Childhood, early education, Duluth, Minnesota; general arts background, B.F.A., University of Wisconsin, 1967; M.F.A. ceramics, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1969; influence of various mentors; Instructor, Professor of Art, Kirland College, 1969- ; early experiences at Kirkland; acceptance, success at Rhinebeck Crafts Festival; evolution of work from ceramic vessels to ceramic sculpture, gl ass and ceramic sculpture, glass vessels, glass sculpture; value of working class background; satisfaction with teaching.