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 and teach wheel-throwing classes. There's something special about sharing this craft with others and watching them discover the same joy I found in clay.
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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