John

My first exposure to pottery was when I returned to college after being discharged from the Army in Aug 1970. I decided to go to Western Ill University instead of returning to the University if Il. Much smaller school. Friend invited me to an evening class, so I went. It was ceramics. Found I could actually center a ball of clay with ease and I was hooked. I secured my BA Degree in Ceramics with a minor in Art History. (Discovered I liked Art History as well.) Unfortunately I was unable to continue until much later. Ended up working in Insurance as a field claims adjuster and later became a Liability adjuster handling Personnel and Commercial losses. Wrapped up that career as a Claims Litigation Supervisor. During the last few years, I took an adult class in ceramics at TCU and never looked back. As soon as the opportunity hit to pursue my MFA in Ceramics I took it. Earned my MFA in Ceramics with a Minor in Art History (MA) at Texas Woman's University. I was a graduate assistant and later an adjunct professor. I've been a full time potter for the last 25+ years.