Welcome
I have been a ceramic artist for over 25 years. During this time I have worked as a country potter, arts administrator and educator, teacher and lecturer, and gallery director and curator. I currently reside in Chicago, and I have recently relocated my studio to 4001 N. Ravenswood (the NE corner of Irving Park and Ravenswood), studio #505. I am happy to become part of the vibrant arts community in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor!
Browse through this site to view examples of my artwork, background information including galleries around the country where my artwork can be seen, and contact information to inquire about pricing of my ceramics, custom work and commissions.
Visits to my studio are possible by appointment. Contact me through this site if you would like to set up a time to look at available work, or to discuss the possibility of making vessels, tiles, or wall pieces with your specifications in mind. Thanks for visiting this site and please check back from time to time for an updated list of events and new work.
Upcoming Ceramic Events and Exhibitions 2009
City of Chicago, Percent for Art Program
Public Art Commission for Hayes Park Natatorium
A total of six framed ceramic tile panels will be created and permanently installed for the entrance
and hallway leading to the swimming pool.
March 27 - April 17
Yunomi Invitational
AKAR Gallery
Iowa City, IA
April 3 - May 10
The Great Vase
Cedar Creek Gallery
Creedmoor, NC
May 1 - 31
Small Favors IV
The Clay Studio
Philadelphia, PA
May 8 - 10
17th Annual Minnesota Potters Tour,
41 potters - 7 studios! All in the Upper St. Croix River area.
I will be a guest at Will Swanson's studio along
with Silvie Granatelli, D.Hayne Bayless, Ellen Degrandier
and Ellen Shankin.
June 5 - 30
Artist of the Month: A Garden Party
Northern Clay Center
Minneapolis, MN
June: Dates to be Announced
Open House and Studio Sale
4001 N. Ravenswood, #505
My annual summer sale!
October 3 - 4
ArtWalk Ravenswood
8th annual arts and industry tour of the
Ravenswood Corridor. Visit over a hundred studios
and businesses.
Visit my studio to see new work, as well as the paintings created by my studio mates.
Sat/Sun 11 - 5
December 4 - 6
10th Annual Open House & Studio Sale
Ed Hinkley, Eric Jensen, Diane McKeever, Guy Nicol, Laurie Shaman
4052 N. Western Ave., Chicago 773.539.6047
Fri. Dec. 4: 6 - 9pm, Sat & Sun, Dec. 5 & 6: 1 - 5pm
My work may be seen at the following places:
Tamarack Gallery, Omena, MI
Jura Silverman Gallery, Spring Green, WI
AKAR, Iowa City, IA
Main Street Shop & Coffeehouse, Chincoteague Island, VA
Shaw Cramer Gallery, Vineyard Haven, MA
Cedar Creek Gallery, Creedmoor, NC
Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN
Santa Fe Clay, Santa Fe, NM
Illinois Artisans Shop, Chicago, IL
500 Plates & Chargers, Innovative Expressions of Function and Style
published by Lark Books, June-2008
Wall Plate: Checkerboard Images.
This piece, as well as two other wall plates, appear in this book of contemporary ceramics.