My clay experience spans over 54 years making functional, ornamental, and sculptural objects. Presently located in Charlevoix, MI, where I still pursue making pots and am particularly interested in primitive pottery.

I also have for sale educational DVD's on Throwing with Slabs and Coils and Beginning Processes.

Biography:

1993 to present
Full time professional potter, showing work at the Crooked Tree Art Center, Petoskey, MI; Northern Michigan Artists Market, Petoskey, MI. Teaching workshops occasionally. Published a video on Throwing Forms with Slabs and Coils.

1991 to 1993
Recruited by the Canton, MS Tourism and Development Bureau Director to create a new Art and Craft School in the town square in Canton, MS to offer weekly classes in various arts and crafts. Assisted the Director as Program Director for the Allison's Wells School of Arts & Crafts, Inc.

1987 to 1991
Program Director, Elderhostel Coordinator and Advisor to the Director for the John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. Traveled to Denmark for three winters as an exchange pottery teacher in five folk schools.

1984 to 1987
Resident Potter, Advisor to the Director, Elderhostel Coordinator, Resident Photographer, Studio Coordinator at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC.

1965 to 1984
Established studio and gallery with William Staffel near Charlevoix, MI. Designed and produced functional pottery as well as one-of-a-kind stoneware and porcelain including sculpture, weaving and photography. Created an apprenticeship program in my studio for aspiring potters.