About
“Each piece carries a bit of unplanned magic.”
From computer science to clay
Four years ago, I started my business, 404 Ceramics, here in Grass Valley. From the very beginning, it felt like home — both as an artist and as a member of this vibrant community.
What began as a transition from computer science to something more tactile and hands-on has become a passion for creating functional art. Each piece I make carries a bit of unplanned magic — the way the glaze flows, how the clay responds to my hands, the surprises that emerge from the kiln.
I'm now a resident artist at ASiF Studios, where I create my work. There's something special about this craft and the community that gathers around it.
In the Studio
Short clips from the wheel and the studio.
The rhythm of making, before pieces head to the kiln.
Featured studio video
The Process
Every piece is made by hand from start to finish, with each stage building on the one before it.
- 1. Throwing: Clay is centered and shaped on the wheel.
- 2. Carving: Once leather hard, forms are trimmed and carved to add texture and detail.
- 3. First firing (bisque): The piece is fired to harden it and prepare it for glaze.
- 4. Glazing: Glaze is layered by hand for color, movement, and finish.
- 5. Second firing (glaze firing): A final kiln firing melts and sets the glaze surface.
Visit the Studio
I create and teach at ASiF Studios in Grass Valley, California. The studio is a welcoming space where artists and students come together to explore ceramics.
ASiF Studios • Grass Valley, CA
In the Press
Read about my journey and why I love being an artist in Grass Valley.
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