Biography

Started making pottery in 1959 at U.C. Santa Barbara. Graduated in 1963 and taught pottery from 1965 – 1968.  Went to Japan in 1969 to study Buddhism and pottery.  Studied at a pottery co-operative under Azuma, Ken sensei from 1970 – 1972.  Returned to the United States and set up a studio in Carmel Valley, CA in 1974.  Moved to Elkton, OR in 1981 and set up present studio.  Built a two chambered woodfire kiln and christened it “Hikarigama” (the illuminated kiln). Still seeking to make “the pot” as I continue to experiment and explore the wonderful world of ceramics.