quirky functional furniture — tables, chairs, and, of course, clocks. With more than 1,800 clocks made (and counting!), her passion continues to grow. She’s especially excited to share her skills through hands-on clock-making classes, where everyone can create a functional art piece.
Stay tuned for an upcoming fall workshop. In the meantime, Ann hopes you enjoy her work as much as she enjoys creating it.