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Biography

My life as a potter began in high school in 1969.  In 1976 I graduated from Humboldt State University with a B.A. in art, and ceramics has been my full-time job ever since.  I strive to make the most durable pottery possible, which is both functional and high quality.  All of my porcelain pottery is hand-thrown or slab-built, then fired to 2400 degrees. 

All pottery is ovenproof, microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe.  For long life, place dish in cool oven, and allow dish to warm up with oven.  Each piece is a signed original.

Education

Started throwing pots in 1969 in high school.
Attended College of the Redwoods 1971-1972, major: Art & Forestry.
Attended Humboldt State University 1972-1976.
Graduated Humboldt State University 1976 with B.A. in Art.
While at Humboldt, took all ceramics classes offered; specialized in glaze formulation and kiln building.
Worked in the work-study program: glaze-making and mixing clay bodies for students for one year; glaze room supervisor for
1 1/2 years including glaze testing, glaze mixing, and chemical ordering; kiln room attendant for 2 years including loading and firing ware.

Professional Experience

 Have worked as a full-time studio potter since graduation from HSU in 1976.

HSU Ceramics Guild Treasurer 1 year, President 1 year.
I have built over 12 kilns from scratch.
Most recent ones for the Molokai Art Center-two converted kilns to salt kilns

Put on 2 studio sales per year for 19 years. Stopped in 1992 to do more traveling shows

Have displayed works at the following galleries: Humboldt Cultural Center, The Art Center, and Humboldt's Finest, Eureka, CA; Candy Stick Studio, Ferndale, CA; Volcano Art Center, Volcano, HI; and Plaza Design, Arcata, CA.

Currently have works on display at the following galleries: The Gallery, Trinidad, CA; Many Hands Gallery, Eureka, CA;   Caravan Of Dreams, Arcata CA; Los Bagels, Arcata CA and Eureka locations -Mugs and Glasses. I have a line of functional work at Eureka Natural foods in McKinleyville and  The Arcata Co-op carries my work
as well.

Featured in two-man shows at Humboldt State University in 1976 and College of the Redwoods in 1980.

Have sold pottery at Juried Art shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, Half-Moon Bay, CA; Sacramento, Los Angeles, Redding, Santa Barbara Ca,Marin Ca,Eureka and Arcata, CA; Anacortes and Bellevue, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Seattle Folklife Festival, WA; Davis Whole Earth Festival, Davis, CA; Tempe Art Festival, AZ; Fountain Hills, AZ, Tuscan Az, Denver, CO; Park City, UT; Art in The Park, Boulder City, NV. and a few I forgot. As well as some small Humboldt County shows over the many decades
​Served as vice president for over 12 years on board of directors for Same old People and am now just a board member,which puts on a local Art fair and community event-I have done the show for 48 years as well.
​Pottery has taken its toll on my body especially my hands and I have to slow it down a bit now
I no longer do out of Humboldt art shows-see my schedule

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