Wiseman graduated from Elam School of Art in Auckland with a Preliminary Diploma in 1959.
[3] She recalls I was a complete novice but with constant reference to A Potter's Book and persistent telephone calls to generous long-suffering established potters such as Ian Smail, Warren Tippett and many others, I started potting.
[3]In 1988 she contributed the following statement to Profiles: 24 New Zealand Potters: I have been involved with clay for about ten years, spending the first few years learning to throw, discover suitable glazes, and to fire my wood kiln.
It has been a slow process, teaching myself new techniques only because that was the way to solve problems and give form to the concept – a very satisfying way of learning about clay.
[5] Her mature work is characterised by curvaceous and sensuous shapes, influenced by forms found in nature, and colours she creates through mixing glazes to match her needs.