My wife Gretchen and me	Artist Statement Thank you for your interest in Dutch Lake Pottery.  Since 2002, I have been  a studio potter working from my home as well as a community space at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art, both in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   My goal is to improve the quality of life for my family, community and customers by creating handmade pottery.  All of the pottery I sell is made exclusively by me, giving each piece certain special attention.  The simplicity of my glaze application and form is designed to enhance the item that is being served on it adding to the experience through the presentation.  The inspirations of my collections come from my curiosity of unique serving dishes and cultural uses of ceramics as function in every day life.  I feel my work parallels the serving styles of the current bistros, cafes, delicatessens and local restaurants.	Our son Elem
2009 Summer Show Schedule May 9-10  Birmingham, Michigan June 5-6   57th Street, Chicago, Illinois June 12-14   Royal Oak, Michigan June 20    Reed's Lake, Grand Rapids, Michigan June 26-28    Fountain Square, Evanston, Illinois July 10-12     Cain Park, Cleveland Heights, Ohio July 14-18     The Guild, Ann Arbor, Michigan August 8-9    Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota