
Mark with world renowned Peruvian potter Pablo Seminario at his studio in Urubamba, Peru
Experience
FORMAL CERAMICS EDUCATION:
- University of the Pacific, Allen Wilcox 1970-74
APPRENTICESHIPS:
- South India; M. Subramanium 1971-72
- Yucatan, Mexico; Jose Ticul 1973
WORKING ASSOCIATIONS:
- Canyon Creek Pottery, Alturas, California
Dick Mackey, Director
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- University of the Pacific, Teacher’s Assistant 1971-74
- Upland Presbyterian Church, Upland, California
Ceramics Program Director 1975-76 - Rakunion, Canyon Creek Pottery, Alturas, California 1994-2009
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Orchard Valley Ceramic Artist Guild (OVCAG)
- Association of Glass and Clay Artists (AGCA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS:
- Mendocino Art Center, Stephen De Staebler (2000), Josh DeWeese (2004), Jim Connell (2016)
- Sierra College, Incline Village, Nevada, Frank Massarella (2010)
SHOWS & EXHIBITS:
- JEDI (Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) “Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage” Exhibition, Walter Lee Avery Gallery, Seaside, CA; “American Dream” sculpture, Honorable Mention Award, May 2024
- Monterey County Open Studios Tour 2021-24
- Monterey Museum of Art “Miniatures” Exhibit 2016–22
- Homecrafters Marketplace, Carmel 2015–24
- Oakland Museum Collector’s Gallery 1996-2000
- Artist in Residence, California-Nevada Annual Conference, Sacramento, California (2008)